The Citizens have the potential to end the victory drought

Jakarta, Beritasatu.com – Away team The Citizens have the opportunity to end their winning crisis in the Leicester City vs Man City match in Week 19 of the Premier League, at the King Power Stadium, Sunday (29/12/2024) starting at 21.30 WIB.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have only won one win in their last 13 matches in all competitions, including three consecutive defeats before being held 1-1 by Everton in the Boxing Day match. This is also the fourth draw for Pep Guardiola’s troops this season in the Premier League.

The draw in the Man City vs Fulham match means that The Citizens are now scattered in seventh place with 28 points from 18 matches. Their chance to defend their championship title is gone. Their hope now is to compete for the top four positions to qualify for the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Leicester City was beaten by Liverpool 3-1 in the Boxing Day match. This result makes Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team fall in 18th position or enter the relegation zone in the Premier League standings.

Leicester City is currently struggling to get out of the bottom of the Premier League standings. Even though their performance is inconsistent, The Foxes actually still have dangerous weapons in players like Patson Daka and Jordan Ayew. Under the tutelage of Ruud van Nistelrooy, both of them can make things difficult for Man City’s back line.

Leicester tried to strengthen game organization and quick counter attacks. Playing at home will be additional motivation for Leicester to at least steal points from Manchester City.

Leicester looks set to play without five players due to injury. Jamie Vardy is doubtful and will be assessed after missing the trip to Liverpool. His position as striker is likely to be replaced by Zambian striker Patson Daka.

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Man City will continue to play without a number of injured or ill players, including players such as Rodri, Ruben Dias, John Stones and Ederson.

In the match before visiting Leicester’s headquarters, Man City only achieved a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium. The goal scored by Bernardo Silva gave Man City the lead. However, Pep Guardiola’s troops only won one point after Iliyan Ndiaye broke into their goal.

On average, there have been more than 2.5 goals scored in Leicester’s last eight Premier League matches. Leicester have conceded an average of 2.5 goals in eight of their last nine home games against Manchester City in all competitions.

Leicester have also conceded at least three goals in their last three Premier League matches. The club which is based at the King Power Stadium has not yet found its best performance under new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Leicester suffered a third defeat in a row as Liverpool came from behind to claim a 3-1 win at Anfield on Boxing Day. Meanwhile, Manchester City were unable to return to winning ways at home against Everton, only managing a 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

The champions have won the last four meetings between these two teams, and four of the last five at the King Power Stadium. Man City is predicted to get full points in this match and return to winning ways.

Leicester City vs Man City line-up prediction:

Leicester City (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Jakub Stolarczyk
Back: James Justin, Connor Coady, Jannik Vestergaard, Victor Kristiansen
Middle: Boubakary Soumaré, Harry Winks
Forwards: Jordan Ayew, Facundi Buonanotte, Stephy Mavididi
Front: Patson Daka
Coach: Ruud van Nistelrooy

Manchester City (4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Stefan Ortega
Back: Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol
Centre: Mateo Kovacic
Middle: Savinho, Phil Foden, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku
Forward: Erling Haaland
Coach: Pep Guardiola