LEICESTER v LIVERPOOL – ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE February 1 2016, Walkers Stadium, 19:45 GMT+0 It’s a game of 24 round of English Premier League, where league leaders Leicester will face off against Liverpool, who sit on 7th place. Looking at Leicester home form, they have yet to taste a loss in last 7 matches, the last lost coming from a match against Arsenal (2:5). Untill now “The Foxes” drawn against Manchester United, Manchester City, who is 3 points behind them and against AFC Bournemouth. Whereas Leicester managed to defeat Crystal Palace, Watford, Chelsea and Stoke city. Leicester is coming from a great performance against Stoke (3:0), even though Stoke managed to have more possession, Leicester was more effective with using his chances. Going into this match Leicester has no new injuries, so only James will miss this match, who has been injured for 23 games now. Looking at the visitors, Liverpool is on a 4 games undefeated run in all competitions and are coming from draw against West Ham United (0:0). But looking at away matches it’s 3 losses and 2 wins in the last 5 matches, loosing against West Ham United (2:0), Watford (3:0) and Newcastle United (2:0). So it’s safe to say Jurgen Klopp’s side needs some improvement when it comes to playing away from home. The bookmakers seem to believe Leicester is just a slight favourite in this match up, it may be because of the fact Liverpool has yet to loose against Leicester (5-2-0), the last match between these two ended in a win for Liverpool (1:0), who dominated in possession and goal attempts. Even though this statistic is in Liverpool’s favour it can not be used in determening today’s match. Leicester is on the top of the league and 13 points in front of Liverpool for a reason, and home advantage of “The Foxes” will surely work in their favour. Liverpool has some missing players: Ings, Gomez, Rossiter, Sturridge, Skrtel, Origi, Lovren and Coutinho, but no new injuries or suspensions. My prediction for this match is Leicester +0, as they have a good chance to win this one, but I would not let out a possibility of a draw.

The hosts are coming from a home draw against last placed Aston Villa, the scoreboard was disappointing for Newcastle to say the least. Prior to that they managed to defeat Tottenham on the road (1:2) and Liverpool at home (2:0). That shows they are not to be underestimated. Newcastle managed to get 7 points in the last 5 matches, which is not a lot but an improvement can be seen, as they hadn’t loss in the last 3 matches. The guests had a poor last few matches, because of that they had fallen in the mid table. Everton is coming from a loss against league leaders Leicester (2:3), even though they had more ball possession they did not manage to create more scoring opportunities. In the last 9 matches these two teams faced each other there were no less than 3 goals, and we can expect the same today, as there will be many scoring opportunities for both sides. That’s why my prediction is over 2.75.

This is a game between a league leaders Crotone and 11th placed Trapani. Crotones form is nothing less than spectacular this season with 12 wins 5 draws and 2 losses. Their home record is any less impressive with 8 wins and a draw, currently they are on 4 home games winning streak, and we can expect Crotone to extend that run at home today. Underdogs in this match up are Trapani for sure, they aren't showing and great results lately, as they have won 1 out of last 5 matches they played. Trapani last visit ended badly, as they were crushed by Novara (4:1) this only shows, that this team is a bad visitor, as hey have won only 1 away match out of 9. This prediction does not need much explanation as all odds are in favor to league leaders, Crotone are strong favourites in this match and they will show that.

This will be a interesting match between two teams who are separated by only 3 points in England Championship table on 8th (Birmingham)and 7th (Cardiff) place. Both team’s form is decent, with Cardiff showing better form in last games as Birmingham. Birmingham visited Preston in the last match and walked away with a point, which might help hem get back on track, as they have not won in the last 5 matches. So we could say Birmingham are hungry for a win and will surely show that today. Birmingham will be missing Clayton Donaldson, whereas Paul Robinson’s appearance is doubtful. Jon Toral is likely to join the starting XI.Cardiff is on the other side coming from home victory over Brentford (3:2). Even though they showed a good form lately Birmingham will not go down easy. Last game between these two sides ended at 0:0, any many would think the history will repeat, but Birmingham has an advantage of home ground and a strong appetite for 3 points, and by my prediction they will get them tonight.