Liverpool vs Leicester: Predictions, tips & betting odds

Liverpool are currently sixth in the Premier League table. They are five points behind Tottenham, who are fourth. Liverpool take on Leicester on Friday.

Liverpool are big favourites to win this game at odds of 2/7 (1.28) with bet365. Leicester are the big outsiders to get three points at 17/2 (9.50) and the draw is set at 5/1 (6.00).

Mohamed Salah scored the first goal when Liverpool beat Aston Villa 3-1 in their first post-World Cup match. He is favourite to score the opening goal of the match at odds of 10/3 (4.33). His team-mate Darwin Nunez is available at 4/1 (5.00). Jamie Vardy is the shortest priced player at 10-11/13 (13.20) while Kelechi Iheanacho is on offer at 12-13/15 (15.50).

James Milner is out for Liverpool. Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Curtis Jones and Arthur Melo are still out. Roberto Firmino is fit again but probably won't play. James Maddison and Dennis Praet will miss the game against Leicester.

There have been over 2.5 goals in three of Leicester's last four matches and the same goes for Liverpool. Liverpool are 4/9 (1.44) favourites to win the match.