Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Thursday, Dec 26
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Anfield, England
Leicester City will travel to Liverpool for their 18th game of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Anfield. The Reds will aim to continue with their attacking prowess and maintain their top spot in the table.
Hosts Liverpool have been in stellar form this season and have made an unbeaten run in the Champions League winning all their six group games. They have been sitting at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables and are now 21 games without defeat in all competitions.
Meanwhile, Leicester City would want to avoid their third defeat in a row but are not expected to come out on top as narrow winners against the league leaders. The Foxes have struggled on their travels and find themselves embroiled in a relegation battle.
Liverpool Team News
The Reds would also be without the services of Conor Bradley (hamstring) and Ibrahima Konate (knee) in this home tie. Kostas Tsimikas who is back from an ankle problem is expected to be given the nod ahead of Andy Robertson.
Leicester City Team News
As for the visiting side, they will be without Mads Hermansen and key midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is still short of fitness. Odsonne Edouard remains doubtful whereas Facundo Buonanotte is expected to earn his place on the bench.
Liverpool vs Leicester City Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch
Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Leicester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ward
Defenders: Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen
Midfielders: Soumare, Skipp
Forwards: McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannouss; Vardy
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 122 times in the past, with Liverpool winning 56 of those games. Leicester City have won only 41 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 25 games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| September 27, 2023 | Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City | League Cup |
| May 15, 2023 | Leicester City 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| December 30, 2022 | Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City | Premier League |
| February 10, 2022 | Liverpool 4-3 Leicester City | Premier League |
| December 28, 2021 | Leicester City 1-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Leicester City
Mo Salah (Liverpool)
The Egyptian forward has continued his spectacular form in the 2024/25 campaign and has bagged 18 goals and 15 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions. Salah scored a brace in Liverpool’s thumping 6-3 win over Tottenham.
Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy remains the most trusted personnel in front of goal and the veteran has bagged six goals and three assists in 16 Premier League appearances this season.
Liverpool vs Leicester City Prediction
Liverpool have made an emphatic start to the season and are high-flying in all competitions this year. The Reds have settled quite well under Arne Slot’s leadership and are leading the Premier League table with four points. They are coming off a remarkable 6-3 win over Tottenham Hostpur in the weekend clash and have won all their last four games against the Foxes in all competitions.
As for Leicester City, they have made a poor start to the Premier League campaign and are sitting just two points above the relegation zone. Since the arrival of Van Nistelrooy in November, Leicester have climbed out of the drop zone but suffered a rude awakening at home last weekend, losing 3-0 to Wolves. The Foxes would be hoping to prevent a third loss in a row.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-1 Leicester City
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Leicester City Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Liverpool vs Leicester City?
A. The Liverpool vs Leicester City game will be played on 26th December at Anfield.
Q. Where to watch Liverpool vs Leicester City live for free?
A. The game between Liverpool and Leicester City can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Liverpool vs Leicester City?
A. The predicted score for Liverpool vs Leicester City is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Liverpool vs Leicester City?
A. Both Liverpool and Leicester City played 122 games. Liverpool recorded 56 wins, Leicester City managed 41 whereas the eight 25 games ended in a draw.