Leicester vs Wolves: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Depending on the managerial situation at Molineux heading into this game, Wolves are unlikely to see any benefits until their managerial issues are resolved.

Leicester City are unbeaten at home under Ruud van Nistelrooy, following a 2-2 draw against Brighton and a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Wolves have lost their previous four consecutive games and find themselves in a perilous position following their 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town.

The visitors have been poor defensively this season, conceding 40 goals and averaging 2.5 goals per game. Expect goals in this game between these two sides, as neither side has kept a clean sheet in their previous five games (Leicester in their last ten), and both teams have scored in eight of the previous ten games involving both Leicester and Wolves.

We are leaning towards a Leicester City win for this game, but it will be close. Leicester City will be fresher under Ruud van Nistelrooy, with any impact from any incoming Wolves manager unlikely at this stage.

Leicester 2-1 Wolves

A huge relegation battle occurs this weekend as Leicester City hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers at the King Power Stadium.

Date: 22/12/2024
Location: King Power Stadium, Leicester.
Kick-Off: 2 pm

Ruud van Nistelrooy will be gearing up for his third home game as Leicester City looks to extend some daylight between themselves and Ipswich Town lurking around their shoulder. The Foxes are sat in 17th place in the Premier League, following their 4-0 humbling at the hands of Newcastle United. That defeat brought the first loss under the Dutchman’s tenure, which now leaves them only two points clear of Ipswich Town heading into this weekend.

Wolves’ recent results and subsequent form this season have left the hierarchy with no choice but to relieve Gary O’Neil of his managerial duties. While speculation persists over the managerial hot seat, it is unlikely that Wolves will have a new manager and identity for this game. Wolves are five points behind Leicester and will remain in the relegation zone, even if they manage a victory.

Leicester City won the last two meetings the previous time both teams were in the Premier League.

The game will not be available to watch in the UK.

Harry Winks and Wilfred Ndidi will both be unavailable for Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Wolves have a six-strong injury list, which includes the likes of Jose Sa and Pablo Sarabia.

The recent history between the two teams suggests that Leicester City will be the favourites for this fixture. The Foxes have won three of the last five meetings between the two sides, with Wolves only winning once and the remaining game ending in a draw. Leicester City have a tremendous record at the King Power Stadium over Wolves, with the visitors failing to record a victory in their previous five visits - succumbing to four defeats. In this fixture, Wolves are without a clean sheet in the last four meetings and this fixture tends to be a somewhat contested affair, with less than 4.5 cards brandished between the two sides in four of the previous five meetings.

Leicester City’s overall form doesn’t make for pleasant reading, although under Ruud van Nistelrooy, they have experienced a 33% win rate from three games under his tenure. Leicester City have lost four of their previous six league games. However, they only lost once in their previous three games, following the 4-0 defeat against Newcastle United last weekend.

Leicester City are unbeaten at home under Ruud van Nistelrooy, following a 2-2 draw against Brighton and a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Leicester City have performed marginally better at home this season, averaging 1.13 points per game compared to 0.63 points away from home. The Foxes have recorded two wins at home all season with wins over West Ham United (3-1) and AFC Bournemouth (1-0). In their most recent league, Newcastle United dealt Ruud van Nistelrooy his first loss as a manager in English Football.

Wolves are not in great form themselves, which has obviously led to the dismissal of Gary O’Neil. The visitors have lost their last four consecutive Premier League games, including the defeat to fellow relegation candidates Ipswich Town (1-2). Wolves have now gone on a terrible run of five games without a clean sheet, conceding first in their last five league games.

The visitors have an awful record away from home this season, having only won once on their travels, a 4-1 win against Fulham. Wolves have lost to the likes of Everton (4-0), Brentford (5-3) and Aston Villa (3-1). The away side, for this game, have averaged 0.63 points per game away from this season and have conceded 20 goals in eight league games away from home.

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