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The King Power Stadium will be the stage for a crucial Premier League clash as Leicester City take on Fulham on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 3 PM UK time. Leicester, sitting 19th in the table with 14 points, are desperate to end a seven-match winless streak, while Fulham, in 9th with 30 points, are aiming to bounce back from their first defeat in nine games. Leicester come into this match after a 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace, while Fulham were beaten 3-2 by West Ham United. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.

Team Analysis:

Leicester City:

Leicester City have been in dire form this season, with their struggles continuing under Ruud van Nistelrooy. They come into this match winless in their last seven league games.

• Current Form: Leicester’s last outing was a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, where they failed to score for the third consecutive home game. This followed a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa and a 2-1 defeat to Everton, leaving them winless in their last seven league matches.
• Key Players: Jamie Vardy (6 goals) has been the standout performer in attack, while Jordan Ayew and Facundo Buonanotte (both with 4 goals) provide additional firepower. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is a key figure in midfield.
• Injuries: Leicester will be without Mads Hermansen, Wilfred Ndidi, Abdul Fatawu, and Ricardo Pereira. Woyo Coulibaly could make his debut if paperwork is completed.
• Home Form: Leicester have been poor at home, with just two wins, three draws, and six losses in their 11 league games at the King Power Stadium this season.

Fulham:

Fulham have been in good form this season but come into this match looking to bounce back from their first defeat in nine games.

• Current Form: Fulham’s last outing was a 3-2 defeat to West Ham United, where Alex Iwobi scored twice but couldn’t prevent the loss. This followed a 2-2 draw with Brighton and a 1-0 victory over Brentford, leaving them unbeaten in their last eight league games before the West Ham defeat.
• Key Players: Raúl Jiménez (8 goals) and Alex Iwobi (7 goals) have been crucial in attack, while Antonee Robinson (9 assists) provides creativity from left-back.
• Injuries: Fulham will be without Kenny Tete and Reiss Nelson. Sander Berge could return from an ankle injury.
• Away Form: Fulham have been decent on the road, with three wins, four draws, and three losses in their 10 away league games this season.

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters:

Fulham have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning the last three Premier League meetings against Leicester. The reverse fixture in August saw Fulham secure a 2-1 victory, with goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi. Leicester’s last win in this fixture came in January 2023, highlighting their struggles against Fulham.

Prediction:

Fulham’s superior form and attacking quality make them favourites for this clash. Leicester’s injury woes and poor home form further tilt the scales in Fulham’s favour. Expect a closely contested game, but Fulham should edge it.

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Leicester City 1-2 Fulham

Betting Tips:

• Both Teams to Score: Yes
  (Both teams have shown defensive vulnerabilities, and Leicester’s attack can trouble Fulham.)
• Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over
  (Fulham’s attacking style and Leicester’s need for points suggest an open game.)
• Anytime Goalscorer: Raúl Jiménez (Fulham)
  (The Mexican forward has been in fine form and is a constant threat.)

Hot Stat:

Fulham have scored in each of their last nine Premier League away matches, their longest scoring streak away from home in the division.

Possible Lineups:

Leicester City: Stolarczyk; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumare; Ayew, Buonanotte, McAteer; Vardy
Fulham: Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Pereira, Lukic; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez

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