Premier League: Leicester vs. Wolves Odds, Preview, and Picks (Dec 22)
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- To Win XXX
- Total X.XX
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- To Win XXX
- Total X.XX
- Wolves parted company with Gary O’Neil following last weekend’s defeat against Ipswich
- Leicester come into this weekend following a heavy defeat at Newcastle
An old-fashioned relegation six-pointer is set for this weekend, as two sides in the bottom four places lock horns. There will be pressure on Wolves after sacking Gary O’Neil, while Leicester will be looking for an immediate response following defeat last weekend.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM ET
- Where: King Power Stadium, Leicester, England
- How To Watch: NBC
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leicester | +150 |
| Draw | +240 |
| Wolves | +175 |
Match Preview
Just five points separate Leicester and Wolves in the Premier League standings coming into this round of matches, and both sides could kick off at the King Power Stadium in the bottom three places.
Leicester currently sit in a safe position in 17th after winning once across their last three matches. There has certainly been positives from the Ruud van Nistelrooy reign to this point, having taken four points from a possible nine.
However, a response will be expected by the Dutchman this weekend, as his Leicester side were thumped 4-0 by Newcastle last Saturday. The defeat means that just two points separates Leicester and the bottom three, but they could move five points clear on Sunday.
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A lot of the blame for Wolves’ poor performances this season can’t be pinned on Gary O’Neil, as the club have been sleepwalking into a relegation scrap for a number of seasons. The continued sales of top stars, and importantly, the failure to replace them, rests with the board.
Wolves come into this round sitting second bottom in the league standings, and they have suffered defeats in each of their last four Premier League matches. Worryingly, the Midlands side has already conceded 40 goals this season, which is the most in the competition.
Last weekend, Wolves were plunged deeper into relegation trouble following a 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Ipswich. A second straight defeat on Sunday could spell a worrying period for the club.
Leicester vs. Wolves Picks
Wolves desperately need a positive result this weekend, but it could be hard to foresee based on their defensive record. Therefore, we will be siding with Leicester bouncing back from their heavy defeat at Newcastle this weekend.
Free Pick:
- Leicester
