The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Everton take on Leicester City in an important encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday. Both teams have flattered to deceive this season and will want to win this game.
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Leicester City are in 17th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side defeated Tottenham Hotspur by a narrow 2-1 scoreline last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Everton, on the other hand, are in 16th place in the league table and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Toffees edged Brighton & Hove Albion to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Everton vs Leicester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Everton have a good historical record against Leicester City and have won 45 out of the 120 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Leicester City's 39 victories.
- Everton lost their previous game at home against Leicester City by a 2-0 scoreline in 2022 and have never lost consecutive home games against the Foxes in league competitions.
- Leicester City have won only one of their last eight matches away from home against Everton in the Premier League but did manage to win their previous such game in November 2022.
- Leicester City and Everton have played out draws in 17 of their 35 matches in the Premier League - the most drawn fixture by any two teams that have played against each other at least 30 times in the competition.
- Everton have won their last two matches in the Premier League.
Everton vs Leicester City Prediction
Everton have improved in recent weeks and have put together a run of good results this month. The Toffees were particularly impressive against Tottenham Hotspur last week and will look to make their mark this weekend.
Leicester City can pack a punch on their day but have not been at their best this season. Everton are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Everton 2-1 Leicester City
Everton vs Leicester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Everton to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Leicester City to score first - Yes