Leicester City
Explore our detailed preview for Manchester City vs Leicester in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

Fixture: Manchester City vs Leicester City
Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
Kick-off: 19:45 BST
Venue: The Etihad Stadium
Given Manchester City's superior form and historical dominance over Leicester, they are expected to control the game. However, Leicester's desperate need for points might lead to a more aggressive approach, potentially making the match more competitive than expected. City's injury concerns, particularly in defence, could provide Leicester with opportunities to exploit.
Man City might start strongly, looking to exploit Leicester's defensive frailties before the visitors attempt to counter-attack, relying on the pace of their forwards. If the scoreline remains close, Leicester might push forward more in the second half, leaving them vulnerable to City's counter-attacks.
Match Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Leicester
Manchester City's recent form has been inconsistent, with their last five matches yielding mixed results. Their form suggests a team capable of high-scoring wins but also vulnerable to unexpected defeats, underlining the fact that they haven't quite reached their unstoppable best this season.
Last 5 league matches:
Leicester City are struggling at the bottom of the table, with their last five league matches showing exactly why they find themselves in a relegation battle. Their form indicates a team in dire need of points and a turnaround in fortunes, with the fans not celebrating a single league goal since January.
Last 5 league matches:
Historically, Manchester City have dominated this fixture, winning each of the last five meetings.
A host of defensive absentees could cause a headache for Pep Guardiola, and give Leicester some encouragement as they look to break their goalscoring drought.
Fatawu is a big loss in Leicester's wide areas, while Pereira's quality has been sorely missed at the back.
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Manchester City have scored 13 goals in their last five Premier League meetings with Leicester, showcasing their offensive dominance in this fixture.
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