Everton vs Leicester: Premier League Match Preview & Analysis
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Fixture: Everton vs Leicester
Date: Saturday, 1 February 2025
Kick-Off: 15:00 GMT
Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
Match Overview
This clash at Goodison Park sees two teams fighting to pull away from the lower end of the table. Under David Moyes, Everton has shown signs of resurgence with back-to-back victories, while Leicester, managed by Ruud van Nistelrooy, comes into the match with a confidence-boosting win over Tottenham Hotspur. Both sides will look to build momentum as they navigate the relegation battle.
Injury and Suspension Updates
Everton
- Seamus Coleman: Muscle injury
- Tim Iroegbunam: Foot injury (Doubtful)
- Youssef Chermiti: Thigh injury
- Armando Broja: Ankle injury
- Dwight McNeil: Knee injury
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin: Hamstring injury (Doubtful)
- Orel Mangala: Knee injury (Doubtful)
Leicester
- Mads Hermansen: Groin injury
- Ricardo Pereira: Hamstring injury
- Abdul Fatawu: Knee Injury
Recent Premier League Form
Everton
- Brighton (A): 1-0 (Win)
- Spurs (H): 3-2 (Win)
- Aston Villa (H): 0-1 (Loss)
- Bournemouth (A): 0-1 (Loss)
- Nott’m Forest (H): 0-2 (Loss)
Everton’s recent victories suggest they are finding their stride under Moyes, with the likes of Iliman Ndiaye and Dominic Calvert-Lewin crucial in attack, although the latter picked up an injury last time out and is a major injury doubt for this clash.
Leicester
- Spurs (A): 2-1 (Win)
- Fulham (H): 0-2 (Loss)
- Crystal Palace (H): 0-2 (Loss)
- Aston Villa (A): 1-2 (Loss)
- Man City (H): 0-2 (Loss)
Leicester’s victory over Spurs halted a seven-game losing streak, and Ruud van Nistelrooy will hope his team can carry that momentum into this match.
Predicted Lineups
Everton (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Vitalii Mykolenko, James Tarkowski (Captain), Jarrad Branthwaite, Jake O’Brien
- Midfielders: Idrissa Gueye, Orel Mangala (If fit, if not available James Garner)
- Attacking Midfielders: Iliman Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Doucouré, Jesper Lindstrøm
- Forward: Dominic Calvert-Lewin (If fit, if not available Beto)
Leicester (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Jakub Stolarczyk
- Defenders: James Justin, Victor Kristiansen, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard
- Midfielders: Harry Winks, Boubakary Soumaré
- Attacking Midfielders: Stephy Mavididi, Bilal El Khannouss, Jordan Ayew
- Forwards: Jamie Vardy (Captain)
Tactical Insights
Everton
- Strengths: Solid defensive structure and improved forward play if Calvert-Lewin can shake off his injury.
- Weaknesses: Inconsistent midfield creativity and susceptibility to high pressing.
Leicester
- Strengths: Quick transitions, with Jamie Vardy spearheading counter-attacks.
- Weaknesses: Defensive lapses and an overreliance on certain players to score the goals.
Everton’s resurgence under Moyes and home advantage should see them claim a vital three points, while Leicester’s inconsistent form may leave them vulnerable.
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Fun Fact
Everton’s last two matches at Goodison Park against Leicester City ended in a draw. Will Moyes’ Everton finally break the streak?
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