LiontipsLeicester vs Spartak. Predictions and Betting Tips for the UEFA Europa League
Command Analysis
Leicester found themselves in a difficult Europa League group with Spartak, Napoli and Legia, where Foxes surely were considered one of the main favourites. In the first round Brendan Rodgers' men had a chance to take the lead in the group, but fail to keep a two-goal handicap in the match against Napoli (2:2), opponent managed to come back into the game.
In the second round Leicester were left without points. In a match against Legia, who were in a deep crisis since the start of the season, Foxes were considered a clear favourite, but suffered a sudden 0:1 defeat in Poland. Match against Spartak was going by the same scenario - Leicester were down 0:2 until 44th minute, but eventually team recorded a 4:3 victory, which helped them to retain the 3rd spot in the group.
Spartak were surely hoping to put up a fight for a play-off spot, but suffered a defeat in the first match. Rui Vitoria's team was considered a favourite of a home match against Legia and the Red-Whites were looking solid, but conceded a goal at 90th minute, opponent scored on a counter-attack. A 0:1 defeat seriously decreased the chances of a Moscow team.
But in the second round Spartak made a huge sensation - team recorded a 3:2 victory in the match against Napoli. The Red-Whites also had a great chance to pick up points in a game against Leicester, but The Foxes punished Russian side for defensive mistakes - a 3:4 defeat sent Spartak to the bottom spot of the group.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 4:2
Three out of 11 home matches of Leicester ended with that score
СтавкаLeicester scored in the first half
In five out of six most recent matches of Leicester this bet was successful
СтавкаSpartak to score in the second half
In four most recent home matches Spartak scored in the second half
Tip and bets
Spartak are in a deep crisis since the start of the season, only in a few matches team showed some flashes of brilliance. In the previous match Leicester managed to record a victory over the Red-Whites even with a weakened squad. Hosts will play for a victory today and they will most likely succeed - Spartak are looking too weak on defense, so they are unlikely to pull off an upset.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) on Leicester
Leicester will probably let some of their reserve players to play today, but The Foxes have a great reserve squad, so we don't think that Spartak will avoid the defeat. The Red-Whites are looking terrible on defense, so Leicester will be able to score, but Spartak is scoring many goals as well. We are expecting another high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on both teams to score and a total over 3.5 goals
