Everton vs Leicester City: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 1, 2025
Everton and Leicester City meet at Goodison Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 3:00 pm UK time, in a crucial Premier League encounter. Both teams are looking to build on important recent victories, with Everton seeking to pull further clear of the relegation battle, while Leicester aim to stay above the drop zone.
Interesting Fact:
Leicester are unbeaten in their last three Premier League meetings with Everton, including a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
Team Analysis
Everton
Everton sit 16th in the Premier League table with 23 points, seven points clear of the bottom three. Their recent upturn in form under David Moyes has seen them claim crucial victories, including back-to-back wins against Tottenham and Brighton.
Form:
- Last 5 matches: W-L-W-D-L
- Last match: 1-0 win vs Brighton
Key Players:
- Iliman Ndiaye: The Senegalese forward has five goals this season and was the match-winner against Brighton.
- Beto: With Dominic Calvert-Lewin injured, the Portuguese striker will lead the line for Everton.
Injuries/Suspensions:
- Dominic Calvert-Lewin (out, injury)
- Orel Mangala (out, ACL injury)
- Armando Broja (out, muscle injury)
- Youssef Chermiti (out, injury)
- Dwight McNeil (doubtful, knee injury)
Leicester City
Leicester, currently 17th with 17 points, ended a seven-game losing streak with a crucial 2-1 win at Tottenham last weekend. Another positive result could help them widen the gap between themselves and the relegation zone.
Form:
- Last 5 matches: W-L-L-L-L
- Last match: 2-1 win vs Tottenham
Key Players:
- Jamie Vardy: The veteran striker remains Leicester’s main goal threat, scoring seven goals this season.
- Harry Winks: The midfielder has been vital in controlling play for Leicester.
Injuries/Suspensions:
- Mads Hermansen (doubtful, injury)
- Wilfred Ndidi (doubtful, injury)
- Ricardo Pereira (out, long-term injury)
- Abdul Fatawu (out, long-term injury)
Head-to-Head and Past Encounters
Leicester have dominated recent encounters, avoiding defeat in their last three Premier League matches against Everton.
Recent Meetings:
- Sep 2024: Leicester 1-1 Everton
- Nov 2022: Leicester 2-0 Everton
- May 2022: Everton 2-1 Leicester
Key Stats:
- Everton have failed to beat Leicester in their last three Premier League meetings.
- Leicester have only won twice away from home this season.
Prediction
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Everton 1-1 Leicester City
Everton’s recent defensive solidity under Moyes and Leicester’s struggles away from home suggest a closely contested draw.
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score: Yes
- Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Jamie Vardy
Possible Lineups
Everton (4-2-3-1):
Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Lindstrom, Gueye, Garner, Doucoure, Ndiaye; Beto
Leicester City (4-2-3-1):
Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristensen; Winks, Soumare; Ayew, El Khannouss, Decordova-Reid; Vardy
Hot Stat
Leicester have not won consecutive Premier League away matches since 2022.
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