The English Premier League returns to action this weekend following the international break and we have a meeting between Leicester City and Manchester City on Saturday evening.
The game will take place at the King Power Stadium and the hosts begin in the weekend in third place on 56 points while the visitors are top of the table on 71 points.
Jamie Vardy.King Power Stadium.Manchester City.Hat-trick. pic.twitter.com/rED4yqayy5— Leicester City (@LCFC) March 31, 2021
Jamie Vardy.King Power Stadium.Manchester City.Hat-trick. pic.twitter.com/rED4yqayy5
Leicester City come into the match having defeated Manchester United 3-1 at home in the FA Cup. It was a great result for the Foxes and saw then move into the semi-final of the competition. They now they have a good chance of reaching the final.
The victory over Manchester United was the third successive win for Leicester City following victories over Brighton away and Sheffield United at home, the latter of which was a convincing 5-0 win.
Trends show Leicester City are undefeated in 17 of their last 20 games in all competitions. However, they have been inconsistent when playing at home and Leicester City have won 4, drawn 1, and lost 3 of their last 8 at the King Power Stadium in the Premier League.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Leicester City's last 4 home Premier League games and both teams have found the back of the net in 3 of their last 4 on home soil.
Manchester City also progressed in the FA Cup last time out as they defeated Everton 2-0 away from home.
That was the 4th successive victory for Manchester City in all competitions having previously defeated Southampton and Fulham in the Premier League plus Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League.
Manchester City are in great form and they are unbeaten in 32 of their 33 most recent matches in all competitions. They have won 17 of their last 18 Premier League fixtures and are on a run of 17 straight away games without a defeat in all competitions.
Manchester City have managed to win 14 consecutive away matches in all competitions, including each of their last 8 in the Premier League.
Manchester City have managed to score 1 or more goals in their last 14 away games in all competitions and 2 or more goals in 6 of their last 7 on the road in the Premier League.
Team news and Leicester City are without Cengiz Ünder, Harvey Barnes, James Maddison, James Justin, and Wes Morgan due to injury. They also have doubts over the fitness of Ricardo Pereira.
Manchester City have no real injury or suspension concerns. The only issue for Pep Guardiola will be the freshness of his players following international duty.
This should be an exciting game to watch with two teams playing with plenty of confidence right now.
We expect to see both teams scoring goals but Manchester City have the edge, especially with all their key players available, and should take maximum points.