The Matchday 30 Premier League clash between Manchester City and Leicester will take place on April 2 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City vs. Leicester: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Manchester City
In January, the Citizens had a good run in the league, and it seemed like the club could easily return to the fight for top positions. However, February and March showed that the generational change in the club is still ongoing. Last month, Pep Guardiola's team played two Premier League matches: a loss to Nottingham Forest (0-1) and a draw with Brighton (2-2). Despite these setbacks, the team remains in contention for a top-four finish, being only one point behind the top four.
- At least three goals have been scored in 7 of Manchester City's last 10 league matches.
- Two or three goals were scored in the club's last six home Premier League games.
- The Citizens have conceded at home in 6 of their last 7 Premier League matches.
Predicted lineup for Manchester City (4-2-3-1)
Stefan Ortega – Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Abduqodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias – Ilkay Gundogan, Nico Gonzalez – Savio, Jeremy Doku, Omar Marmoush – Erling Haaland.
Midfielders Oscar Bobb and Rodri Hernandez, defenders Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, and John Stones are sidelined due to injuries. Forward Erling Haaland is also injured and will be out for the rest of the season. It's worth noting that head coach Pep Guardiola will watch the game from the stands due to a yellow card suspension, with Juanma Lillo taking his place on the sidelines.
Leicester
Leicester played their last league match at home but suffered another defeat, losing 0-3 to Manchester United. This was the team's seventh consecutive home loss in the Premier League, all without scoring. Notably, such a streak has never occurred before in England's top division. Ruud van Nistelrooy's side remains in the relegation zone and is now 9 points behind the safe 17th place. The team ranks 19th in the league for goals scored and conceded.
- The team has lost 8 of their last 9 away Premier League matches.
- The club has conceded first in their last 11 Premier League games.
Predicted lineup for Leicester (5-3-2)
Mads Hermansen – James Justin, Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, Luke Thomas, Conor Coady – Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumare, Bilal El Khannous – Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka.
Midfielder Abdul Issaaku is out due to injury.
Referee
Darren England (England)
Matches – 13 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.2;
Red cards shown – 3;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 15%.
Manchester City vs. Leicester: Match Prediction
Under Ruud van Nistelrooy, the visitors have significantly underperformed, losing 13 of their last 14 league matches. Furthermore, the club has struggled to score, finding the net only against Tottenham in their last nine Premier League games.
Given Leicester's results, a confident win for the Citizens is expected. Such a victory is crucial for the current Manchester City, who have had a disappointing season and practically lost their title chances by March. Notably, the last four meetings between these opponents at the Etihad have been very entertaining, with goal exchanges and at least four goals scored. Considering Leicester's current inability to score, I believe the Citizens will hit this total on their own.
My prediction – Manchester City individual total over 3.5
