Leicester and Manchester City enter this weekend’s clash on the back of underwhelming results, and both sides will be eager to bounce back at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes have suffered defeats in seven of their last ten outings and have struggled under the guidance of Ruud van Nistelrooy. Meanwhile, City have seen a dip in form over the last couple of months, leaving them off the pace in the title race.
Despite these setbacks, Guardiola’s team have historically enjoyed facing Leicester, winning eight of their previous nine meetings. However, the Citizens haven’t scored more than twice in any of their last 11 visits to the King Power Stadium, hinting at another closely fought affair on Sunday.
1) Both Teams to Score @ 1.75
With Leicester scoring in nine of their last ten home games and City managing a single clean sheet in their last 13 outings, “Both Teams to Score” at 1.75 looks like a solid choice. Given how easily both sides have been conceding, the implied probability of around 57% seems reasonable.
2) Draw at Half-Time, Manchester City to Win at Full-Time @ 4.00
City have struggled to dominate early on, especially away from home, but often show their quality in the latter stages. A cautious start could see the match level at the break, making “Draw HT/City FT” at 4.00 an enticing proposition. This bet suggests a 25% chance, which looks about right given City’s ability to clinch close matches.
3) Bernardo Silva to Score Anytime @ 3.50
Bernardo Silva’s intelligent runs and positioning caused Everton headaches, and he found the net on Boxing Day. With Leicester likely to leave gaps similar to those exploited by Liverpool, “Bernardo Silva to Score Anytime” at 3.50 might pay off if he capitalizes on those spaces once again.
