Leicester City will welcome Brentford FC to the King Power Stadium on Friday, February 21, hoping to secure valuable points to move away from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Brentford aims to build on their recent victory against West Ham United. Ahead of the clash, Kick Off Nigeria editor Ayomide Oguntimehin provides key betting tips and predictions.
Match Preview: Leicester City vs Brentford FC
Leicester City have won just once in their last five English Premier League outings. Additionally, they have conceded eight goals in their last three matches, further compounding their struggles. Ahead of the weekend clash, Ruud van Nistelrooy will be desperate to avoid another defeat that could sink the Foxes deeper in the league standings.
Brentford have also had mixed results in their last five games, recording two draws and two wins, with their latest coming in a narrow 1-0 victory on the road. They will aim to maintain that momentum, but they face a side that views every match as a must-win battle to avoid relegation to the EFL Championship.
Head-to-Head (Last Five Matches)
- 2024: Brentford vs Leicester 4-1
- 2023: Brentford vs Leicester 1-1
- 2022: Leicester vs Brentford 2-2
- 2022: Leicester vs Brentford 2-1
- 2021: Brentford vs Leicester 1-2
Leicester City – Recent Form
Leicester City’s recent form has been far from impressive, suffering four defeats in their last five games across all competitions. Their struggles continued in their most recent outing, a 2-0 home loss to Arsenal, following a 2-1 FA Cup exit at the hands of Manchester United. Before that, they endured a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Everton, adding to their growing list of setbacks.
Their only win during this period came in a 2-1 away victory against Tottenham, offering a brief glimpse of hope. However, that positivity was short-lived, as they have failed to score in three of their last five matches. At the King Power Stadium, their struggles have been even more evident, with back-to-back 2-0 losses to Arsenal and Fulham, raising concerns about their home form.
Brentford – Recent Form
Brentford have shown a mix of resilience and inconsistency in recent weeks, winning two, drawing one, and losing two of their last five matches across all competitions. The Bees claimed crucial victories against West Ham and Crystal Palace but suffered home defeats to Tottenham and Liverpool, while they held Manchester City to a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Away from home, however, Brentford have been impressive, winning three of their last five matches on the road. They secured dominant victories over West Ham, Crystal Palace, and Southampton, netting eight goals across those games. A goalless draw at Brighton highlighted their defensive solidity, though a 3-1 defeat at Newcastle in the EFL Cup was a blemish on their otherwise strong away form.
Player to Watch: Wilfred Ndidi
The Super Eagles star played a crucial role in Leicester City’s midfield against Manchester United. Since his return from injury, he has been a key presence in the Foxes’ midfield, and he will be another important player to watch against Brentford.
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Best Odds and Betting Tips
- Both teams to score (Yes) – 1xBet 1.48
