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An action-packed Premier League encounter awaits when Leicester City face off against Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium on January 15, 2025. This is their 28th meeting in the history books. Both sides head into the encounter carrying with them different types of form and strength into the match. Here is all you need to know ahead of their H2H record, recent form, and what lies ahead in this nail-biting match.
Head-to-Head Record
Out of the 27 matches played between Leicester City and Crystal Palace, Leicester has come out on top in 11 of those matches, while Crystal Palace has won 9 times. The remaining 7 ended in draws. These statistics show a closely contested rivalry, and another close match is expected on January 15.
Recent Results:
- September 14, 2024: Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester (Premier League)
- April 1, 2023: Crystal Palace 2-1 Leicester (Premier League)
- October 15, 2022: Leicester 0-0 Crystal Palace (Premier League)
Leicester City's Form
Leicester City has been struggling to climb up the Premier League standings, and this match could prove very vital to their aspirations. With their current position in the league, Leicester will be seeking to garner three points that would distance them from the relegation zone. While they have shown glimpses of improvement in their recent performances, consistency remains an issue. Players like James Maddison and Harvey Barnes will be pivotal in creating opportunities against Palace's defense.
Crystal Palace's Form
Crystal Palace comes into this game with the hope of solidifying their mid-table position. Roy Hodgson's men have been inconsistent this season but have shown resilience in key matches. With attacking threats like Wilfried Zaha and Eberechi Eze, Crystal Palace has the potential to break down Leicester's defense and secure an important win. Palace will likely come into this game full of confidence after their strong performances in recent Premier League encounters.
Key Matchups
- Wilfried Zaha vs. Leicester's Defense: The man who has often inspired Palace single-handedly, the kind of directness and beating of defenders, with the capacity to change the outcome with one move will be all important for his team. He comes up against the Caglar Soyuncus and Jonny Evanses of Leicester.
- James Maddison's Creativity: Maddison will be key to Leicester's midfield. His passing, vision, and set-piece ability could be decisive in unlocking Palace's defense. Palace's midfielders, such as Luka Milivojević, will need to limit his influence on the game.
- Goalkeeper Showdown: Both teams have relatively dependable goalkeepers, with Leicester's Danny Ward and Palace's Vicente Guaita usually putting on good displays between the sticks. They are bound to be tried with saves on target from both teams.
Considering the form coming into this tie and past history between these two teams, this could very well be one of those cagey encounters. Leicester will have the home advantage, but Crystal Palace's attacking strength could make them dangerous on the counter. The predicted result looks to be a 2-1 Leicester City win, but both teams could fashion loads of chances in the game.
How to Watch
A friendly encounter between Leicester and Crystal Palace is scheduled for 15 January 2025, starting at 19:30 UTC. For live transmissions, Sofascore, Flashscore, and numerous other sports broadcasts will make that possible. By no means would fans not want to watch this game. It will indeed be a dramatic Premier League showdown.
Conclusion
The Leicester versus Crystal Palace match on January 15 will be one of the important fixtures for both teams, who are fighting for points in the Premier League. Judging by the head-to-head record between the two teams, which is reasonably fair for both sides, this match might see the action swing any way. This will be an exciting, competitive match with individual brilliance and tactical battles that the fans should not miss.