Manchester City vs Leicester City Predictions and Betting Tips
Manchester City host Leicester City in their first league game at the Etihad this season. Mutual fans will certainly be looking forward to this one given the attacking quality on show this Sunday. It is then left to see how well their defences will cope against the best forwards in the league. All in all, we will be treated to an encounter full of excitement.
Although the foxes have enjoyed some victories over the Cityzens in recent seasons, the Manchester-based team have a superior head-to-head record against their opponents. Also, on a personal level, Pep is unbeaten against Brendan Rodgers in all six meetings between them. However, we expect to see goals in this game with both sides scoring in five of the last seven meetings.
The Cityzens flying start to the season
Both Manchester clubs had to wait a week to kick-off their 2020/21 Premier League season. This was mainly due to their involvement in the latter stages of European competitions. As a result, the Cityzens had to launch the new season with a tough trip to the Molineux Stadium. A team that they failed to collect a single point from last season.
Pep and his boys started the game on the front foot and scored the opener via a Kevin De Bruyne penalty. With 32 minutes of play gone, they doubled their lead with a well-worked goal- Foden opening his account for the season. Nuno's side pulled one back but couldn't spark a comeback as Jesus rounded up the scoring to make it 3-1 to the Cityzens.
Fantastic Foxes on the rise
Leicester City, having lost out of the top four last term, have started the new season in the best possible way. However, they would need to build upon their consistency as this was their main problem last season. A terrific opening day performance at the Hawthorns was followed by an amazing performance against the Clarets as they currently occupy the top spot.
Burnley's resilience was torn apart at the King Power Stadium with the home team recording a 4-2 win. Harvey Barnes produced a man of the match performance with a goal and an assist to help his side to the three points. However, Rodgers and his troops were ducked out of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, losing 2-0 to the Gunners. As a result, they would be keen on getting back to winning ways as they travel to Manchester.
Man City vs Leicester Team News
Pep Guardiola has quite a number of injury concerns heading into this game. The notable ones are Aguero, Cancelo and Silva who wouldn't be fit until October. With regards to the visitors, Ndidi and Pereira are ruled out for this tie via injuries.
Manchester City possible starting XI:
Ederson; Walker, Ake, Laporte, Mendy; Fernandinho, Rodri; Sterling, De Bruyne, Mahrez; Jesus
Leicester City possible starting XI:
Schmeichel; Justin, Soyuncu, Morgan, Castagne; Mendy; Barnes, Tielemans, Praet, Ayoze; Vardy
Manchester City vs Leicester City Prediction: 3-1
Leicester CIty are heading into this one looking to make a statement with regards to the Premier League title this season. However, they go up against a City team who lost only two games at home last season. It also has to be noted that Pep's troops scored the most goals on home soil with 57 goals. Although the away team will find the net, we don't expect them to get anything grom this game.
