Match Preview: Leicester City vs Fulham
Date: Saturday, 18 January 2025
Time: 15:00 GMT
Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
Head-to-Head Record
Total Meetings: 24
Fulham Wins: 6 (Home: 4, Away: 2)
Leicester Wins: 17 (Home: 9, Away: 8)
Draws: 7
Match Overview
Fulham and Leicester City face off at the King Power in a match crucial for both sides, but for very different reasons. Fulham, sitting comfortably in mid-table, aim to stay in contention for European qualification, while Leicester desperately need points to climb out of the relegation zone. Both teams have struggled for consistency recently, making this encounter pivotal in defining their respective seasons.
Team Form and Statistics
Fulham
Last 5 matches:
- L | Away | 2-3 vs West Ham
- D | Home | 2-2 vs Ipswich
- D | Home | 2-2 vs Bournemouth
- W | Away | 2-1 vs Chelsea
- D | Home | 0-0 vs Southampton
Leicester
Last 5 matches:
- L | Home | 0-2 vs Crystal Palace
- L | Away | 1-2 vs Aston Villa
- L | Home | 0-2 vs Manchester City
- L | Away | 1-3 vs Liverpool
- L | Home | 0-3 vs Wolves
Key Injuries and Suspensions
Fulham
- Reiss Nelson: Hamstring
- Kenny Tete: Knee
- Sander Berge: Ankle (Doubt)
Leicester
- Mads Hermansen: Groin
- Wilfred Ndidi: Hamstring
- Ricardo Pereira: Hamstring
- Abdul Fatawu: Achilles
Predicted Lineups
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Bernd Leno
- Defenders: Antonee Robinson, Joachim Andersen, Issa Diop, Timothy Castagne
- Midfielders: Sasa Lukic, Andreas Pereira
- Attacking Midfielders: Harry Wilson, Emile Smith-Rowe, Alex Iwobi
- Forward: Raúl Jiménez
Leicester (4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Jakub Stolarczyk
- Defenders: Victor Kristiansen, Jannik Vestergaard, Wout Faes, James Justin
- Midfielders: Boubakary Soumaré, Harry Winks
- Attacking Midfielders: Stephy Mavididi, Bilal-el Khannouss, Facundo Buonanotte
- Forwards: Jamie Vardy
Tactical Breakdown
Fulham
Marco Silva’s team will rely on their fluid attack, spearheaded by Raúl Jiménez, with creative support from Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira. Fulham’s strength lies in their ability to dominate possession and create chances, but defensive lapses have cost them points in recent games.
Leicester
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side must tighten their defence after conceding 14 goals in their last six games. Jamie Vardy’s experience will be key in exploiting Fulham’s occasional defensive frailties. Leicester will likely play on the counter, looking for quick transitions.
What to Expect
Fulham’s form and attacking prowess make them favourites, but Leicester’s desperation for points could make them dangerous. Expect Fulham to dominate possession and Leicester to play a more reactive game, focusing on set-pieces and counters.
Match Prediction
Fulham’s attacking depth and Leicester’s defensive struggles suggest a home victory. However, Leicester’s urgency might see them nick a goal.
Scoreline: Fulham 2-1 Leicester
Betting Tips
- Fulham to Win: Consistent performances
- Both Teams to Score: Defensive issues on both sides.
- Raúl Jiménez to Score: Fulham’s talisman in attack.
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Fun Fact
Jamie Vardy has scored more Premier League goals after turning 30 than any other player in the league’s history, showcasing his incredible longevity.
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