After the international break for two weeks, the English Premier League is finally all set to return from Saturday with the match between Leicester City and Chelsea FC. Chelsea have been doing well under the new boss, Enzo Maresca. They stand in 3rd with 19 points after 11 matches. However, the Blues are winless in their last two games and will be looking to get back on the winning track when they play against Leicester City tomorrow at King Power Stadium.
Leicester City, on the other hand, failed to meet the expectations following their return to the league after being relegated last year. The Foxes stand in 15 with 10 points only and have suffered four defeats already, including two in their last three league games. Let’s see what Leicester City can do against Chelsea at their home stadium.
Stats & Facts
- Leicester City have lost four of their last five Premier League games against Chelsea. Previously, they were unbeaten in six consecutive matches against the Blues from 2018 to 2021.
- Chelsea have defeated Leicester City in their last two away games in the league, scoring six goals in those matches.
- Leicester City have won only one of their last seven home meetings with Chelsea in the League.
- Chelsea have scored 21 goals in 11 league games while conceding 13. Besides, Leicester City scored 14 goals and conceded 21!
- Leicester City have lost three consecutive meetings with Chelsea across all competitions, where they conceded nine goals and scored 4.
Team News
Chelsea captain Reece James had returned but picked up another slight injury ahead of the match. So Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca does not want to take any risk and said, “We have, for sure, just one injured player and that is Reece. Unfortunately, he felt something small and we do not want to take a risk with him at the weekend.”
Romeo Lavia is also available for the selection following his hamstring injury. Enzo Maresca confirmed that he has no new injury concerns ahead of tomorrow’s game.
As for Leicester City, striker Abdul Fatawu will miss the rest of the season due to his ACL injury. Jamie Vardy also has injury issues but trained with the squad. The manager hopes to get him ahead of the game against Chelsea.
Possible Lineup for Leicester City:
Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Winks, Ndidi, Soumare; El Khannouss, Edouard, Mavididi
Possible Lineup for Chelsea:
Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Prediction: Leicester City 0-2 Chelsea
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has all his players fit ahead of tomorrow’s game, except for Reece James. They are also in a good rhythm and favorites against Leicester, who have been struggling since the start of the season. Leicester have conceded 21 goals in 11 matches, almost two in every game. Therefore, it should not be difficult for Chelsea to score against the Foxes.
Betfair Odds
Leicester City: 6.32
Draw: 4.80
Chelsea: 1.51
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