LEI vs WOL Dream11 Team Prediction Leicester City vs Wolves Premier League Live Score August 14
Published on: Aug 14, 2021 4:00 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 15, 2021 11:18 am IST
LEI vs WOL Dream11 Team Prediction: Leicester City will be back in action in the Premier League, as they take on Wolves at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes will be heading in with positive frame of mind, as they ended up beating Manchester City 1-0 in the Community Shield. A late penalty by Kelachi Iheancho got Brendan Rodgers his second piece of silverware for the club. However, Leicester City will now be aiming to book a spot in the top four, after missing out on the final day in the previous to editions. Leicester City do have the personnel to go big, and their wins over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final and Manchester City for the Community Shield will only add further confidence to their camp.
LEI vs WOL Dream 11 Team Prediction
As for Wolves, it might turn out to be an interesting season from a neutral view. With Nuno Espirito Santo now moving to Spurs, it will be Bruno Lage who will have managerial duties at the Molineux. Wolves were one of the most dogged teams in the Premier League under Nuno Espirito. The onus is now on Bruno Lage’s and his philosophy to take the club to the next level, by sticking a claim for Europe as well.
Date: August 14, Sunday
Kick-Off: 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: King Power Stadium
Where to Watch Premier League Live: The match will be broadcasted on Star Sports and can be streamed on Hotstar.
Recent Form
Leicester City: WWDL
Wolves: LWDL
Head to Head
From the last six meetings between the two sides, both Leicester City and Wolves have won two games apiece. Two games have ended on level terms as well.
Leicester City News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Timothy Castagne, Wilfried Ndidi, Ricardo Pereira, Daniel Amartey and Caglar Soyuncu are ruled out due to injuries.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
- Kasper Schmeichel should be starting in at goal, while, Justin, Fofana, and Fuchs could line up as the back three in defence.
- Albrighton and Thomas are expected to start out wide.
- Tielemans and Mendy should feature in the midfield region.
- Praet, Barnes and Vardy are in contention to lead the attack up top.
Leicester City Starting XI (Likely)
Schmeichel
Justin
Fofana
Fuchs
Albrighton
Tielemans
Mendy
Thomas
Praet
Barnes
Vardy
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Wolves News
Injury Report and Unavailability: Jonny and Marcal are on the sidelines due to injury.
Expected Changes and Strategy:
- Patricio should be starting in at goal
- Boly, Coady and Kilman are likely to be the back three in defence.
- Semedo and Ait Nouri should feature out wide.
- Dendoncker and Neves could fit in at midfield.
- Neto, Podence and Jimenez are expected to lead the attack.
Wolves Starting XI (Likely)
Patricio
Boly
Coady
Kilman
Semedo
Ait Nouri
Dendoncker
Neves
Neto
Podence
Jimenez
Captain Options
Kelechi Iheanacho can be the danger man from Leicester City’s end. Iheanacho bagged 19 goals from 39 starts last season, and should be starting here.
Raul Jimenez sustained an injury to his head last season, and was severely missed by Wolves. However, with the centre forward now making return, he can pose a threat to the Leicester defence. Jimenez has 34 goals in the league for Wolves.
Differential Picks
Jamie Vardy can also pack a punch for Leicester City. The veteran centre forward secured 17 goals from 42 starts last season.
Pedro Neto could make an impact from the flanks for Wolves. Neto scored five goals from 35 appearances last season.
LEI vs WOL Dream 11 Team Prediction
GK: R Patricio
DEF: N Semedo, C Coady, W Fofana, J Justin
MID: Y Tielemans, R Neves, H Barnes
FOR: R Jimenez, J Vardy, K Iheanacho
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Who will win?
Wolves are still adapting life under their new manager, and Leicester City could end up taking advantage of that in their first game of the season. Leicester are fresh from a big win against defending champions Manchester City and are the favorites heading in to win later tonight as per the LEI vs WOL Today Match Prediction odds.
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