Boxing day fixtures were a tough ask for Leicester as they faced Manchester City and fell to a 6-3 loss. While Leicester was known to be a team that could stop the biggest clubs in English football, the 2021/22 season does not show any indication of the same. And to make things worse, their next fixture places them against another title contender in the form of Liverpool.

So what are Leicester City’s hopes of winning this game? Can they stop Liverpool from leaving with three points? Well, let’s go through a detailed preview to gain an idea or so.

Matchday 20 of 38

As the second half of the season is moving forward despite the recent outbreak of Covid-19 cases, the League continues to offer classic fixtures during the holiday season. Games between Leicester City and Liverpool are not the only ones as we also have a New Year clash in the form of Arsenal vs Manchester City. Hence, the Premier League is not short of action because it has all that you will ever need.

And a game between Leicester and Liverpool, soon after their Carabao Cup clash, is certainly going to be an exciting one and the main fixture to keep the holiday spirits going, provided you end up supporting the winning team. So if your support expands through footballing knowledge and you are looking at placing bets, you need BritianBet by your side. 

Date and Venue 

Leicester City and Liverpool are going to play out a 90-minute thriller on the 29th of December 2021 at the King Power Stadium.

Leicester City vs Liverpool: Analysis & Stats

What happened to Leicester City?

So far, we have not been greeted by a Leicester City that won the Premier League and consecutively finished sixth. Instead, the 2021 season talks about a Leicester City that is hard at controlling set pieces and weak in defence. Things have gone horribly wrong for the club as they were even eliminated from the Europa Champions League.

So what’s wrong? While the performances have been getting better, the problem could lie with the fact that their defence is struggling. City’s defence, usually comprised of a back three are unable to control the intensity and pace of most of their rivals. As a result, Leicester has conceded 33 goals in 17 games. 

The only other teams to have conceded more goals than Leicester are in the bottom six with three of them being classified as clubs trying to prevent relegation.

Back after a long break 

It is quite rare to see Liverpool on a break during the hectic festive schedule. However, Covid-19 decided to take control and the Premier League had no other option but to postpone Liverpool vs Leeds United due to positive cases being detected at Leeds United training camp. While the Reds have cases of their own, they meet the requirements to play games and thus will be set to travel to the King Power Stadium.

However, Liverpool will be without Andy Robertson after the left-back received a red card following Liverpool’s last game in the Premier League against Spurs. Considering the impact that Roberston has had on the squad, it will be interesting to see how Liverpool cope with the same and how they return to action. 

How to successfully rotate your squad 

Apart from defence, there seems to be another reason behind Leicester’s poor performance and it could be Brendan Rodger’s decision to rotate the squad constantly. While injuries have forced his hand into doing it, Rodgers has also chosen to shake his squad for various other reasons. Regardless, the plan has not worked and has only damaged Leicester’s constant hope for a title or Champions League qualification.

One of the best examples of successful squad rotation comes from Manchester City and Liverpool. Both managers have often opted to shake things up by bringing in players and promoting them to enjoy the game time. However, Manchester City and Liverpool have a better squad depth than Leicester. 

Brandon Rodgers Vs Jurgen Klopp: Head-to-head

As we all know, one of the main things in common between Rodgers and Klopp highlights the fact that both of them managed Liverpool. While Klopp did and continues to enjoy a better time at the club, Rodgers did create an impact and has also done so with Leicester. But when it comes to their head-to-head record, it is Klopp who has got the better deal.

The German international seems to have understood Rodger’s plan and has always looked towards defying the same. But Brandon Rodgers is known for pulling off surprises and Leicester, as a club, are also known for the same. Thanks to all that, a fixture of this sort will always be exciting and can even promote people to consider football betting. 

Leicester City Vs Liverpool: Head-to-head

Historic clubs always put on historic games and that has been the main ingredient in 30 Premier League fixtures between Leicester and Liverpool. Out of these games, only 6 have ended as draws and Liverpool hold a better record against the Foxes.

A quick look at these stats and you are going to understand the solid preparation that the Foxes will have to go through to beat Liverpool. Since they have done so in the past, we can wait and watch for a game of surprises. 

Leicester City Vs Liverpool: Recent Meetings

a. Leicester City Vs Liverpool - 3-1 (13th February 2021)

While Leicester was firing on all cylinders in the previous season, Liverpool was looking for a last-minute entry into the top four and did so with a lot of help from Alison. However, they also had a forgetful affair at the King Power Stadium where Leicester decided to rule the game. 

b. Liverpool Vs Leicester City - 3-0 (22nd November 2020)

If Liverpool wishes to forget the last time they visited the King Power Stadium then Leicester would also like to forget the last time they visited Anfield as the Reds scored three goals. 

c. Leicester City Vs Liverpool - 0-4 (26th December 2019)

Liverpool’s Robert Firmino and Trent Alexander-Arnold were charged to take on this game as Firmino was busy scoring two goals and Trent was busy providing two assists and scoring a goal.