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Leicester v Watford: Match preview and predicted starting XI

By Elliot Mackness

Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Watford FC and former Leicester City boss (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Watford FC and former Leicester City boss (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /
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Claudio Ranieri, Manager of Watford FC and former Leicester City boss (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /

Leicester City host former manager Claudio Ranieri’s Watford on Sunday. Here are all the important stats to predict the match and starting XI.

When the east Midlands team look back at the previous two seasons, where they failed most was in their approach towards lower table sides. From Fulham to Aston Villa and a now surging West Ham United, Leicester have been defeated by them all.

Now, the Hornets travel to face Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes having just defeated Manchester United 4-1 and ended the Premier League career of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The East Midlands team comes off the back of a convincing 3-1 victory in the Europa League over Legia Warsaw.

Leicester City’s inconsistency

Exploring the previous five league matches of both teams shows us what to expect from this thrilling match. All the statistics and results come from FB Ref.

Watford have three losses and two wins in the last five, they have constructed 7.7 in expected goals, and conceded 11.3 in xG to their opposition. That is more than two goals a match. That being said, they faced Liverpool, Everton, Arsenal, and Man United.

The Foxes have two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five. We have constructed 7.3 in xG and conceded seven in xGA. Somehow, the King Power side have created just that little bit more in high quality chances than their opposition, the only notable exception was the Chelsea demolition.