Experience the excitement of another fantastic Premier League match, Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest to the King Power Stadium. Both teams have had a somewhat turbulent season so far, with Leicester coming off a thrilling comeback and Nottingham possessing considerable defensive resolve, so the match should unfold into one of tactical collisions. Will Leicester maintain the momentum while the Forest is good at stopping their high-paced attacking move? The match is set to kick off at 7 PM on Friday, 25 October 2024.

Form and Recent Performances

Leicester City’s Turnaround

Leicester City comes into their third match having gained confidence from two successive wins, most recently a 3-2 with Southampton. Manager Steve Cooper is focused on making it three-game winning streaks against his former club. The Foxes started their campaign a bit shaky, but they are slowly getting back to form in the final third.

In the last six games, Leicester City has found the net nine times while also conceding. While playing Southampton last, Leicester City proved imposing on the attacking lane, boasting 58% possession after taking 18 shots. Veteran striker Jamie Vardy was the key, as he found the back of the net in the 74th minute and led the late charge to steal the game.

Nottingham Forest’s Defensive Stability

Nottingham Forest comes into this match after a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace. The Forest is now on a run of six road games without defeat, a testament to Nuno Espírito Santo’s foundations of defensive toughening. . Despite conceding 20 shots, Forest kept a clean sheet with Chris Wood scoring the decisive goal. Their ability to grind out results while maintaining defensive discipline will be crucial against a resurgent Leicester side.

Forest’s recent matches seeing barely any goals – just 1.83 over six matches on average. Nonetheless, the attacking players, Hudson-Odoi and Elanga, will be hoping to use Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities as an advantage; that is, they have been notorious for conceding goals in the initial 30 minutes of six out of eight league matches played this season.

Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest: Tactical Analysis

Analyzed from the tactical viewpoint, Leicester have conceded first in many of their matches, which gives Nottingham Forest an opportunity to capitalize early. Leicester City are one of only three teams in the Premier League to have scored in every match this season along with Arsenal and Manchester City. This ability to find the back of the net will be a test for the defense of Forest.

Nottingham Forest is known for counterattacking football, and their transitions would predominantly involve the wingers Hudson-Odoi and Elanga. They have won six away victories without a loss or draw, which has demonstrated that they can focus under pressure while on the road. Leicester will have to prepare for their dynamic play.

Predicted Lineups

Leicester City (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Justin, Okoli, Faes, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Winks; Fatawu, Buonanotte, Ayew; Vardy.

Nottingham Forest (4-2-3-1): Sels; Aina, Murillo, Milenkovic, Moreno; Yates, Ward-Prowse; Hudson-Odoi, Anderson, Elanga; Wood.

Key Stats to Watch

• Leicester has conceded first in 75% of the matches this season.

• Nottingham Forest have been unbeaten in the last six away games in the Premier League, their best running spell since 1995.

• In six out of the last seven encounters with Leicester, Forest have scored at least two goals.

Betting Opportunities and Predictions

StarBet has Leicester at 2.82 odds to win, while Nottingham Forest is at 2.50. Both teams are in solid form, but Leicester’s home advantage gives them an edge. The odds reflect that, but Leicester is not one to underestimate, especially on home soil.

Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals – Given Leicester’s attacking approach of late and Forest scoring consistently against them, three or more goals could easily be on the cards.