After facing each other in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, Leicester City and Liverpool are set to face each other again in the Premier League. Having made changes to their starting 11 against Leicester in the Carabao Cup, Jurgen Klopp will look to bring in his usual suspects who could make life difficult for Leicester at the King Power Stadium. 

However, it’s too early to disregard Brendon Rodgers, who is sure to analyse Jurgen Klopp's intentions and try to limit the long-range passes that come from behind. So will Leicester take away three points from the Champions or will Liverpool play their attacking style of football and win another game in the Premier League? Well, let’s analyse the same through a detailed preview. 

Matchday 20 of 38

As we enter the second half of the league, we are bound to see different fixtures and a repeat of a few clashes as clubs in the bottom look to climb up the table and the top four look to win the league and qualify for the Champions League. With all these expectations bound to bowl up, it is quite clear that we are off to a second-half that is as exciting and at times, more rewarding than the first half.

So a first clash between Leicester and Liverpool in the 2021 season of the Premier League is something that one shouldn’t miss because anything could happen. And yes, we mean anything. So if you are looking to weigh in with your footballing knowledge and maybe consider football betting, there’s no better place than BritainBet to begin things.

Date and Venue

Leicester City is set to play hosts to Liverpool on the 29th of December as they welcome them to the King Power Stadium.

Leicester City Vs Liverpool: Tactics, Playing Style & More

The Eventful Season of Liverpool Football

There’s always something or the other happening over at Liverpool. Be it their absentees from Covid-19 or their history with horrible VAR decisions, a Liverpool season in the Premier League is always eventful. And the fact that they can cope up with everything and put on a show clearly talks about the kind of man Jurgen Klopp. His heavy metal brand of football with wing-backs and other players has always worked for the Premier League and could be used to threaten any side that dares to stop them.

So the real question would be as to what can Leicester City do differently to stop Liverpool. While they did get the better of them in the previous season at home, they don’t seem to have the same fire to stop the title challengers again. Hence, a change in tactic from Brendon Rodgers is what you can possibly expect. 

Will the Real Jamie Vardy Please Stand Up

Jamie Vardy has always made it a point to stand up for Leicester City when they need him the most. His top form and goal-scoring attitude have worked against all kinds of teams including Liverpool. So if Rodgers wants to see his plan work through, he will require Vardy to bring in the goals along with the other talented talisman that he has under his belt. The main question would also linger between a back three or a back four. 

Since preventing the threat of the trio of Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah require all the effort in the world, you need your formation to be defensively strong and effective.

Varying Formations & Counter-Attacking Style of Football 

Ever since taking over as Leicester City’s manager, Brendon Rodgers has bought in success with varying formations and the counter-attacking style of football that they usually employ. While it has its ups and downs, it has worked for good and helped the club reach new heights of success. However, the 2021-22 season has not been a defining year for the club with a load of losses coming in close to winnings.

But ‘leave it to Rodger’ to turn things around has been the contrast cry and to a certain extent, we have reasons to believe it. So sit tight and watch the game as Brendon Rodgers aims to find a way to stop the Champions. 

Klopp and His Midfield Problems 

The departure of Georginio Wijnaldum and absentees rising from Covid-19 are a few of the main aspects that keep Klopp’s midfield problems alive. Moreover, Liverpool doesn’t look like themselves without Fabinho and things could only get worse if the midfielder is not available for future fixtures. As a result, Klopp has a worrying task ahead and a much bigger one when Mane and Salah depart for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Leicester City Vs Liverpool: Head-to-Head

There have been a total of 30 games played between Leicester City and Liverpool out of which only 6 have been draws.

Liverpool’s away record against Leicester might be a matter of concern as the foxes have let the Reds get past them a number of times. While Leicester has certainly stood up to the challenge, they have not followed the same aggressive format that made the Reds come out on top.

Leicester City Vs Liverpool in the Recent Past

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

The last time Liverpool paid a visit to Leicester at the King Power Stadium, they were put to the ultimate test as they were made to see three goals get past them and Alisson Becker.

b. Liverpool Vs Leicester City - 3-0 (23rd November 2021)

Teams that visit Anfield don’t usually come back telling stories of victory. And that was what caught Leicester as Liverpool put two goals past them while an own goal also came into the mix thanks to Jonny Evans. 

C. Leicester City Vs Liverpool - 0-4 (27th December 2019)

Liverpool’s title running season was all that the Reds fans wanted and there was also no stopping them during their long run of dominance. As a result, four goals went past Leicester City’s defence and ultimately fell into their net.