Our expert tipster at NetBet has provided his football betting tips for Man City vs Leicester, and he expects Pep Guardiola’s side to be triumphant at the Etihad.
Man City vs Leicester
Sunday 26th December, 3pm
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Man City vs Leicester Football Preview
City are in impeccable form coming into this clash with the Foxes. Guardiola’s side have won eight consecutive league games and have not conceded in their last three. With nine unique goalscorers in two games, the depth of City’s squad is almost unfair. Regardless of potential injuries or isolation protocols, the Champions will be favourite to come out on top.
The return to fitness of Youri Tielemans has been a huge boost for Brendan Rogers. The Belgian bagged a brace in his first league game back against Newcastle, with James Maddison and Patson Daka also catching the eye. The victory was just their second in seven games, but will provide a crucial confidence boost ahead of their trip to the Etihad.
Rogers doesn’t tend to opt for a low block out of possession, and prefers a high intensity counter-press from his players – a tactic that has provided him some success over Pep in the past. But City have oozed confidence this season, and any potential lack of shape in Leicester’s press will be punished with quick attacking transitions.
Wilfred Ndidi will be pivotal in intercepting progressive passes, but given the fluidity of City’s attacking system, they will find a way past at some stage in 90 minutes. With an average of 69% possession in their last three victories, City’s on-ball dominance allows them to commit eight players to attacks, forcing opposing forwards to track back and reducing the threat of fast counter-attacks.
City have won 11 of their last 13 games at the Etihad, and given the contrast in form between these two this season, we can’t see anything other than a ninth consecutive league win for Pep Guardiola.
Our NetBet probability win counter agrees, giving Leicester just a 7% chance of upsetting the odds. The home side are seen as favourites at 80%, whilst a draw is given a 13% chance.
Man City vs Leicester Football Odds
The bookies have given Leicester little to no chance of picking up the points and are priced at a huge 10/1. The favourites can be backed at 4/21, with a draw looking decent value at 23/4.
Man City vs Leicester Betting Tips
*Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Man City Win to Zero – 10/11
Ten of City’s 14 wins this season have been to zero, including the last three. Pep’s side have been in unbelievable form this season and are favourites for a reason. Whilst Rogers has had some success against City in the past, the Sky Blues look set to end the year on top.
Riyad Mahrez First Goalscorer – 9/2
The Algerian has found his shooting boots in recent games, scoring three in his last three in all competitions. The way City control the game in the final third almost always ensures their wingers have shooting opportunities, and Mahrez will pull the trigger without hesitation.
Leicester to Win – 10/1
This is almost impossible to ignore. For a team with as much quality as Leicester’s, these odds are huge. If the Foxes put together the perfect performance on the day, who knows what can happen? They’ve done it before.
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