Leicester vs Wolves Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Score Prediction

Leicester, teetering just above the relegation zone, host a struggling Wolves side, who are deep in the relegation mire, in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday, December 22nd at 14:00 GMT. The match at the King Power Stadium could have significant implications for both teams as they battle for survival. 

Leicester vs Wolves Form 

Leicester are currently 17th in the league standings, having failed to secure a win in their last two games. They have however won five of their last six home matches against Wolves in all competitions. The Foxes have been involved in some high-scoring affairs recently, with over 2.5 goals in their last six league matches, however, they have also conceded at least two goals in five of their last six, highlighting some defensive frailties. 

Wolves, sitting second from bottom, are in a dire run of form, having lost their last four league games. Their matches have also been high-scoring, with over 2.5 goals in 12 of their last 13 league games. The away side have struggled defensively, conceding at least two goals in 11 of their last 13 league outings. In their previous meetings, Leicester have had the upper hand, winning four of the last six encounters, with Wolves only managing one victory. 

Leicester vs Wolves Predicted Lineups and Team News 

Leicester are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation: D. Ward will start in goal, with a back four of V. Kristiansen, J. Vestergaard, C. Okoli, and J. Justin. The midfield will likely consist of O. Skipp and B. Soumaré, with B. E. Khannouss, F. Buonanotte and K. McAteer supporting the lone striker, J. Vardy. 

The home side have a significant injury list, with Fatawu, Pereira, Stolarczyk, Ndidi, and Hermansen all ruled out. Winks and Édouard are also doubtful for the game. 

Wolves are predicted to use a 3-4-2-1 formation: S. Johnstone in goal, with a back three of T. Gomes, S. Bueno, and N. Semedo.  M. Doherty, M. Lemina, J. Gomes, and P. Lima are expected to form the midfield, with M. Cunha and J. Bellegarde playing in the attacking midfield roles supporting J. S. Larsen up front. 

The away side also have a number of absentees, with Mosquera, Traoré, González, and Kalajdzic all injured. Sarabia and Sá are also out, while Aït-Nouri is suspended for this fixture. 

Leicester vs Wolves Tactical Analysis 

Leicester's style involves playing with width and often operating in their own half. Their strengths lie in their ability to come back from losing positions and their finishing, but they struggle with maintaining possession and defending set pieces and attacks down the wings. 

Wolves, on the other hand, are known for stealing the ball and creating long shot opportunities. They also play with width and often play in their own half. Their weaknesses are similar to Leicester in that they struggle to keep possession, and also defending set pieces and attacks down the wings. Both teams share a tendency to play in their own half and have weaknesses in defending set pieces and attacks down the wings. This suggests a game where both sides may look to exploit the other's defensive frailties out wide. 

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Leicester vs Wolves Key Battle: Facundo Buonanotte vs Matheus Cunha 

A key battle in this game will be between Leicester's attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte and Wolves' attacking midfielder Matheus Cunha. Buonanotte's creativity and ability to find space in the final third will be crucial for Leicester to unlock the Wolves defence. Conversely, Cunha's ability to create chances and his tendency to take long shots could pose significant problems for the home side. The battle between these two could dictate the flow of the game, with each of them capable of turning the game with a moment of brilliance. 

Leicester vs Wolves Score Prediction 

Given both teams' defensive vulnerabilities, a high-scoring draw seems the most likely outcome. Both teams have shown they are capable of scoring goals, but also that they can concede. Leicester's home advantage and slightly better head-to-head record could give them a slight edge, but Wolves' ability to steal the ball and create chances means they cannot be ruled out completely, especially with the Foxes' injury issues. Expect both teams to score and potentially over 2.5 goals in what is likely to be an entertaining affair.