Prediction Manchester City vs Leicester City season 2024/2025 – Betting Tips for Premier League on 02 April 2025

Match Overview

The excitement will be palpable on April 2nd, 2025, at the iconic Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City will host Leicester City. The stakes are significantly higher for both teams as they approach this pivotal match during the 30th round of the Premier League season.

Current Form

Manchester City comes into this encounter with their head held high, sitting comfortably in 5th position. Their recent form includes a mix of results, with notable wins against AFC Bournemouth and Plymouth Argyle. However, their campaign hasn't been without a hitch, as they suffered a surprising defeat to Nottingham Forest. Scoring a total of 55 goals while conceding 40 across 29 matches depicts a team capable of attacking prowess, yet at times brittle defensively. With a solid record of 14 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses, City will look to capitalize on their home advantage.

On the contrary, Leicester City is grappling with a challenging season, currently languishing in the 19th position. Their last five matches were dismal, with four straight defeats against high-flying opponents like Manchester United and Chelsea, coupled with an embarrassing loss to Brentford. The team's stats are telling, with a mere 4 wins and a staggering 20 losses throughout the season. With only 25 goals scored and a whopping 65 conceded, the Foxes have to dig deep to turn their fortunes around.

Tactical Battle

Manchester City's attacking game will undoubtedly aim to exploit Leicester's vulnerable defense. The away side has averaged over two goals conceded per match and often struggles with maintaining possession and defensive organization. On the other hand, Leicester will need to set up a formidable defensive block while hoping for a counter-attacking strategy, which has been their only glimpse of success in recent outings.

Head-to-Head

In their recent head-to-head matchup on December 29, 2024, Leicester managed to pull off an unexpected 2-0 victory against Manchester City. While City outperformed Leicester in various areas, the Foxes took their chances. This historic win will loom in the minds of City players, adding a psychological layer to the coming showdown.

Betting Tips

Given Manchester City's overwhelming advantage as the home favorite, the odds reflect this sentiment: City is currently placed at 1.20 to win with a staggering 83.33% victory probability. Leicester’s odds sit at 10.00, demonstrating their underdog status. Considering Manchester City's superior form and the struggles of Leicester, a safe betting option would be to back Manchester City to win. Alternatively, with Leicester’s defensive frailties, placing a bet on over 2.5 goals during the match could provide good value as both teams pursue their respective agendas.