Leicester City FC vs Burnley FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Leicester City FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burnley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Chris Kavanagh
- Referee Adam Nunn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Burnley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Sep | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Sep | SSC Napoli | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Sep | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Aug | Norwich City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | West Ham United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | Leicester City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Arsenal FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Everton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Aug | Leeds United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Leicester City FC host Burnley FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' A moment of madness from Jannik Vestergaard on 5 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leicester City FC will be frustrated.
- 6' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jannik Vestergaard.
- 11' England international Charlie Taylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' Jamie Vardy does the damage! The net is bulging and Burnley FC surge ahead!
- 17' It is a cagey affair so far. Leicester City FC in their trying to find a way past Burnley FC's compact .
- 22' The 35-year-old Johann Berg Gudmundsson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 32' Boubakary Soumare is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burnley FC tonight.
- 37' What an equalizer from Jamie Vardy!
- 38' What a moment for Jamie Vardy! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Maxwel Cornet makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Burnley FC are in front.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Maxwel Cornet.
- 45' It is a substitution in Burnley FC team. Maxwel Cornet is replaced by Johann Berg Gudmundsson on 45 minute.
- 46' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Ricardo Pereira is replaced by Timothy Castagne.
- 51' 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.
- 56' A quiet spell here at King Power Stadium. Leicester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 60' Ashley Westwood is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
- 62' Kelechi Iheanacho has so much to prove this time. He replaces Boubakary Soumare on 62 minute.
- 63' It is a substitution in Leicester City FC team. Boubakary Soumare is replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho on 63 minute.
- 68' Johann Berg Gudmundsson was booked on 68.
- 69' Johann Berg Gudmundsson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
- 74' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 75' Matej Vydra makes way for Ashley Barnes at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Burnley FC.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Harvey Barnes on 78.
- 78' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Ademola Lookman is replaced by James Maddison.
- 83' Leicester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Burnley FC's shape.
- 85' Jamie Vardy doubles the advantage! 3-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 87' A tactical swap from Burnley FC — Aaron Lennon on, Dwight McNeil off on 87 minutes.
- 89' A change in the Burnley FC ranks — Dwight McNeil exits the field as Aaron Lennon enters on 89.
- 90' It’s a booking for Burnley FC player. James Tarkowski gets a Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Leicester City FC 2-2 Burnley FC.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 4
- 21
- 7
- 37
- 23
- 5
- 8
- 42
Bench
-
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↑ 62'
-
10
James Maddison ↑ 78'
- 12
- 6
- 11
- 17
-
27
Timothy Castagne ↑ 46'
- 29
- 22
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
Burnley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 1
- 5
-
27
Matej Vydra ↓ Ashley Barnes 75'
- 2
- 3
- 18
- 9
-
11
Dwight McNeil ↓ Aaron Lennon 87'
- 20
- 6
Bench
- 13
-
7
Johann Berg Gudmundsson ↑ 45'
- 26
- 4
-
17
Aaron Lennon ↑ 87'
-
10
Ashley Barnes ↑ 75'
- 23
- 22
- 37
Coach
Sean Dyche
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 5 |
| Chris Wood | 3 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| James Maddison | 2 |
| Dwight McNeil | 1 |
| Matej Vydra | 1 |
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
| Youri Tielemans | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2021-09-25
Leicester City FC
2–2
Burnley FC
D
2021-09-19
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
2–1
Leicester City FC
L
2021-09-16
Leicester City FC
2–2
SSC Napoli
D
2021-09-11
Leicester City FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
L
2021-08-28
Norwich City FC
1–2
Leicester City FC
W
2021-08-23
West Ham United FC
4–1
Leicester City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Burnley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Burnley FC
54%
Leicester City FC or Burnley FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burnley FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.9%
0 – 0
6.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 0
3.7%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Burnley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 21% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 16% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.