Leicester City have won five of their last ten visits to Goodison, unbeaten in three trips to the blue half of Merseyside, with Everton only beaten the Foxes at home in five of their last 19 encounters.
Everton vs Leicester City Preview
Can Everton continue their new-found winning streak? Last weekend, Iliman Ndiaye's penalty was enough to see the Toffees down Brighton 1-0 by the South Coast, despite ending the afternoon with just 31% possession, mustering only three shots, this the only one that found the target. David Moyes though will not care one bit, especially considering this came a week after the first victory of his second spell in charge, beating Spurs at Goodison, 3-0 up by half time, making Tottenham's two late goals mere consolation. So, having won back-to-back Premier League games for the first time all season, Everton are now seven points clear of danger, knowing another victory here would see them leapfrog Spurs in the table.
This has unintentionally turned into a rather-Tottenham heavy section, but we have to mention them again, because Leicester City were 2-1 winners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Sunday, fighting back from a goal down to prevail, thanks to quick-fire goals from Jamie Vardy and then Bilal El Khannouss immediately after half time. Before this shock victory, Ruud van Nistelrooy's side had suffered seven successive defeats, one-away from equalling an unwanted club record, but the Foxes have now climbed out of the bottom three, albeit just a point clear of both Wolves and Ipswich. Thus, this is a vital clash for both, so who will pick up three invaluable points at Goodison?
Everton vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 112.
- Everton Wins: 40. Draws: 36. Leicester City Wins: 36.
Everton Team News
David Moyes is short of options, considering Orel Mangala suffered a, potentially, long-term injury at Brighton last weekend, while club captain, Séamus Coleman, fellow-midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, Dwight McNeil, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Youssef Chermiti and Armando Broja are also sidelined. In the absence of the three forwards mentioned, Beto is likely to lead the line, as there's no one else, while fit again James Garner is set to come in for Mangala at the base of midfield. Jake O'Brien hadn't started a single Premier League game since arriving last summer, prior to the last two, both victories, so will the luck of the Irish defender continue?
Everton predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-5-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gana Gueye, Garner, Doucouré, Lindstrøm, Ndiaye; Beto.
Everton Player to Watch vs Leicester City
Iliman Ndiaye bagged his seventh goal for Everton a week ago and, if the Toffees are going to avoid relegation, he's going to continue to be their main man for goals.
Leicester City Team News
Ricardo Pereria, Wilfried Nidid and Abdul Fatawu remain sidelined, while Jakub Stolarczyk will start a seventh successive Premier League match in goal, deputising for Mads Hermansen. Right back Woyo Coulibaly made his debut at Spurs last Sunday, coming on for a brief cameo in stoppage time, but could he get the nod over James Justint this time? Alongside, Jannik Vestergaard alongside Wout Faes continues to be Ruud van Nistelrooy's preferred pairing, while Stephy Mavididi could return out-wide, after Bobby De Cordova-Reid got the not at Tottenham.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Everton: (4-3-3): Stolarczyk; Justin, Vestergaard, Faes, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, J Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy.
Leicester City Player to Watch vs Everton
Jamie Vardy, who's just celebrated his 38th birthday, bagged his eight of the season last weekend, while he's previously found the net on seven occasions in 15 Premier League meetings with Everton.
Everton vs Leicester City Prediction
This is unlikely to be a high-scoring classic, largely because no Everton game is, but we are backing the Toffees to prevail, keeping their winning streak going: Everton 1-0 Leicester City.
Everton vs Leicester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Everton vs Leicester City Premier League game on TV channel?
Everton vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch Everton vs Leicester City Premier League game on live streaming?
Everton vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Everton vs Leicester City in the Premier League?
Everton vs Leicester City takes place on Saturday 1 February 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).