Everton vs Leicester City Prediction, odds & betting tips: 1/2/2025

The important Premier League match between Everton FC and Leicester City will take place at Goodison Park on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 16:00. Matchday 24 will be crucial for both teams, who are struggling to move away from the relegation zone, with Everton sitting in 16th place on 23 points and Leicester languishing in 19th with just 14 points.

Everton

Everton stand in a precarious position, but recently, the portents have appeared to offer them some hope of survival. Toffee, mentored by the experienced David Moyes, have won 5, drawn 8, and lost 9 with 19 goals netted and conceded 28 this season. Their form has been a bit inconsistent in their backyard; they have won 3, drawn 4, and lost 4 at Goodison Park. However, an important 1-0 away win over Brighton in the last outing also showed how they can actually work out positive results.

Moyes has emphasized defensive organisation, with the Toffees keeping four clean sheets in their last eight Premier League games. While they have struggled in front of the goal, going behind has seen them struggle little at the back to be the reason for recent improvement. The Toffees are also unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches against Leicester-a record they’ll look to extend in this match.

Predicted lineup: Pickford; Patterson, Coady, Tarkowski, Mykolenko; Onana, Gueye; Gray, Iwobi, Gordon; Calvert-Lewin.

Leicester City

Leicester’s return to the Premier League has been anything but smooth, as the Foxes find themselves 19th in the table. They have managed just 3 wins, 5 draws, and 14 losses this season, with a goal difference of -25, scoring 23 goals while conceding 48. Away from home, they have been very poor, with only 1 win, 2 draws, and 7 defeats on the road.

Though there is much struggle, a recent 2-1 win away to Spurs showed glimpses of what Leicester can produce. First season Premier League boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has struggled for consistency, yet his faith in young players and adjusting tactics could become a strength. The Foxes’ defensive vulnerabilities and a lack of staying power remain large concerns, however.

Probable line-up: Ward; Castagne, Faes, Amartey, Justin; Ndidi; Maddison, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes; Vardy.

Head to Head and Recent Form

The last five matches between the teams have been tight, with one victory apiece and three draws, including a 1-1 draw in the most recent encounter. Everton’s better form of late, having won 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions, contrasts with Leicester’s inconsistency, managing only 1 win in that time.

Prediction

This could be one of those tightly fought matches with both teams in dire need of points. Home turf, recent improvement in defense, and tactical acumen from Moyes give Everton an edge in this match. Poor Leicester away from home and their vulnerability in defense will make it difficult to get a result, although the surprise win against Tottenham recently showed that they are capable of pulling off some upsets.

We are going for a narrow Everton win, with 1-0 or 2-1 being the most likely scorelines. Both teams’ defensive frailties suggest goals from both sides, but Everton’s resilience at Goodison Park should see them emerge victorious in this crucial relegation battle.

Prediction: Everton 2:1 Leicester