Leeds take on Leicester for a match in the Premier League this coming Sunday at Elland Road. Leicester come visiting Leeds, who finished last season in the Premier League as number 9 on 59 points. In contrast, the aforementioned visitors finished number 5 on 66 points.
Leeds step onto the pitch at 17th in the Premier League on 10 points following 10 rounds. The Foxes are number 11 in the standings with 14 points after 10 matches. With 3 defeats in the last 6 matches, there is room to improve for Leeds before their next assignment on home soil. Otherwise, they could be in for another disappointment on Sunday against Leicester.
Leeds go into their next Premier League match averaging a humble 1 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a mundane total of 10 goals, while also conceding 17 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.7 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 1 times.
Leicester travel to their next Premier League match, averaging a lowly 1.5 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a disappointing total of 15 goals, while also conceding 17 goals. That amounts to an average of 1.7 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 1 times.
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Facts and figures for Leeds vs Leicester in Premier League.
- Leeds scored in the last 12 of 14 matches;
- Leeds conceded in the last 10 of 12 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Leeds's last 4 of 6 matches;
- Both teams scored in Leeds's last 4 of 6 matches.
- Leicester scored the last 12 matches in a row when playing away;
- Leicester conceded the last 12 matches in a row when playing away;
- Both teams scored in Leicester's last 12 when playing away matches in the row;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Leicester's last 7 of 9 matches.
Current form — Leeds v. Leicester
Leeds paddling along
One can't really point a finger on the results for Leeds in past weeks, as they have performed according to their level. Leeds have seen it all in their last 3 matches, which brought home 4 points. An encounter with Wolves brought a 1-1 draw, which was followed by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. Their most recent game had them back on the winning trail, as they beat Norwich by 2-1.
The Foxes hope to boost the points tally.
It is difficult to point a finger on recent results for Leicester, as they have performed according to their level. Leicester have been a tad mediocre in their last 3 matches where a win has failed to come their way. Against Brighton, they gained a point in a 2-2 draw, before coming up short against Arsenal, who ran out 0-2 winners. Lately they managed to steal a point in a 1-1 with Spartak Moskva.
Leeds v. Leicester — fixture history
The Foxes got rolled over, when Leeds took a 3-1 win in their latest Premier League encounter. It served as pay back for the 4-1 defeat, The Foxes handed out in the reverse match. Leeds have been able to win 44% of their last 9 encounters against upcoming Leicester in the Premier League. In other words, they have a 4-1-4 recent record, with the latter winning 44% of the matches. The last 9 matches between Leeds and Leicester have been highly entertaining, when it comes to goals. Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet no less than 8 times. Both teams to score paid out 7 times in those 9 matches.
Current table in the Premier League
The current standings in the Premier League shows us how Leeds and Leicester are positioned in the league table. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 11 clash on Sunday.
Primary goalscorer
Rodrigo is one of the Leeds players, who is expected to score on a regular basis. His current season total is 2 goals. Leicester have eyes fixed on Patson Daka, who is on a single goal so far this campaign. No doubt more will follow soon, when he hits his stride.