Leicester City FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2022-23

Leicester City FC

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Sat 22 Apr 2023 · 14:00 UTC King Power Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 34' Jose Sa

Y 42' Toti Gomes

Y 43' Toti Gomes

Boubakary Soumare 60' Y

Y 65' Matheus Cunha

Y 66' Matheus Cunha

Overview

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Leicester City FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.

Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Andy Madley
Referee David Coote
Referee Chris Kavanagh
Referee Simon Long
Referee Richard West
Referee Nick Hopton

5 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 11.4 goals/game

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

Leicester City FC 12 games · Avg 2.3 goals Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-04-22 Leicester City FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2022-10-23 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–4 Leicester City FC 2022-02-20 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Leicester City FC 2021-08-14 Leicester City FC 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2021-02-07 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–0 Leicester City FC

Recent Form

Leicester City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
22 Apr	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	H	2–1	W
15 Apr	Manchester City FC	A	1–3	L
08 Apr	AFC Bournemouth	H	0–1	L
04 Apr	Aston Villa FC	H	1–2	L
01 Apr	Crystal Palace FC	A	1–2	L
18 Mar	Brentford FC	A	1–1	D

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
22 Apr	Leicester City FC	A	1–2	L
15 Apr	Brentford FC	H	2–0	W
08 Apr	Chelsea FC	H	1–0	W
01 Apr	Nottingham Forest FC	A	1–1	D
18 Mar	Leeds United FC	H	2–4	L
12 Mar	Newcastle United FC	A	1–2	L

Key Stats

25% 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 Leicester City FC to score. At the same time, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wolverhampton Wanderers FC that had 347 games and scored 408 goals.
10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
13' What a moment for Matheus Cunha! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
18' Tete needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
23' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
28' It looks like no one’s ball. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
34' Jose Sa is having his name booked by the referee on 34.
37' The deadlock is broken! Kelechi Iheanacho gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
42' Toti Gomes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 42.
43' Toti Gomes has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
46' The supporters are chanting for Kiernan Dewsbury Hall. He replaces Jamie Vardy on 46 minute.
51' 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.
56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
58' The Wolverhampton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Pablo Sarabia is withdrawn and Hwang Heechan gets his opportunity.
60' The referee shows Leicester City FC player a Yellow card on 60.
65' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matheus Cunha on 65.
66' Controversy at the stadium! Matheus Cunha argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
67' The whistle greets Youri Tielemans as he departs to be replaced by Wilfred Ndidi.
68' Youri Tielemans makes way for Wilfred Ndidi at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leicester City FC.
73' 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.
75' What a strike from Timothy Castagne! The score is 2-1.
76' The supporters are chanting for Dennis Praet. He replaces Tete on 76 minute.
76' Timothy Castagne doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
77' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Tete is replaced by Dennis Praet.
81' Time for substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. Matheus Nunes is replaced by Daniel Podence.
84' It is a substitution in Wolverhampton Wanderers FC team. Toti Gomes is replaced by Pedro Neto on 84 minute.
85' It is a substitution in Leicester City FC team. Kelechi Iheanacho is replaced by Nampalys Mendy on 85 minute.
90' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wolverhampton Wanderers FC backline.
The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Leicester City FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Leicester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Kiernan Dewsbury Hall 46'
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↓ Nampalys Mendy 85'
4
Caglar Soyuncu
31
Daniel Iversen
8
Youri Tielemans ↓ Wilfred Ndidi 67'
42
Boubakary Soumare
27
Timothy Castagne
20
Patson Daka
3
Wout Faes
37
Tete ↓ Dennis Praet 77'
16
Victor Kristiansen

Bench

Coach Dean Smith

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

25
Daniel Bentley
28
Joao Moutinho ↑ 58'
8
Ruben Neves ↑ 46'
37
Adama Traore
11
Hwang Heechan ↑ 58'
7
Pedro Neto ↑ 84'
10
Daniel Podence ↑ 81'
4
Nathan Collins
64
Hugo Bueno

Coach Julen Lopetegui

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Jamie Vardy	4
Diogo Jota	3
Matheus Cunha	3
Rodrigo Gomes	2
James Maddison	2
Ruben Neves	2
Timothy Castagne	2
Goncalo Guedes	1

Head to Head

Leicester City FC Form

2023-04-22 Leicester City FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2023-04-15 Manchester City FC 3–1 Leicester City FC L 2023-04-08 Leicester City FC 0–1 AFC Bournemouth L 2023-04-04 Leicester City FC 1–2 Aston Villa FC L 2023-04-01 Crystal Palace FC 2–1 Leicester City FC L 2023-03-18 Brentford FC 1–1 Leicester City FC D

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2023-04-22 Leicester City FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2023-04-15 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–0 Brentford FC W 2023-04-08 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–0 Chelsea FC W 2023-04-01 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2023-03-18 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–4 Leeds United FC L 2023-03-12 Newcastle United FC 2–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

1.42 Leicester City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.01 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Leicester City FC48% Draw28% Wolverhampton Wanderers FC24%

Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes49% 0% No51%

Avg goals/match: 2.43

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	70%	30%
± 2.5	43%	57%
± 3.5	23%	77%
± 4.5	11%	89%

Double Chance

Leicester City FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

52%

Leicester City FC or Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Leicester City FC31% Draw49% Wolverhampton Wanderers FC20%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.6%

1 – 0

11.4%

0 – 0

11%

2 – 1

Actual

2 – 0

8.6%

0 – 1

7.8%

1 – 2

6.1%

2 – 2

4.4%

0 – 2

4.4%

3 – 1

4.1%

3 – 0

3 – 2

2.2%

Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC

Handicap	Leicester City FC covers	Push	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	14%	78%
-1.5	22%	—	78%
-1	22%	23%	55%
-0.5	45%	—	55%
+0.5	75%	—	25%
+1	75%	16%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✓

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

25% ✓

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