Manchester City vs. Leicester City pick: Premier League odds, prediction

Manchester City will continue its quest for a third Premier League title in a row with a match against Leicester City on Saturday afternoon.

While the Cityzens are in a tussle with Arsenal at the top of the table, Leicester finds itself in a surprising relegation battle.

Leicester’s demise may seem sudden, but the cracks in the Foxes’ foundation really started to show last season.

Leicester may have finished in eighth in 2021-22, but its defense was abysmal and its -11.5 expected goal difference was the fifth-worst mark in the Premier League.

Instead of reimagining the squad to address its porous defense, Leicester didn’t do much during the summer transfer window and is now paying the price.

Manchester City vs. Leicester City pick

The Foxes rank 17th in non-penalty expected goals allowed and big scoring chances conceded this season.

That is not what you want to hear when Manchester City is on the docket.

The odds tell us that City should have no issues with the Foxes, who are 0-1-7 (W-D-L) in their last eight matches.

But instead of laying the -1.5 with the Cityzens, bettors can find value on the two-time defending champions to score over 3.5 goals at +160.

City should be able to name its score against a Leicester defense that has been struggling for two seasons and has shown no signs of trending up.

Plus, goal difference could play a factor in the title race, so City won’t take their foot off the pedal even if this turns into a rout.

Manchester City vs. Leicester City prediction

Manchester City over 3.5 goals (+160, Caesars Sportsbook)