Premier League, Sunday 20 April 2025, 16:30, King Power Stadium
As the Premier League season nears its conclusion, all eyes turn to the King Power Stadium on Sunday, where Leicester City host title-chasing Liverpool in a fixture that could have seismic implications at both ends of the table.
Liverpool go to Leicester with the Premier League trophy tantalisingly within reach. Sitting 13 points clear at the top of the table, Arne Slot’s side can clinch their second Premier League title—and a record-tying 20th English top-flight crown—if they win and Arsenal fail to beat Ipswich earlier in the day. The Reds’ league form has been relentless, and the sense of inevitability around their title charge is palpable.
For Leicester, the stakes are equally dire but at the opposite end of the spectrum. The Foxes are 19th, 17 points from safety, and anything less than a win could see their relegation to the Championship confirmed. Under Ruud van Nistelrooy, Leicester have endured a torrid campaign, with just four wins and a league-worst defensive record, and the former Man Utd player will almost certainly be parting ways with the club at the end of the season, regardless of the outcome.
Recent Form
Leicester City
– Winless in their last 10 Premier League matches, with only one point from a possible 30.
– Most recently drew 2-2 away at Brighton, ending a long scoring drought but still displaying defensive frailty.
– Conceded 72 goals this season, managing just one clean sheet.
– Their last five home games have resulted in heavy defeats, including a 0-3 loss to Newcastle.
Liverpool
– Unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches, including a 2-1 win over West Ham last weekend.
– Only one away defeat all season, and the league’s top scorers with 74 goals.
– Mo Salah leads the league scoring charts with 27 goals.
Head to head
Liverpool have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning 15 of the last 23 meetings, while Leicester have managed just five wins in that time. The reverse fixture saw Liverpool win comfortably 3-1 at Anfield.
Prediction
Expect Liverpool to dominate possession and press high, exploiting Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities. The Foxes will likely play on the counter, but their lack of confidence and organisation at the back makes them vulnerable to Liverpool’s attacking waves.
Liverpool’s firepower and defensive solidity should prove too much for a Leicester side fighting for pride but lacking form and belief. The Reds are poised to take a giant step towards the title, while Leicester brace for the drop.
Score prediction: Leicester City 0-3 Liverpool (13/2 with Betway)
