Manchester City (14-2-2) will host Leicester City (6-6-4) at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on Sunday, December 26th. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 P.M. EST.
Manchester City leads the Premier League and has looked tremendous all season long. They have won eight Premier League matches consecutively and will look to keep rolling against Leicester City at home.
Leicester City is fresh off of a heartbreaking loss that ended in penalty kicks against Liverpool. Nonetheless, the effort was impressive given that Liverpool currently ranks second overall in the Premier League while Leicester City places ninth.
These two clubs will prepare for a Premier League showdown on Sunday. Let’s take an in-depth look at this matchup.
Manchester City vs. Leicester City Stats
Looking at the Leicester City stats
Leicester City has endured an up-and-down season up to this point. They have seen a number of competitive victories but have also dropped a few difficult matches.
They rank fifth in goals scored, sixth in assists, and 10th in total shots. Forward Jamie Vardy has been the go-to guy all year long for Leicester. He has posted a team-leading nine goals to pace the club.
Midfielders Youri Tielemans and James Maddison have also been productive offensively, with five goals for Tielemans and four on the record for Maddison.
One area where Leicester City has been impressive is on the defensive end. They rank fifth in the Premier League in total saves with 56. Kasper Schmeichel has led the goal-saving charge for Leicester.
They will aim to pull off the upset at Manchester City this weekend.
Looking at the Manchester City stats
Manchester City has been the cream of the crop in the Premier League so far in 2021. The offense has unquestionably carried the burden as they rank both second in goals scored and total assists. Manchester City also takes the most shots in the league.
The combination of midfielder Bernado Silva and forward Raheem Sterling have led the scoring effort this season. Silva leads the club with seven goals, while Sterling has added five. However, Manchester City’s ability to find the back of the net is far more than just a two-man show.
Riyad Mahrez, Phil Foden, and Kevin De Bruyne have all scored four times each.
Their greatest strength is clearly on the offensive end of the pitch, as they rank just 20th in overall goals saved.
They will look to keep scoring at will against Leicester City.
Betting Trends for Manchester City vs. Leicester City
- Manchester City is 8-8-2 ATS this season.
- Manchester is 4-5 ATS at home.
- Leicester City is 6-6-4 ATS this year.
- Leicester is 2-3-3 ATS on the road.
Who to Bet Manchester City vs. Leicester City
Multiple top sportsbooks favor Manchester City to win by at least three goals making them a heavy favorite. I believe Manchester City will live up to those expectations and emerge victorious on Sunday.
Take Manchester City with your betting selection.
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