Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Leicester City FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Leicester City FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Martin Atkinson
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Leicester City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Arsenal FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jan | Chorley FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Feb | Fulham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Jan | Everton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Molineux Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Leicester City FC.
- 5' The travelling Leicester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Jonny Evans is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leicester City FC tonight.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Jonny Evans. He receives a Yellow card.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 42' It’s high time Nuno Espírito Santo made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Ruben Neves is booked for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Ki-Jana Hoever. He replaces Jonny Castro on 46 minute.
- 51' Leicester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' A moment of madness from Caglar Soyuncu on 54 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leicester City FC will be frustrated.
- 59' Leicester 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.
- 61' It is a substitution in Wolverhampton Wanderers FC team. Willian Jose is replaced by Fabio Silva on 61 minute.
- 62' It’s a booking for Leicester City FC player. James Maddison gets a Yellow card.
- 67' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 77' The 32-year-old Jonny Otto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Morgan Gibbs-White, as he is very good at scoring at Molineux Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 87' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 88' Morgan Gibbs-White gets the nod from Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. He replaces Pedro Neto and will look to change the dynamic.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 28
- 8
- 32
- 16
- 37
-
19
Jonny Otto ↓ Ki-Jana Hoever 46'
-
12
Willian Jose ↓ Fabio Silva 61'
- 22
-
7
Pedro Neto ↓ Morgan Gibbs-White 88'
- 49
Bench
- 27
- 21
-
18
Morgan Gibbs-White ↑ 88'
-
2
Ki-Jana Hoever ↑ 46'
-
17
Fabio Silva ↑ 61'
- 42
- 20
- 54
- 57
Coach
Nuno Espírito Santo
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↓ Jamie Vardy 61'
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 20
- 4
- 21
- 15
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↓ Marc Albrighton 61'
- 2
- 8
Bench
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↑ 61'
- 12
- 28
- 18
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↑ 61'
- 24
- 19
- 46
- 33
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 4 |
| Matheus Cunha | 3 |
| Diogo Jota | 3 |
| Timothy Castagne | 2 |
| Rodrigo Gomes | 2 |
| James Maddison | 2 |
| Ruben Neves | 2 |
| Wes Morgan | 1 |
Head to Head
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form
2021-02-07
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
0–0
Leicester City FC
D
2021-02-02
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–1
Arsenal FC
W
2021-01-30
Crystal Palace FC
1–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2021-01-27
Chelsea FC
0–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
D
2021-01-22
Chorley FC
0–1
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
2021-01-16
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2–3
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
Leicester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Leicester City FC 68% + Under 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.1
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Leicester City FC
64%
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Leicester City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
11.5%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.5%
0 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.