Leicester City vs Leuven predictions for this friendly pre-season game that will be played on Wednesday. The Foxes are continuing their preparation to the upcoming Championship season. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Leicester City vs Leuven Predictions
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The Preparation Battle: Leicester City and Leuven
Key Stats
– Leuven scored an impressive number of goals in their pre-season games, including a 9-0 thrashing of Bertem-Leefdaal.
– Leicester City’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall emerged as a key figure, scoring crucial goals in recent games.
An interesting matchup is on the horizon, as Leicester City, preparing diligently for the upcoming Championship season, are set to face sister club Leuven in an engaging friendly at their training base in Seagrave.
Leicester City, under new manager Enzo Maresca, are gearing up to bounce back from a disappointing relegation last season, a stark contrast to their historic title win just seven seasons ago. Their Championship journey saw them finishing 18th with a total of 34 points from 38 games. Their relegation battle was decided on the final day despite a brave 2-1 victory over West Ham United, with goals coming from Harvey Barnes and Wout Faes. Maresca, taking the reins in the summer, is tasked with guiding the Foxes back to the Premier League.
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Their preparation for the new season started with a narrow 2-1 defeat against Peterborough United, followed by a victory over Northampton Town. The lone goal by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was enough to secure the win. The team is looking forward to testing their mettle further against Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in Asia, the final friendlies before the Championship begins in August.
On the other hand, Leuven are coming off a strong season in the Belgian First Division A, where they finished 10th with 48 points from 34 games. Under the guidance of Marc Brys, the team has been performing exceptionally well in pre-season, with resounding victories over Bertem-Leefdaal, Racing Mechelen, Tienen, Beerschot, and SK Beveren. They hope to extend this winning streak in their upcoming friendly against Leicester City, and further, into the forthcoming league campaign.
Key Players and Strategy
For the upcoming friendly, Maresca will likely rotate his squad to allow everyone, including recent signings Conor Coady, Callum Doyle, and Harry Winks, to gain some game time. The attacking line will see competition among Jamie Vardy, Patson Daka, and Kelechi Iheanacho, all vying for the manager’s favor.
On Leuven’s side, Nathan Opoku is expected to start and prove his worth against his parent club, having joined the Belgian side on loan from Leicester. After Mario Gonzalez’s departure, who netted 15 goals last season, Opoku is the likely candidate for the role of the key striker. Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson, who found the net 14 times last term, is another threat Leicester City should be wary of.
The Predictions
Given the available data, it’s time to make three informed predictions for the forthcoming clash.
- Market Prediction (Under/Over): Both Leicester City and Leuven have demonstrated a penchant for scoring in their recent games, Leicester City scoring 1.3 goals per game and Leuven boasting a high scoring rate in their pre-season matches. The statistics thus favour an Over 2.5 goals market prediction.
- Correct Score Prediction: Analysing their form, Leicester City’s recent scoring ability and Leuven’s high pre-season scoring rate suggest a highly competitive match. A probable scoreline could be 2-1 in favour of Leicester City, given their home advantage and a slightly stronger squad.
- Goalscorer Prediction: Jamie Vardy, despite his age, remains a potent goal threat for Leicester City, having scored 13 goals last season. He is likely to find the back of the net at least once in the match.
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