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Leicester City FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2019-20
Leicester City FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Thu 16 Jul 2020 · 17:00 UTC King Power Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+5'
Jonny Evans 75' Y
Y 80' John Egan
Y 90' John Fleck

Overview

Match Preview

Leicester City FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Paul Tierney
  • Referee Stuart Burt
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Simon Bennett

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

4
2
Leicester City FC 6 games · Avg 3.7 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-07-16 Leicester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2019-08-24 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Leicester City FC

Recent Form

Leicester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jul Sheffield United FC H 2–0 W
12 Jul AFC Bournemouth A 1–4 L
07 Jul Arsenal FC A 1–1 D
04 Jul Crystal Palace FC H 3–0 W
01 Jul Everton FC A 1–2 L
28 Jun Chelsea FC H 0–1 L
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Jul Leicester City FC A 0–2 L
11 Jul Chelsea FC H 3–0 W
08 Jul Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
05 Jul Burnley FC A 1–1 D
02 Jul Tottenham Hotspur FC H 3–1 W
28 Jun Arsenal FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Leicester City FC kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' 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.
  • 29' What a moment for Ayoze Perez! That strike on 29 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 34' The 28-year-old Sander Berge has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 39' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' Scotland international John Fleck has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' John Fleck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Osborn on 46 minute.
  • 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Harvey Barnes is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sheffield United FC.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 59' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Chris Basham is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
  • 64' Sheffield United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Brendan Rodgers will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 71' Another change for Leicester City FC made on 71 minute. Ayoze Perez leaves to be changed by Hamza Choudhury.
  • 75' Jonny Evans catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
  • 76' Another substitution for Leicester City FC to replace Harvey Barnes by Demarai Gray on 76 minute.
  • 79' GOAL! Demarai Gray scores on 79. Assisted by Jamie Vardy
  • 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Egan.
  • 85' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 85 minutes.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Sheffield United FC player. John Fleck gets a Yellow card.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sheffield United FC.

Lineups

Leicester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ayoze Perez 3
Kelechi Iheanacho 3
Oliver McBurnie 2
Jamie Vardy 2
Harvey Barnes 1
Demarai Gray 1
Ethan Ampadu 1

Head to Head

2020-07-16 Leicester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC 2019-08-24 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Leicester City FC

Leicester City FC Form

2020-07-16 Leicester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC W 2020-07-12 AFC Bournemouth 4–1 Leicester City FC L 2020-07-07 Arsenal FC 1–1 Leicester City FC D 2020-07-04 Leicester City FC 3–0 Crystal Palace FC W 2020-07-01 Everton FC 2–1 Leicester City FC L 2020-06-28 Leicester City FC 0–1 Chelsea FC L

Sheffield United FC Form

2020-07-16 Leicester City FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2020-07-11 Sheffield United FC 3–0 Chelsea FC W 2020-07-08 Sheffield United FC 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2020-07-05 Burnley FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC D 2020-07-02 Sheffield United FC 3–1 Tottenham Hotspur FC W 2020-06-28 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Arsenal FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.6 Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leicester City FC56% Draw26% Sheffield United FC18%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes42% 0% No58%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Leicester City FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
44%
Leicester City FC or Sheffield United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leicester City FC39% Draw49% Sheffield United FC12%
Actual: Leicester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.7%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
0 – 0
11.8%
2 – 1
8.8%
3 – 0
6.4%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.8%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC

Handicap Leicester City FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 13% — 87%
-2 13% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 26% 43%
-0.5 57% — 43%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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