Liverpool vs Leicester City Prediction 26.12.2024 | Premier League

• Competition: England - Premier League
• Date: Thursday, 26th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Anfield (Liverpool)

Liverpool sets its sights on maintaining their dominance at the league's summit as they face Leicester City at Anfield on Thursday's Boxing Day clash.

Despite the doubts and fears that took hold among fans following Jurgen Klopp's departure from the bench this summer, Arne Slot has not only transformed Liverpool into an unstoppable machine but has also reignited the dreams of trophies for the Anfield faithful. In addition to being the only team in the newly formatted Champions League with a 100% record of six triumphs from six games, the Reds are also dominating the Premier League, leading the table by four points over nearest title challengers Chelsea, with a game in hand.

From their perspective, Leicester City seem to be a shadow of the team that stunned the world by clinching the Premier League title ten years ago, and their current struggles suggest a nerve-wracking fight to retain their spot in the top tier of English football. The sole objective for the Foxes this season will be to secure their top-flight status as quickly as possible, but that seems far from an easy task, considering they are hovering just above the relegation zone after amassing an underwhelming tally of 14 points from 17 league matches.

Liverpool vs Leicester City Betting Tips: OVER 3.5

It is entirely logical that Liverpool will carry the mantle of favorites, and it would be a huge surprise if they were to drop points on Boxing Day against one of the least impressive teams in the Premier League right now. However, since the home win offers little value, we will shift our focus to the goal market, as we believe that a fired-up Reds side will tear Leicester's defense to shreds with their relentless attacking force. With 37 shipping goals, the Foxes are ranked as the second most leaky defense in England's top division, making it nearly impossible to see them withstand Liverpool's devastating attack, especially when considering the worrying statistic of allowing three or more goals in four of their last five visits.

Nonetheless, van Nistelrooy’s team will aim to take advantage of the weaknesses in Liverpool’s defense, which has been unusually porous lately, allowing more than two goals in all but one of their previous five Premier League matches. Earlier this season, the two sides met in the EFL Cup, where the Reds came from behind in the first half to roar to an impressive 3-1 victory, and we believe a similar outcome could unfold on Thursday, with Liverpool set to confirm their quality with a resounding win.