Sunday , 16 August 2026

Everton FC vs Leicester City FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2024-25
Sat 1 Feb 2025 · 15:00 UTC Goodison Park 39,376 HT 45' · FT 45'
Beto 6' 2–0
Beto 45+2' 3–0
Iliman Ndiaye 90' 4–0

Overview

Match Preview

Everton FC vs Leicester City FCPremier League at Goodison Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Bond
  • Assistant 1 Scott Ledger
  • Assistant 2 Matt Wilkes (England)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Leicester City FC H 4–0 W
25 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–0 W
19 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC H 3–2 W
15 Jan Aston Villa FC H 0–1 L
09 Jan Peterborough United FC H 2–0 W
04 Jan AFC Bournemouth A 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Feb Everton FC A 0–4 L
26 Jan Tottenham Hotspur FC A 2–1 W
18 Jan Fulham FC H 0–2 L
15 Jan Crystal Palace FC H 0–2 L
11 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC H 6–2 W
04 Jan Aston Villa FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Everton FC to score. At the same time, Leicester City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 1' Assisted by Jordan Pickford with the perfectly-timed delivery and Abdoulaye Doucoure makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 6' A goal from the Guinea-Bissau international Beto! He fires home on 6 to make it 2-0!
  • 11' Everton FC is showing some good football. However, Everton FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 16' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 21' Everton FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 21.
  • 26' Leicester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 31' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leicester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 36' With 2 assists to his name this season, Iliman Ndiaye is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leicester City FC.
  • 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 46' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jordan Pickford made 319 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 47' Against the run of play, Beto has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 52' Leicester City FC come into this ranked 17 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 57' Leicester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 60' Patson Daka has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jamie Vardy on 60 minute.
  • 65' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Harry Winks has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 70' Jannik Vestergaard is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Everton FC tonight.
  • 75' The Everton FC bench stirs into life. Jesper Lindstrom is withdrawn and Ashley Young gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Another change for Leicester City FC made on 76 minute. Bobby Reid leaves to be changed by Stephy Mavididi.
  • 81' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 82' Tim Iroegbunam is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Garner at the 82 minute mark.
  • 87' Jordan Ayew needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
  • 89' A tactical swap from Everton FCJack Harrison on, Beto off on 89 minutes.
  • 90' What a moment for Iliman Ndiaye! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • Another three points for Everton FC.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.81 Everton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03 Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for: Everton FC to win 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Everton FC56% Draw24% Leicester City FC20%
Actual: Everton FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Everton FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Leicester City FC
44%
Everton FC or Leicester City FC
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Everton FC39% Draw44% Leicester City FC17%
Actual: Everton FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–0 not predicted
4 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
9.4%
0 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.1%
3 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Everton FC

Handicap Everton FC covers Push Leicester City FC covers
-2.5 14% 86%
-2 14% 17% 69%
-1.5 31% 69%
-1 31% 23% 46%
-0.5 54% 46%
+0.5 80% 20%
+1 80% 13% 8%
+1.5 92% 8%
+2 92% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

Everton FC keeps clean sheet
36%
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
17%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.