Manchester City FC vs Leicester City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Leicester City FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Richard West
- Referee Mike Dean
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Leicester City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Burnley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Manchester United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 14 Apr | Crystal Palace FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 May | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Arsenal FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | West Ham United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Apr | Newcastle United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | AFC Bournemouth | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Etihad Stadium!
- 5' Manchester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Leicester City FC's shape.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Leicester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' Manchester City FC have won 1020 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 22' The referee calls foul for David Silva. He receives a Yellow card.
- 27' Manchester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leicester City FC backline.
- 32' Ilkay Gundogan has been relatively quiet despite scoring 62 goals in his last 436 appearances.
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Harry Maguire.
- 40' Manchester City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' The referee shows Manchester City FC player a Yellow card on 44.
- 49' Leicester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 54' 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' Time for substitution for Manchester City FC. Phil Foden is replaced by Leroy Sane.
- 61' Aymeric Laporte has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 66' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Pep Guardiola will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' Vincent Kompany does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Harvey Barnes. He replaces Youri Tielemans on 75 minute.
- 80' The Leicester City FC bench stirs into life. James Maddison is withdrawn and Kelechi Iheanacho gets his opportunity.
- 85' The whistle greets Marc Albrighton as he departs to be replaced by Demarai Gray.
- 87' The crowd applauds Sergio Aguero as he leaves the pitch. Gabriel Jesus steps in for Manchester City FC.
- 89' Manchester City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' A moment of madness from Kelechi Iheanacho on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leicester City FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Manchester City FC ring the changes. David Silva has done his job and it is now time for John Stones to step up.
- Leicester City FC will have plenty to reflect on. Manchester City FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
-
21
David Silva ↓ John Stones 90'
- 31
- 20
- 2
- 7
- 4
- 14
-
47
Phil Foden ↓ Leroy Sane 56'
- 35
-
10
Sergio Aguero ↓ Gabriel Jesus 87'
Bench
-
19
Leroy Sane ↑ 56'
- 30
-
33
Gabriel Jesus ↑ 87'
-
5
John Stones ↑ 90'
- 3
- 26
- 49
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 3
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↓ Demarai Gray 85'
- 38
- 14
-
21
Youri Tielemans ↓ Harvey Barnes 75'
Bench
-
8
Kelechi Iheanacho ↑ 80'
- 12
- 5
- 28
-
7
Demarai Gray ↑ 85'
- 24
-
19
Harvey Barnes ↑ 75'
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 4 |
| Jamie Vardy | 4 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 3 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 3 |
| Erling Haaland | 3 |
| Bernardo Silva | 2 |
| Raheem Sterling | 2 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2019-05-06
Manchester City FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
W
2019-04-28
Burnley FC
0–1
Manchester City FC
W
2019-04-24
Manchester United FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
2019-04-20
Manchester City FC
1–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2019-04-17
Manchester City FC
4–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2019-04-14
Crystal Palace FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
Leicester City FC Form
2019-05-06
Manchester City FC
1–0
Leicester City FC
L
2019-04-28
Leicester City FC
3–0
Arsenal FC
W
2019-04-20
West Ham United FC
2–2
Leicester City FC
D
2019-04-12
Leicester City FC
0–1
Newcastle United FC
L
2019-04-06
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–4
Leicester City FC
W
2019-03-30
Leicester City FC
2–0
AFC Bournemouth
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Leicester City FC
54%
Manchester City FC or Leicester City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.