Everton vs Leicester City: Crucial Clash in the Fight for Premier League Safety

Everton vs Leicester City: Premier League Survival on the Line

The Premier League relegation battle intensifies as Everton welcomes Leicester City to Goodison Park in a must-win showdown. With both clubs hovering dangerously close to the drop zone, securing three points could provide a much-needed boost toward survival.

Everton currently sits in 16th place, seven points clear of the bottom three, and hopes to climb into mid-table safety. Under David Moyes, the Toffees have shown resilience, but injuries could play a major role in their ability to extend their gap from relegation contenders.

Leicester, under Ruud van Nistelrooy, has managed to inch past the dreaded drop, sitting in 17th place, but with just a single point separating them from Wolves and Ipswich Town, the Foxes cannot afford to slip up. With several crucial fixtures against relegation rivals still ahead, every match is a final for them.

How to Watch Everton vs Leicester City – Live Stream & TV Info

• Kickoff Time: Saturday, 10:00 AM ET
• Venue: Goodison Park, Liverpool
• TV Channel: Peacock
• Live Streaming: Premier League on Peacock

Team News & Injury Updates

Everton Squad Updates:

Unavailable:

• Dominic Calvert-Lewin (thigh)
• Armando Broja (ankle)
• Dwight McNeil (knee)
• Seamus Coleman (calf)
• Timothy Iroegbunam (ankle)
• Youssef Chermiti (thigh)

Doubtful:

• Orel Mangala (knee)

Everton will have to cope without key attacking options, with Calvert-Lewin and Broja sidelined. McNeil’s absence also impacts creativity, leaving Moyes with tactical decisions to make in the final third.

Leicester Squad Updates:

Unavailable:

• Mads Hermansen (groin)
• Ricardo Pereira (thigh)
• Abdul Fatawu (knee – season-ending)

Doubtful:

• Wilfred Ndidi (thigh)

Leicester’s injury concerns are slightly less severe than Everton’s, but the loss of Abdul Fatawu for the rest of the season is a big blow to their attacking depth. Ndidi’s availability could be crucial in controlling the midfield.

Match Prediction: Who Takes the Points?

Everton’s injury list is a concern, but playing at home gives them a slight edge. Leicester, however, has the urgency to fight for survival, knowing that tougher fixtures await. Expect a tight contest, with both sides likely to settle for a draw in a tense battle.

Predicted Score: Everton 1-1 Leicester City