Leicester vs Arsenal: Premier League Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

Leicester City face a tough challenge as they welcome title-chasing Arsenal to the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are struggling near the relegation zone and need a big performance to take points off one of the league’s top sides. 

Arsenal, on the other hand, will look to maintain their winning momentum and close the gap at the top of the Premier League table. Injuries could play a key role, particularly for Arsenal, who are missing key players in attack.

• Fixture: Leicester vs Arsenal
• Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
  

• 0-4 vs Everton (A)
• 2-1 vs Spurs (A)
• 0-2 vs Fulham (H)
• 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• 1-2 vs Aston Villa (A)

Leicester have been struggling, with four defeats in their last five matches. The win against Spurs was a bright spot, but defensive issues remain a major concern.

• 5-1 vs Manchester City (H)
• 1-0 vs Wolves (A)
• 2-2 vs Aston Villa (H)
• 2-1 vs Spurs (H)
• 1-1 vs Brighton (A)

Arsenal have been in strong form, with crucial wins against Manchester City and Spurs. They have been resilient in defence but will need to find solutions for their attacking injuries.

• Wilfred Ndidi (Hamstring) – Doubtful
• Ricardo Pereira (Hamstring) – Out
• Abdul Fatawu (Achilles) – Out

Leicester’s midfield and defensive depth will be tested due to injuries to Ndidi and Pereira.

• Bukayo Saka (Hamstring) – Out
• Takehiro Tomiyasu (Knee) – Out
• Gabriel Jesus (Knee) – Out
• Kai Havertz (Hamstring) - Out
• Gabriel Martinelli (Hamstring) - Out

Arsenal will miss key attacking players, with Saka, Havertz, Martinelli Jesus ruled out. A defensive injury to Tomiyasu could also impact their backline stability.

• Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen
• Defenders: Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, James Justin, Victor Kristiansen
• Midfielders: Harry Winks, Boubakary Soumaré
• Attacking Midfielders: Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Bilal El Khannouss, Jordan Ayew
• Forward: Jamie Vardy

Leicester will look to stay compact and hit Arsenal on the counter-attack, relying on Vardy’s experience.

• Goalkeeper: David Raya
• Defenders: Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Myles Lewis-Skelly
• Midfielders: Declan Rice, Thomas Partey, Martin Ødegaard
• Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Raheem Sterling, Ethan Nwaneri

With Saka, Martinelli, Havertz and Jesus out, Arsenal will rely on Nwaneri and Sterling to provide attacking width, while Ødegaard will be their creative spark.

• Strengths: Quick transitions, counter-attacks, defensive blocks
• Weaknesses: Poor defensive structure, lack of goals from midfield
  

• Strengths: High pressing, midfield control, overlapping full-backs
• Weaknesses: Missing key attacking players, possible lack of cutting edge
  

Vardy’s movement could trouble Arsenal’s defence, especially on counter-attacks

Rice’s ability to break up play and progress the ball will be crucial against Leicester’s deep-lying midfield.

Arsenal will dominate possession and look to stretch Leicester’s defence with quick passing and movement. Leicester are likely to sit deep and play on the counter, using Vardy’s pace to exploit any gaps. Arsenal’s defensive injuries could give Leicester some hope, but the visitors remain favourites.

Leicester 0-2 Arsenal

Arsenal’s defensive solidity and midfield control should help them secure a professional win against a struggling Leicester side.

Leicester have only won one of their last 10 meetings against Arsenal in the Premier League, with their last victory coming in October 2020

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