Championship Clash: Leicester City's Formidable Attack Meets Watford's Counter-Attacking Prowess in a Tactical Battle at the King Power Stadium

Leicester City hosts Watford at 23:00. Leicester City's recent form is impressive, with 5 wins and 1 draw in their last 6 matches. At home, they've secured 3 wins and 1 loss, scoring 15 goals while conceding 4. James Maddison is a key player, averaging 3.3 key passes per game and contributing 5 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 appearances, with a shooting accuracy of 58%. In midfield, Youri Tielemans orchestrates the play, averaging 92 passes per game with a 93% success rate and 3.2 key passes. Leicester City boasts 63% possession and a strong attacking presence, with 62% of their attacks coming from the flanks, a 40% success rate on left-sided crosses, and 17.5 shots per game. They also have a solid defense, conceding an average of 0.7 goals per match, but will be without Ricardo Pereira due to injury. Watford's recent performance has been more balanced, with 2 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 games. Away from home, they have a record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 7 goals and conceding 6. Goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann has been in good form, making 23 saves in his last 5 matches, with a 75% success rate on one-on-one situations. Ismaïla Sarr is a key player in midfield, averaging 87 passes per game with a 90% success rate and 2.6 key passes, responsible for transitioning between defense and attack. Watford is adept at counter-attacking, with 34% of their goals coming from these situations, a 66% success rate on right-sided breakthroughs. Joao Pedro has contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in his last 5 games, with a 56% success rate in holding up the ball, but the team averages only 8.7 interceptions per game. They will be without Francisco Sierralta. Recommendation: Watford