Manchester City have managed to maintain their top spot with a 3 point lead on the table which can motivate them to continue with their improved performance in this crucial boxing day encounter. Welcome to the MCI vs LEI Dream11 team prediction and preview.
Manchester City have won all 5 of their last 5 matches that can keep them confident to keep their place as a tough contender in the tournament which should earn them a win in this match.
Leicester City come here after losing their last match against Liverpool even after keeping a strong lineup that helped them dominate the first half eventually leading to their downfall which can us them to bounce back in this fixture.
Probable Winner, Match Prediction and Betting Odds
Manchester City should win the match with most of the possession.
Betting Odds
MCI- 1.19 Draw – 8.20 LEI- 17
Team News
Ferran Torres, Wesley Fofana, and James Justin are injured for this game.
K.Walker, R.Pereira, C.Söyüncü, J.Vardy, J.Evans, T.Castagne, and H.Barnes are doubtful to appear.
Probable Playing 11
Manchester City
Ederson (GK), Cancelo, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko, Gundogan, Rodri, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Sterling, Jesus
Leicester City
Schmeichel (GK), Albrighton, Vestergaard, Ndidi, Thomas, Dewsbury-Hall, Tielemans, Soumare, Maddison, Daka, Lookman
Match Details
Premier League
Match: Manchester City vs Leicester City
Date And Time: 26th December, 08:30 pm IST
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England.
Telecast: Star Sports Network, Disney+Hotstar
Top Scorer:
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva (7 Goals)
Leicester City
Jamie Vardy (9 Goals)
MCI vs LEI Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Football Picks, Preview
Goal-keeper
Ederson Moraes (8.5 Cr) has managed to find his 10th clean sheet along with 25 saves in the season so far that should keep him motivated to make his limited yet crucial saves in this match.
Defenders
Joao Cancelo (9.0 Cr) scored his first goal and 6th assist of the season along with a strong defensive form with consistent performances throughout the season which makes him our prime choice.
Oleksandr Zinchenko (8.0 Cr) has been an important defender for his team with brilliant performances in the last 3 matches that helped him find his 1st assist of the season in the last match.
Jannik Vestergaard (8.5 Cr) was looking to give his all in the EFL Cup match against Liverpool that can allow him to create his chances with decent interceptions and tackles.
Midfielders
Kevin De Bruyne (9.5 Cr) is a fantastic playmaker for his team with 4 goals in the season so far which shows his ability to highlight his improving form in the recent matches that makes him our prime choice.
Riyad Mahrez (9.5 Cr) is looking in fine form in the last 2 matches with a total of 4 goals and 4 assist in the limited game time which can allow him to continue with his fantastic attacking presence against his former club.
Youri Tielemans (9.0 Cr) is an important playmaker for Leicester with brilliant fighting spirit that allows him to give his all until the end that makes him a potential game-changer.
Marc Albrighton (8.0 Cr) has managed to show amazing attacking contributions along with his ability to manage the defense that can allow him to provide decent contributions in all of his matches.
James Maddison (9.5 Cr) scored 1 goal and 2 assists in the last match which should allow him to provide a similar performance as he has managed to find 4 goals with 4 assists in the season so far.
Forwards
Raheem Sterling (9.5 Cr) has managed to make his mark in all of his recent appearances this season with 5 goals and 1 assist that should keep him motivated to give his all in this match.
Gabriel Jesus (9.5 Cr) was able to provide his 7th assist of the season in his last match which highlights his ability to work as a team player which can continue to build his strong form.
Captain And Vice-Captain
Kevin De Bruyne is our captain because of his improving form that can earn him decent attacking contributions.
Joao Cancelo is our vice-captain because of fantastic consistency throughout this season.
Dream11 Team
Ederson, Cancelo (VC), Zinchenko, Vestergaard, De Bruyne (C), Mahrez, Albrighton, Tielemans, Maddison, Sterling, Jesus
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.