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Key Points:
- Leicester host Fulham at King Power Stadium as they aim to halt a six-game Premier League losing streak.
- Ruud van Nistelrooy’s tenure at Leicester has seen just one league victory so far.
- Fulham look to recover from their first defeat since late November.
Leicester City will attempt to end their dismal run of form when they take on Fulham at King Power Stadium this Saturday.
The Foxes are reeling from a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace on Wednesday, extending their Premier League losing streak to six games. Despite creating opportunities, Leicester’s inability to convert chances combined with defensive vulnerabilities has compounded pressure on manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has just one league win to his name – a fortuitous 3-1 victory over West Ham.
Fulham, on the other hand, suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to West Ham in midweek, marking their first loss since November. Despite Alex Iwobi’s brace, the Cottagers were undone by defensive lapses in Graham Potter’s debut as West Ham manager. Marco Silva’s side will see this as an opportunity to pile further misery on the struggling Foxes.
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Match Details
- Location: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
- Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
- Kick-off: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Michael Salisbury
- VAR: Graham Scott
Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Meetings)
- Leicester: 1 win
- Fulham: 4 wins
- Draws: 0
- Last Meeting: Fulham 2-1 Leicester (August 24, 2024) – Premier League
Current Form (All Competitions)
| Leicester | Fulham |
|---|---|
| Leicester 0-2 Crystal Palace | West Ham 3-2 Fulham |
| Leicester 6-2 QPR | Fulham 4-1 Watford |
| Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester | Fulham 2-2 Ipswich |
| Leicester 0-2 Man City | Fulham 2-2 Bournemouth |
| Liverpool 3-1 Leicester | Chelsea 1-2 Fulham |
How to Watch
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Not televised – commentary on BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio London 94.9 |
| United States | Peacock |
| Canada | fuboTV Canada |
Team News
Leicester
Leicester’s thin squad continues to be ravaged by injuries. Abdul Fatawu is out for the season with an ACL injury, severely hampering their creativity. First-choice goalkeeper Mads Hermansen also remains sidelined, forcing Jakub Stolarczyk to continue in goal.
Midfield stalwart Wilfred Ndidi and full-back Ricardo Pereira are also unavailable, further weakening the Foxes’ lineup.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Stolarczyk; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Soumare, Winks; Buonanotte, El Khannous, Mavididi; Vardy.
Fulham
Sander Berge could make his return to Fulham’s matchday squad after recovering from an ankle injury sustained before Christmas. However, Reiss Nelson (hamstring) and Kenny Tete (long-term injury) remain unavailable.
Timothy Castagne is set to start at right-back against his former team in Tete’s absence.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Pereira; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jimenez.
Prediction
Leicester’s lack of cutting-edge in the final third was evident in their midweek defeat, despite an xG tally of 1.7. Defensively, they remain fragile, conceding two or more goals in 11 of their last 12 matches.
Fulham’s attack isn’t the league’s most prolific, but they should have enough to exploit Leicester’s defensive frailties. Expect a close contest, but the visitors are likely to edge it.
Prediction: Leicester 1-2 Fulham
