Leicester City vs. Liverpool Tips and Odds – 20/04/2025

• Fixture: Leicester City vs Liverpool
• Date: Sunday, 20 April 2025
• Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester

Match Preview

Leicester City’s Premier League survival hopes are hanging by the thinnest of threads as they prepare to host Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are 19th in the table, with just 18 points from 32 matches and a staggering -45 goal difference. Their relegation is now all but a mathematical certainty: bookmakers rate them at 1/500 to go down, and they could be officially relegated even before kick-off if West Ham beat Southampton on Saturday. Even a miracle run-in would likely not be enough to save them, given their 17-point gap to safety with only 18 points left to play for.

Leicester’s recent form has been dire. They have managed just two points from their last ten league games, with their most recent result a 2-2 draw at Brighton. Their last three home fixtures have all ended in defeat, and defensive woes continue to plague them, having conceded 72 goals this season. Injuries have further depleted their squad, with key absentees such as Abdul Fatawu and Harry Souttar.

Liverpool, by contrast, are on the brink of their 20th league title. The Reds come into this fixture top of the table, 13 points clear, and needing just six more points to mathematically secure the championship. Their last outing was a dramatic 2-1 win over West Ham, with Virgil van Dijk netting a late winner and Mohamed Salah breaking the Premier League record for most goal involvements in a 38-game season. Liverpool’s only recent wobble was a brief defensive lapse against West Ham, but they responded in champion style.

A major boost for Liverpool is the return of Alisson Becker, who was back in goal against West Ham after missing two matches with concussion. The Brazilian was outstanding, making several crucial saves and earning Player of the Match honors. His presence adds further stability to an already formidable side, and his performance last weekend was described by manager Arne Slot as possibly his best of the season.

Given the gulf in class, form, and motivation between the teams, this fixture looks set to be another difficult afternoon for Leicester. Liverpool’s attack, led by Salah and supported by the likes of Luis Díaz and Alexis Mac Allister, should have little trouble breaking down the league’s most porous defense. The Foxes, meanwhile, are simply playing out the final chapters of a season destined to end in relegation.

Key Players

Leicester City:

• Jamie Vardy: Veteran striker and top scorer, still capable of a moment of magic.
• Stephy Mavididi: Offers pace and directness, one of the few bright spots in attack.
• Facundo Buonanotte: Young midfielder with an eye for goal, but needs support.

Liverpool:

• Mohamed Salah: Premier League top scorer and record-breaker, the main threat.
• Luis Díaz: Adds flair and unpredictability on the wing.
• Alisson Becker: Back from injury and in top form, crucial for Liverpool’s title push.

Prediction

Leicester’s fate is virtually sealed, and the mood around the King Power is one of resignation rather than hope. Liverpool, with Alisson back and the title within touching distance, should be too strong in every department. Expect the Reds to control proceedings, create chances at will, and move to within a single win of the Premier League crown.

Predicted score: Leicester City 0-3 Liverpool.

Betting Markets & Odds

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Leicester are facing the inevitable, while Liverpool are closing in on glory with their world-class goalkeeper back between the posts. Expect a professional and dominant display from the Reds.