Leicester City will face Nottingham Forest in a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Friday, 25 October 2024, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00. Leicester City comes into this match following a 3-2 victory against Southampton FC, while Nottingham Forest is looking to continue their momentum after a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Watch Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest on TV and online from the UK
The match between Leicester City and Nottingham Forest can be watched in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Expert predictions for Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest
Bookmakers predict a 49.6% chance of a win for Leicester City, a 23.89% chance of a draw, and a 26.51% chance of a win for Nottingham Forest. The odds from bet365 are 3 for Leicester City, 3.4 for a draw, and 2.38 for Nottingham Forest.
Leicester City Match Streak
Leicester City has shown a mixed performance in their recent matches. In their latest game, they secured a victory against Southampton FC with a score of 3-2, demonstrating their ability to win in away fixtures. Prior to this, they achieved a narrow home win against AFC Bournemouth, finishing 1-0, which highlights their capability to secure points on home ground. However, they faced a setback against Arsenal FC, losing 4-2 in an away match, indicating some defensive vulnerabilities against stronger teams. In cup competitions, Leicester City played a goalless draw against Walsall FC in the EFL Cup, suggesting a challenge in breaking down lower-league opposition. Their league form has been somewhat inconsistent, with a 1-1 draw at home against Everton FC and a 2-2 draw away at Crystal Palace, reflecting a tendency to share points rather than secure decisive victories. Overall, while Leicester City has shown potential, particularly in their attacking prowess, they need to address defensive issues and improve consistency to climb higher in the league standings.
Nottingham Forest Results History
In their recent away matches, Nottingham Forest has shown a mixed performance. They managed to secure a notable victory against Liverpool FC with a 1-0 win, demonstrating their ability to compete against top-tier teams. However, their performance has been inconsistent as they also drew 1-1 against Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and 2-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion. These results indicate that while Nottingham Forest can hold their ground against strong opponents, they struggle to convert draws into wins. The team's away form reflects a balance between resilience and missed opportunities. The draw against Chelsea FC, a formidable opponent, highlights their defensive capabilities, while the draw against Brighton & Hove Albion shows their ability to come back from a deficit. Despite these positive aspects, Nottingham Forest's inability to secure more victories on the road suggests a need for improvement in finishing and consistency to climb higher in the Premier League standings.
Head-to-Head data: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest
In the head-to-head encounters between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City, Nottingham Forest has emerged as the more successful team, winning two out of the three matches played. Both of Nottingham Forest's victories came when they played at home, showcasing their strong performance on their own turf. The most recent match between the two teams took place on January 14, 2023, where Nottingham Forest secured a 2-0 victory in the Premier League. Leicester City, on the other hand, has managed to win only one of the three encounters, which was achieved during a home game. They have yet to secure a victory as the visiting team against Nottingham Forest. There have been no draws in their meetings, indicating decisive outcomes in each game. Overall, Nottingham Forest holds the upper hand in their head-to-head statistics against Leicester City.
Tournament standings: Leicester City vs Nottingham Forest
Leicester City is currently in 14th position, while Nottingham Forest is in 8th position.
