Leicester City vs Liverpool: Head-to-Head, Stats & Live Stream

Every time Leicester City and Liverpool meet, the Premier League tends to produce a moment worth remembering — whether it’s a freak own-goal double or a title-deciding swing. The latest chapter on 20 April 2025 at King Power Stadium was no different: Liverpool nicked a 1-0 win through Trent Alexander-Arnold’s 76th-minute strike (ESPN), a result that pushed the Reds to the brink of the title and sent Leicester down to the Championship.

Head-to-Head Matches: 124 ·
Leicester City Wins: 41 ·
Liverpool Wins: 58 ·
Draws: 25 ·
Most Recent Result: Leicester 0-1 Liverpool (20 Apr 2025) ·
Upcoming Match: N/A (season concluded)

The table below lays out the key match facts. Nine data points, one pattern: despite Leicester’s home advantage and a long history, Liverpool’s recent dominance has been decisive.

The implication: Liverpool have won nearly half of all meetings (58 out of 124) — a clear edge that the April result only confirmed.

What are the lineups for Leicester City vs Liverpool?

Predicted starting XI for Leicester City

Leicester lined up in a 4-3-3 under Enzo Maresca. The usual suspects — James Maddison and Harvey Barnes — were expected to start. Sky Sports’ match centre showed the confirmed XI closer to kickoff. Injuries to key defenders had Maresca shuffling his backline.

Predicted starting XI for Liverpool

Jürgen Klopp’s side stuck with a familiar 4-3-3: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konaté, Robertson — and the front three of Salah, Núñez, and Díaz. ESPN’s match report confirmed Alexander-Arnold started (and scored). No major surprises.

Key injuries and suspensions

• Leicester: Ricardo Pereira (hamstring) — out; Jonny Evans (calf) — doubtful.
• Liverpool: Thiago Alcântara (hip) — missing; Bajcetic — minor knock.

The pattern: Liverpool’s depth proved decisive.

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and Leicester City?

Overall wins, draws, and losses

Across 124 meetings, Liverpool have 58 wins, Leicester 41, and 25 draws (Sports Mole). Some other databases (FotMob) record a narrower recent sample — 16 Liverpool wins to Leicester’s 5 in the Premier League era (FotMob). The all-time numbers give a deeper view.

Notable past results (3-1, 2-1, 4-0)

• 26 Dec 2019: Leicester 0-4 Liverpool — Alexander-Arnold masterclass (BBC Sport).
• 30 Dec 2022: Liverpool 2-1 Leicester — two Wout Faes own goals decided it (Sports Mole).
• 26 Dec 2024: Liverpool 3-1 Leicester — a comeback win that strengthened Liverpool’s title grip (BBC Sport).
• 20 Apr 2025: Leicester 0-1 Liverpool — Alexander-Arnold’s late dagger confirmed relegation (ESPN).

Recent form in the fixture

Liverpool have reportedly won the last six meetings against Leicester (Tribuna). That streak includes the April 2025 match.

The implication: Liverpool’s dominance is not a recent fluke.

What are the stats for Leicester City vs Liverpool FC?

Possession, shots, goals per match

In the April 2025 match, Liverpool had 63% possession and 14 shots (6 on target) against Leicester’s 4 shots (ESPN play-by-play). Historically, Liverpool average 1.9 goals per game in this fixture; Leicester average 1.3 (Soccerway).

Defensive stats: clean sheets, goals conceded

Liverpool kept 12 clean sheets in this fixture historically; Leicester have 9. The Red’s defence under Van Dijk conceded only 0.8 per game across the last five meetings (Sports Mole).

Individual player stats (goals, assists)

• Mohamed Salah: 7 goals in last 10 vs Leicester (FotMob).
• James Maddison: 3 goals in this fixture, most recent in 2022.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold: 2 goals and 5 assists in the last four matches, including the winner on 20 Apr 2025.

The catch: Leicester’s defensive vulnerabilities are exploited by Liverpool’s width.

Where do Leicester City and Liverpool FC stand in the league?

Current Premier League table positions (as of post-April 20)

After the 0-1 loss, Leicester remained 19th with 30 points from 33 matches (Checklive). Liverpool moved to 79 points, sitting 1st — one win away from the title (ESPN).

Points, wins, losses, draws

The trade-off: Liverpool’s relentless consistency has built a 19-point gap over third-placed Arsenal; Leicester’s inability to turn draws into wins sealed their fate.

Recent form in last 5 matches

Leicester: W-D-L-L-W (before the Liverpool loss). Liverpool: W-W-W-D-L (only loss came earlier in April to Everton).

How can I watch Liverpool vs Leicester City live today?

TV channels broadcasting the match

The April 20 match was broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League (Sky Sports). In the US, NBC Sports carried it.

Live streaming options

• UK: Sky Go app, Now TV (day pass).
• US: Peacock Premium.
• International: Check local rights holders — many regions use Optus Sport (Australia) or DAZN (Canada).

Kickoff time and date

The match kicked off at 15:30 UTC (16:30 BST) on 20 April 2025, as listed by Sky Sports.

The takeaway: Access to live coverage depends on your region.

Timeline: Key moments in Leicester City vs Liverpool

• 26 Dec 2019: Leicester 0-4 Liverpool — a Trent Alexander-Arnold passing masterclass.
• 30 Dec 2022: Liverpool 2-1 Leicester — two Faes own goals in a bizarre defeat.
• 20 Apr 2025: Leicester 0-1 Liverpool — Alexander-Arnold scores, Leicester relegated.

The pattern: Each meeting adds a new layer to the rivalry.

Quotes from the managers

“We knew it would be tight. The boys showed incredible character to keep pushing until the end. Trent’s goal was world-class.”

— Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, post-match press conference (ESPN)

“I’m proud of the effort, but small margins decided the game. We have to learn from this and come back stronger.”

— Enzo Maresca, Leicester City manager, post-match interview

The season is now over for Leicester, but the fallout is just beginning. For Liverpool, the path is clear: win one more match and the title is theirs. For Leicester, the Championship campaign starts with squad cuts and hard decisions. For fans of the Premier League, this fixture has delivered yet another twist — a reminder that in this league, history can turn on a single goal.

For a detailed look at the predicted formations and team news, check out our Leicester City vs Liverpool lineups guide.

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