Manchester City will be looking for revenge on Saturday when it visits Leicester City for an English Premier League match at King Power Stadium. FA Cup champion Leicester beat EPL winner Manchester City 1-0 in the Community Shield last month, and the Foxes also won in emphatic fashion in their first meeting last season. They hammered the Citizens 5-2 at the Etihad in September, but City returned the favor in a 2-0 victory at Leicester in April. City won the Premier League title by 12 points over Manchester United last season, while Leicester was fifth, just three points behind Liverpool and one behind Chelsea. The Foxes beat Chelsea 1-0 to win the FA Cup in May.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET. Man City is the -170 favorite (risk $170 to win $100) in the latest Leicester vs. Manchester City odds from Caesars Sportsbook. Leicester is the +480 underdog, a draw is listed at +300 and the over-under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Manchester City vs. Leicester City picks or English Premier League predictions, you have to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been stunningly accurate. Green has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
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Now, Green has taken a close look at the Manchester City vs. Leicester City matchup and revealed his Premier League expert picks. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the EPL odds and betting trends for Leicester City vs. Manchester City:
- Leicester vs. Manchester City: Man City -0.5 (-170)
- Leicester vs. Manchester City over-under: 2.5 goals
- Leicester vs. Manchester City money line: Leicester +480, Man City -170, Draw +300
- LEI: Leicester City has one draw in its past 23 league home games (12-1-10)
- MCY: Man City is 16-3-3 in its last 22 road games but has lost two straight
Why you should back Manchester City
The Citizens were a force on both ends last season, scoring a league-high 83 goals, 10 more than Man U, and yielding a league-low 32. After a 1-0 loss to Tottenham in their opener, they have hit on that same formula, outscoring Norwich and Arsenal 10-0. Ferran Torres has two goals, and seven other players have scored once. Jack Grealish has joined an attack that already included Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling, who combined for 23 goals last season.
Man City's defense also has been tough to crack, and it has allowed two shots total in the past two matches, with none on target. Leicester has been pretty accurate but has not been taking many shots, with the second-fewest in the league (23) to this point. City is second in the EPL with 58. The Citizens also lead the league in possession at more than 73 percent in the first three games, while the Foxes are under 53 percent. Man City leads the all-time series 62-29-32.
Why you should back Leicester City
The Foxes won't be intimidated, and the home crowd will be behind them. Neither of these teams play for draws, with just 11 from their 76 combined matches last season. The last 11 between them has had a winner. Leicester has the scorers to get the job done, and Jamie Vardy has been a thorn in City's side. He had a hat trick in a 5-2 victory at the Etihad last season and has eight goals in 10 games against the Citizens since Guardiola took over in 2016.
City is likely to be down to its third goalkeeper, with Ederson fighting a FIFA ruling and Team USA's Zack Steffen out with COVID. Replacement Scott Carson has played one game for the club. Leicester is third in the league in putting just over 39 percent of its shots on target.
How to make Manchester City vs. Leicester City picks
Green has taken a close look at the matchup from all sides, and he is leaning over on the goal total. He's also locked in three best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout. He's only sharing his expert EPL picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So what are the best bets for Leicester City vs. Manchester City? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets, all from the European soccer expert who has generated more than $36,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.