Unlikely victories over Chelsea and Manchester City have elevated Leicester to seventh and eased the pressure on Claude Puel. With Cardiff up next, Leicester will hope to make it three straight wins, given Neil Warnock’s side have collected only two points on the road all season.
Judging by their previous matches, we are in for a real treat full of quality football and betting opportunities when Leicester will host Cardiff at the King Power Stadium in yet another round of the English Premier League.
19 games in, my table vs actual table
1. City
2. Spurs
3. Chelsea
4. Liverpool
5. Arsenal
6. United
7. EFC
8. Leicester
9. NUFC
10. Southampton
11. Fulham
12. West Ham
13. Huddersfield
14. Wolves
15. Watford
16. Bournemouth
17. Palace
18. Brighton
19. Burnley
20. Cardiff pic.twitter.com/Wcc7fa8ZJD— Michael (@greenallefc) December 27, 2018
Leicester are placed seventh at the table with twenty-eight points from eight wins, four draws, and seven losses. Currently, they are on a two-game winning streak with their most recent one being against Manchester City. They managed to neutralize one of the best offensive lines in the league and in the end rightfully got the win. Silva scored for Manchester City and Albrighton and Ricardo Pereira did the same for Leicester. It is worth noting that Delph of City received a direct red card in the closing minute of the game.
CP: “No injuries. It is always difficult after two games, but I think all my players are ready to play and perform.”
More from the manager ahead of #LeiCar ?
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 28, 2018
Cardiff hold the number seventeen spot at the table and are just three points above Burnley. They need to improve their game or they might risk dropping into the void known as the relegation zone. Out of the nineteen rounds played, they managed to get fifteen points from four wins, three draws, and twelve losses. In the mid-week behind us, they faced Crystal Palace and drew in a goalless match. Each side had their chances but they were unable to capitalize on them.
When it comes to the previous outings between the two teams, Leicester have been somewhat better. Out of the recent five clashes that they’ve played, the Foxes have won two, Cardiff have won one, and the remaining two matches ended as draws. It is worth noting that in two of the five games we have seen both teams score. In front of the home fans, against Cardiff, Leicester have a record of three wins and two losses from the recent outings. The last time that they played there was in 2012.
Missing players
Leicester have two missing players for the match against Cardiff. Daniel Amartey and Matty James are injured and they will not play on Saturday. All other players are fully fit and ready for the match.
CP: “No injuries. It is always difficult after two games, but I think all my players are ready to play and perform.”
More from the manager ahead of #LeiCar ?
— Leicester City (@LCFC) December 28, 2018
On the other side Cardiff also don’t have many missing players for this game. Jazz Richards and Kenneth Zohore are injured and they can’t play against The Foxes. Danny Ward is doubtful for the match. All other players are available to play.
Possible starting lineups
Leicester: Schmeichel; Chilwell, Maguire, Evans, Pereira; Ndidi, Mendy, Choudhury; Maddison, Vardy, Albrighton
Cardiff: Etheridge; Manga, Morrison, Bamba, Bennett; Mendez-Laing, Ralls, Gunnarsson, Arter, Murphy; Paterson
Leicester vs Cardiff Prediction
Another one very good football game in boxing day to place our bet and win some cash. Match Leicester vs Cardiff brings us very good betting opportunity and you shouldn’t miss to bet on. Leicester play solid football this season and they are absolute favourites to win this game at King Power. They like to play aggressive football and we expect from them to play strong in the midfield and aggressive in attack. On the other side Cardiff are not in a good run. They have failed to win their last 9 away matches in the Premier League and all players know they are underdogs here.
Our prediction and betting tips for the match Leicester vs Cardiff Prediction: Leicester to win. We expect from Foxes to score exactly three goals and to finish this game without conceding. Our risky bet goes on correct score 3-0. Have a nice betting day and good luck in earning money with our football prediction and betting tips.