Leicester vs Crystal Palace: A Clash of the Midlands

Leicester City, the winner of the Premier League in 2016, will face off against South London's Crystal Palace FC on Saturday, January 15, 2025, at King Power Stadium. Thematch promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to continue their strong start to the season.

Leicester City is currently 10th in the Premier League table, with 25 points from 19 matches. They have won seven, drawn four, and lost eight games so far this season. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, is 12th in the table, with 22 points from 19 matches. They have won six, drawn four, and lost nine games so far this season.

In their last five matches, Leicester City has won two, drawn two, and lost one. Crystal Palace has won two, drawn one, and lost two in their last five matches.

The two teams have met 10 times in the Premier League, with Leicester City winning five times and Crystal Palace winning three times. The two teams have drawn twice.

The match is expected to be a close one, with both teams coming off strong performances in recent weeks.
Key Players to Watch
Some key players to watch in the match include:

James Maddison (Leicester City): The England international is a creative midfielder who has scored four goals and provided five assists in 19 Premier League games this season.
Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace): The Ivory Coast international is a winger who has scored six goals and provided three assists in 19 Premier League games this season.
Harvey Barnes (Leicester City): The English winger has scored eight goals and provided six assists in 19 Premier League games this season.
Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace): The English midfielder has scored four goals and provided five assists in 19 Premier League games this season.
Youri Tielemans (Leicester City): The Belgium international is a midfielder who has scored four goals and provided four assists in 19 Premier League games this season.

Prediction
The match is expected to be a close one, but Leicester City is the slight favorite to win. They have a better squad and are in better form than Crystal Palace. However, Crystal Palace is a dangerous team and could cause Leicester City problems. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams creating chances to score.