The premier league kicks-off this weekend once again and teams would no doubt be looking to continue their winning streak. For others who have not been in good form, they would be looking to end that run in their next match. Hence, when Leicester City goes up against Crystal Palace in the league on Saturday, February 23, 2019, the battle would rage quietly as both teams would love to win this match for similar reasons.
Leicester
Leicester have had an underwhelming season by their standards. This season had no doubt started off really brightly. However, Leicester’s form has waned in recent times and this had led to their drop in the league table. They harbor no hopes of going to any continental championships next season. In fact, failure to start winning once more could even see them face a relegation battle, one which they would be desperate to avoid. Leicester currently sits 12th in the league this season. They have amassed 32 points from the 26 matches that have been played so far. They are currently just above their opponents in the league with a 5 points gap the difference between both teams. A loss today would see them retain their position in the league. However, they would lose pace with the teams ahead of them. Leicester would no doubt be looking to secure victory when they welcome Crystal Palace to their home.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace is a team which would be looking to solidify themselves in the league. The relegation battle is brewing just below them. They are currently in 13th place. They have also managed to amass 27 points from their 26 matches that have been played. It is important to remember though that the next two teams below them are all on 27 points too. A loss today to Leicester would take Crystal Palace down to 17th in the league if results do not go their way. Winning this match is thus imperative if they want to stay afloat in the league.
Form
When it comes to the form, Leicester is in a deplorable stage at the moment. They have not won a game in their last six matches. They have lost five of those matches and drawn only once. It is clear then that they would need to up their game if they are to get some sort of result in this game. They would be conscious of the fact that Crystal Palace is in a much better place at the moment. Nothing but perfection would be needed to take away all three points in this game.
Crystal Palace, on the other hand, has won three of their last six games. The remaining matches have ended in two draws and a loss. They have not lost a game in five matches. They would thus be confident of their ability to win or at least draw against Leicester. Their wonderful form is fully responsible for lifting them up the league table.
This match is primed to be fiercely contested game.
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