The Premier League keeps getting better and better with every passing week. Apart from the games involving the so-called ‘big six’, we also have crucial games where teams aim to keep clean sheets against the big spenders of Europe. And one such team which managed to do so was Leicester when they took on Liverpool at the King Power Stadium.

Coming after a break from crises due to Covid, everyone expected the Reds to dominate the game when they played against the Foxes on the 29th of December, 2021. However, the only thing that the Reds could dominate was possession as they lost to a one-goal lead. So how will they treat the Foxes when they step foot at Anfield? 

Matchday 24 of 38

Matchday 24 has another exciting schedule for us as we have Manchester City vs Brentford and more importantly, Liverpool vs Leicester City. The battle between the Reds and the Foxes is sure to attract more interest because we are at a stage in the league where anything could possibly happen.

While seeing Liverpool being humiliated at Anfield is a task close to being impossible, we believe that the Foxes will hope to do so. With the Reds standing firm on their top-four spot, it is up to the Foxes to gain three points and keep European hopes alive. 

And if they were to get those points, it would send shock waves to every football fan, especially the ones who placed money on the Foxes at football betting.

Date and Venue

Liverpool will be welcoming Leicester City on the 11th of February as the game is set to take place at Anfield. 

Analysing the battle for three points

A game of revenge?

While it is a well-known fact that the Reds don’t forget anything, it is also known by now that the Foxes aren’t just easy targets. Leicester’s slow start to the season has been changing to a certain period and they are slowly turning towards the Foxes of the previous season. However, it is still a big reach to see them surprise the home crowd at Anfield and take down one of the biggest teams in Europe.

So the game could rightly be called a game of revenge because the Reds will once again view it as an opportunity to take all three points. With their star centre backs and special forwards, Liverpool will be looking to seal the deal. 

Can Leicester be a threat?

Considering the fact that we are into the second half of the league, it is important that the Foxes showcase some form of courage and confidence when they go into big games of this sort. And one of the places where they can make a few changes are at defence. The number of goals conceded by Leicester this season does not give you a hint about the fact that they were once known to surprise every other team in the league. 

Instead, it hints towards a Leicester City that needs strengthening at defence. And if they want to face the forwards of Liverpool, they better get their affairs in order and be ready to defend till their last breath. Because, Liverpool, as we all know, can stretch your squad completely. 

A confidence booster for the Reds

While the title race is long gone, the Reds still have the Champions League and all their best players are back for the gig. So a win over Leicester City could be seen as a confidence booster in inspiring the squad again and helping them climb the top. But a defeat at Anfield will not be greeted well and nobody in their worst nightmare would want a team with Virgil Van Dijk to lose at their home ground. 

Could a draw be possible?

One of the things that will certainly leave the Reds disappointed is if they end up with a draw and only gain a single point from the fixture. Considering their previous attempts on target and all the stats leading to possession, the Reds cannot afford to give up on three points, not at least at Anfield. 

However, Leicester could try and attempt a draw as their counter-attacking style of football has worked against big teams in the past. So if Leicester aims to keep us entertained, then we will be off to watch an encounter like never before. 

Liverpool vs Leicester City - Head-to-head

A total of 31 games between Liverpool and Leicester City in the Premier League has been the focal point of this rivalry. Apart from that, the fact that Brendon Rodgers had a dismal stint at Liverpool also stands out as a reason for this fierce rivalry. However, that has not always helped either of the sides to walk away with three points because 6 games have also ended as draws. 

So if you believe that this game is going to move on a similar path or even bring something surprising, you can consider football betting and also BritainBet. 

Most Notable Meetings

• Leicester City vs Liverpool (1-0)
  • King Power Stadium, Leicester
  • 28th December 2022

The last meeting between these two sides could be taken as a notable game as it sliced critics about Leicester's poor form and shifted their attention towards the men from Anfield. Despite being given a penalty, Mohamed Salah failed to convert it and Liverpool was forced to witness an evening of frustration. 

• Leicester City vs Liverpool (3-1)
  • King Power Stadium, Leicester
  • 13th February 2021

Seems like the Reds don’t really like the King Power Stadium. Their last visit in the previous season ended with them conceding three goals, which also points towards the kind of injuries that they were dealing with. 

• Liverpool vs Leicester City (3-0)
  • Anfield, Liverpool
  • Sunday 22nd November 2020

They might not prefer the King Power Stadium but at Anfield, you have to understand who is going to dominate. A three-goal lead was enough of humiliation for Brendon Rodgers and co. 

• Leicester City vs Liverpool (0-4)
  • King Power Stadium
  • 26th December 2019

Well, we were wrong, the Reds don’t really hate the King Power Stadium. It was a place where they managed to score four goals and surprisingly, also conceded one goal and lost in the future.