An expert football journalist has made a prediction over the 2020-2021 Premier League 24th gameday match between Leicester and Liverpool. Game taking place this Saturday to kick off at 12:30 GMT.
Although Liverpool fell heavily against Manchester City, I wouldn’t say it looked horrible. Until the 73rd minute, when Alisson’s show started, who remembered he was Brazilian, Liverpool looked better than City in the team, and individually too. I would draw no meaningful conclusions from this crushing defeat.
It is clear that Liverpool still have problems in defense with its many injuries. As we can see the goalkeeper also had a “slight” incident. Nevertheless, Liverpool move normally, creating opportunities. We saw that there was a clear difference in the mood of the players, their pressure in the match against a serious opponent. This suggests that there are no major problems with their psychological condition. This suggests that in the match against Leicester, the mood will be appropriate and that when Liverpool get it, they will show a good quality of match.
It seems to me that Klopp’s surprises are quite possible here. It is possible that one of the centre backs that are not really centre defenders will return to the midfield. Most likely, Henderson and Fabinho should be lined up in central defense with Davis or Kabak. This will improve the team’s overall performance in the midfield movement. And Henderson will have free hands over the construction.
As for Leicester, this is one of the discoveries and surprises of this season. Surprisingly, everything seems to be well done in the Rogers team – 3 over 4 defenders who played 99% of games this season did not play a decisive role in the team last season. But miraculously, everyone started playing. Everyone can be called among the best in the Premier League. By the way, James Justin injured himself in the FA Cup game. He won’t be in the game against Liverpool. It seems to me that Liverpool will more often use its offensive right side because there will be a weak spot for Leicester. Most likely, Fuchs will play there. But he is slow and is not the strongest defender. It seems to me that Liverpool will be completely free to act against him, the chances of success will increase.
Overall, Leicester played well this season. The team is good and easy to attack. They do a lot in creative, selected attacks and counter-attacks, which Rogers is focusing on this season. At the same time, this lightness is also a problem for Leicester.
In a game against Liverpool just over two months ago, when Liverpool won 3-0, and against Leeds, when Leicester lost at home, the team could not cope with such intense pressure on them. It is quite possible that something similar will happen here. At the same time, Liverpool will have some inconsistencies in the game without the ball. Most likely, Leicester will have some moments here. Vardy, Madisson and Barnes are playing great football this season.
To summarize all from above, both teams will score here and Liverpool will not lose – this option can be taken in the 1xbet bookmaker for 2.06. I also drew attention to the fact that Leicester has the most penalties this season – they have been awarded 10 times, mostly due to the actions of these three players, who often win them because of their dribbles, their speed, sharpness and non-standard actions. At the same time, the most penalties are awarded against Liverpool. But Liverpool will also have an increased chance of winning a penalty in this game for the reasons already mentioned – this option can be taken for 2.50. It seems to me that the probability of a penalty being awarded during this meeting is higher than the average.