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Leicester City vs. Norwich City
This weekend we can expect a highly exciting match from the Premier League: Leicester City will host relegation-threatened Norwich next Saturday, 01/01. The referee will blow the whistle at 16:00 at the King Power Stadium. Leicester are currently only in ninth place and will do everything they can to qualify for an international competition.
Norwich City are currently fighting against relegation: they are bottom of the table and have only managed to earn ten points in their first 19 league games. Despite this meagre points haul, Norwich are only three points off the bottom of the table. Leicester are clear favourites for the upcoming match against Norwich City. Find out more about this match in our Leicester vs Norwich betting tips.
Leicester – Norwich Info
– Date & Time: 01/01/2021, at 16:00.
– Venue: Leicester, King Power Stadium (32,312 spectators)
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 21
– TV coverage: Sky
Leicester Form & Balance Check
Leicester City are only ninth and already have to contend with a six-point deficit to the international places. Despite this, Leicester City have one game less than the top five in England. Against Norwich City, however, the Foxes absolutely have to win. Norwich are out of form and have a much poorer quality of players than Leicester. Leicester’s form is on a steep upward curve thanks to their recent 1-0 win over big Liverpool FC. Before that, however, they suffered a 6:3 defeat against Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
Defence with room for improvement
Leicester City have weakened in the recent past, especially in the defensive chain. The Foxes conceded an incredible six goals against Manchester City. Before that, they conceded three goals against Liverpool FC in the EFL Cup. But since Leicester played to nil against Liverpool FC in their last league match, it is quite realistic that they will be safe against Norwich as well. In total, the Foxes have conceded 33 goals in 18 games.
Leicester facts & analysis
– They are currently in ninth place in the table.
– Leicester won their last match 1-0 against Liverpool
– The Foxes possess a comparatively weak defence
Norwich form & balance check
Norwich City are in disastrous form at the moment. They have been waiting for a win for a total of seven games and have even lost their last five games. It is also amazing that they have always conceded at least two goals per game in their last three league games. Together with Newcastle United, Norwich have the worst defence in the entire league. Therefore, we suspect they will concede a goal or two against Leicester City. Norwich’s form curve is pointing steeply downwards given their recent five defeats in a row.
Big problems in attacking play
Norwich City are goal-dangerous beyond compare. The Canaries have scored just eight goals in the current league season and, with that in mind, must be very worried about playing in the top flight next year. Norwich City have not scored in five games and will certainly struggle against Leicester. In addition, the Canaries lack confidence. They are the clear underdogs in the game against Leicester.
Norwich Facts & Analysis
– They are currently in last place in the table.
– Norwich are winless in seven games
– The Canaries possess by far the worst offense in the league
Predicted lineup – last update on December 30, 2021
Leicester City are currently operating in a compact 4-3-1-2 formation with Iheanacho and Vardy up front. We firmly believe that their coach, Brendan Rodgers, will not make any starting changes. According to our information, no player who played against Liverpool has been injured or will miss out through suspension.
Norwich City coach Dean Smith will most likely remain faithful to his 4-2-3-1 formation. Norwich have been hapless in recent games but held possession well in the last game against Crystal Palace. We think Dean Smith will start with the same players as against Crystal Palace.
Leicester vs Norwich direct comparison & stats
The previous record between the two teams is relatively even. Of the last ten direct duels, Leicester City have won five, once the match ended in a draw and four times the Canaries walked off the field as winners. Leicester are the clear favourites for the upcoming encounter and have the clearly better individual players. We firmly expect them to win.
– The winner of the last match was Leicester City (final score 2:1).
– Leicester have won three of the last five direct duels against Norwich
– Leicester have not lost any of their last two home games against Norwich
