Everton vs Leicester City Prediction, Lineups, Team News, Injury And Preview—Everton Eye Third Straight Win – Will Leicester Spoil the Party?

Everton vs Leicester City Prediction: Everton’s superior home form and recent defensive stability under David Moyes suggests a 2-1 victory over Leicester City, supported by their record of three consecutive clean sheets at Goodison Park and Leicester’s away record showing only one win in their last seven Premier League road fixtures.

Key Facts

• Everton enters with consecutive Premier League wins against Brighton and Tottenham.
• Leicester City secured their first win in eight matches against Tottenham last weekend.
• Both teams face significant injury concerns affecting their attacking options.
• The reverse fixture ended 1-1 with goals from Ndiaye and Mavididi.
• This fixture historically produces draws (49% in Premier League meetings).

Everton vs Leicester City Overview

Match Detail	Information
Competition	Premier League – Gameweek 24
Teams	Everton vs Leicester City
Date	February 1, 2025
Time	15:00 UK
Venue	Goodison Park, Liverpool
Referee	D. Bond
Current Position	Everton (16th) vs Leicester (17th)

Match Preview

David Moyes leads Everton into a crucial relegation battle against Leicester City at Goodison Park. The Toffees have found momentum under their returning manager, moving seven points clear of the bottom three. Leicester’s recent victory at Tottenham ended their concerning losing streak, though they remain just one point above the relegation zone.

Team Formations and Predicted Everton vs Leicester City Lineups

• Everton Lineup (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O’Brien, Branthwaite, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner; Doucoure, Lindstrom, Ndiaye; Beto
• Leicester City Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Faes, Justin, Vestergaard, Kristensen; Winks, Soumare; El Khannouss, Ayew, Decordova-Reid; Vardy

Injury Analysis

Everton’s Critical Absences

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin (hamstring)
• Orel Mangala (knee)
• Dwight McNeil (knee surgery pending)
• Armando Broja (ankle)
• Youssef Chermiti (thigh)
• Seamus Coleman (calf)

Leicester City’s Key Injuries

• Ricardo Pereira (muscle)
• Abdul Fatawu (knee)
• Mads Hermansen (groin – late fitness test)
• Wilfred Ndidi (hamstring – late fitness test)

Broadcast Information

• UK: Not televised
• USA: Peacock International coverage available through various broadcasters

Statistical Analysis

Head-to-Head Record (Premier League):

• Total Matches: 35
• Everton Wins: 45
• Draws: 36
• Leicester Wins: 39
• Goals: Everton (200) vs Leicester (173)

Tactical Analysis

Everton’s approach under Moyes emphasizes defensive solidity, demonstrated by recent clean sheets. Their counter-attacking style suits their current personnel, particularly with Beto leading the line. Leicester brings renewed confidence after their Tottenham victory, likely maintaining their direct attacking approach through Vardy’s experience.

Key Players

Everton:

• Iliman Ndiaye (5 goals this season)
• Jordan Pickford (8 clean sheets)
• James Garner (returning from injury)

Leicester City:

• Jamie Vardy (7 goals this season)
• Jordan Ayew (4 goals)
• Harry Winks (midfield controller)

Current Standings

Everton sits 16th with 23 points from 22 matches, while Leicester occupies 17th position with 17 points from 23 games. This match carries significant implications for both teams’ survival hopes, with the winner potentially creating crucial separation from the relegation zone.

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This comprehensive analysis suggests a tightly contested match between two teams fighting for Premier League survival, with recent form and historical data pointing toward a closely fought encounter.

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