Chelsea vs Leicester City Premier League Prediction Match Details
The Premier League continues its entertaining action on Sunday as Chelsea welcomes relegation-battling Leicester City to Stamford Bridge. Can Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s side end their losing streak?
Chelsea Preview & Form
Chelsea comes into this weekend’s game on the back of a slight relief pressure under Enzo Maresca, with the Blues claiming back-to-back victories in all competitions to end three successive defeats. Enzo Maresca’s side responded well to their league 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa at Villa Park by thrashing Southampton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge the last time out in the league. The Blues also claim a 2-1 first leg advantage over FC Copenhagen in their midweek Europa Conference League Round of 16 in Denmark thanks to goals from captain Reece James and Enzo Fernandez. Enzo Maresca’s side are still in the race for the top four as they currently sit 5th in the Premier League standings with 46 points from 27 games, a point behind the top four.
Enzo Maresca will be delighted to return to Stamford Bridge, where his side has posed a serious threat against an opponent. The Blues are undefeated in their last four home league games, winning three and playing a draw, and have only endured two home defeats throughout the season. They have scored two or more goals in each of their last four league games.
Leicester City Preview & Form
Leicester City are looking destined for a return to Championship football next season as the Foxes have shown no sign of improving their survival chances. Under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, they have managed only two wins in 14 Premier League outings, with 11 losses in their last 12 fixtures, and are currently riding on a five-match losing streak in the Premier League. The Foxes have conceded two or more goals in each of their last five successive Premier League games. The last time out in the league, the Foxes suffered a 2-0 defeat in their travel to London Stadium against West Ham United. The pressure is now seemingly piling up on Ruud to end the disastrous run of form as they remain 19th in the league standings with 17 points, five points above the safety zone.
On the road, the Foxes have also lost eight of their last nine matches and have only picked up two wins in their away games this season.
Chelsea vs Leicester City Predicted Lineups
Chelsea predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Palmer, Nkunku, Sancho; Neto.
Leicester City predicted lineup (3-4-1-2): Hermansen; Kristiansen, Vestergaard, Faes, Coulibaly; Ndidi, Soumare; Mavididi, El Khannous, Buonanotte; Vardy.
Chelsea vs Leicester City Match Stats
Chelsea
- 67% of matches had over 2.5 goals
- conceded at least one goal in 11 of their 13 home matches
- scored in each of their last 12 home matches.
- scored 2 goals or more in each of their last 4 home matches
Leicester City
- have lost their last 4 matches
- failed to score in their last 4 matches.
- failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 20 matches.
- 67% of matches had over 2.5 goals
- 72% of goals have been scored in the second half.
- have conceded the opening goal in 22 of their 27 matches.
- lost 9 of their 13 away matches.
Chelsea vs Leicester City H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea
- Chelsea 4-2 Leicester
- Leicester 1-3 Chelsea
- Chelsea 2-1 Leicester
- Chelsea 1-1 Leicester
Chelsea vs Leicester City Prediction Betting Tips
Chelsea are the overwhelming favourite to win this game, against struggling Leicester City who are considered a huge underdog in this. Our prediction is a win for Chelsea and Over 2.5 goals.
