LiontipsLeicester City vs Brighton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (January 23, 2022).
Command Analysis
Leicester City kicked off their season with a victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield match (1:0). The current holders of the FA Cup trophy started their new campaign with a confident victory over Watford (4:1). But the hosts didn't have much success in the Europa League, where they finished in 3rd place in their group, thus failing to advance to the knockouts. The Foxes will try their luck in the Conference League playoffs.
Brendan Rogers' charges are having a disappointing season in the Premier League. Currently they are in 10th place in the standings with 25 points from seven victories and four draws. In the last round of games, Leicester lost to Tottenham (2:3).
The hosts will be without Bertrand, Castagne, Soumare, Fofana, Evans, Pereira, Vardy.
Last year Brighton struggled to retain their residence in the Premier League, but in the 2021-2022 season, the Seagullshave a chance of getting European football. After 21 rounds of matches, Brighton are occupying the 9th line in the standings with 29 points from six wins and eleven draws. They are six points shy of reaching the Conference League zone.
Brighton have a decent line of defence - they have conceded only 22 goals. After a victory over Everton (3:2), Graham Potter's men drew with Crystal Palace (1:1) and Chelsea (1:1).
Mwepu, Sarmiento,Steele, Dunk, and Bissouma have been ruled out of this match.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 2 of the last 4 games of Brighton.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
2 of the last 6 head-to-head games were tied.
Tip and bets
We will be backing the hosts in this fixture. Leicester are having a poor season, but Brighton are a comfortable opponent for ther Foxes. Moreover, the Seagulls will be without some of their key players.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (0) to Leicester City
The two sides will probably pay a lot of attention to their defences, as the game is crucial for both opponents, and just one of two mistakes can decide the outcome of the match.
Second wager - total under 2.5 goals
