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Updated March 11, 2023

Match Preview & Prediction: Leicester VS Chelsea

TL;DR

Leicester City are ready to take on Chelsea FC at King Power Stadium tonight. Can the home side secure three points at home?

Match Preview & Prediction: Leicester VS Chelsea

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Chelsea and Leicester City have been struggling since the start of the season. Chelsea stand in the 10th, while Leicester City are just two points ahead of the relegation zone. However, both sides will face off today as Leicester City will take on Chelsea at King Power Stadium.

Stats&Facts

Chelsea have a massive boost ahead of tonight's clash as they defeated Borussia Dortmund in the UCL and booked a place in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. Meanwhile, Leicester City lost their last three consecutive games in the league. Although Leicester are the home side, their home records against Chelsea FC are not good enough. They won just one of their last six home games against Chelsea. Unfortunately, Chelsea's away records for this season are not going well too. They are winless in their last ten games away from home.

Team News

Both sides will miss several key players in tonight's match due to injuries. Harvey Barnes got a knock during the clash against Southampton, and he will likely to miss tonight's game. James Justin, Youri Tielemans, and Victor Kristiansen are unavailable due to injuries. However, Ryan Bertrand and Jonny Evans are ready to be back in the squad. As for Chelsea, Thiago Silva, Armando Broja and Edouard Mendy are still out of the squad. Reece James returned from the injury and played a match but will miss tonight's match because of illness. N'Golo Kante is a long absentee for the Blues. However, he is very close to returning. Chelsea boss Graham Potter provided Kante's latest update. He said, "N'Golo won’t be in the squad, he still needs some more time to build up. We’re aiming maybe towards the game against Everton, but unfortunately not for tomorrow."

Prediction: Leicester 0-1 Chelsea

Chelsea will visit King Power Stadium with lots of confidence as they beat Borussia Dortmund in their most recent match. Meanwhile, Leicester City conceded seven goals in their last four games in all competitions. So, Chelsea should score today. However, Leicester City will get the home advantage. Therefore, it won't be easy for Chelsea to find the net.

Betfair Odds

Leicester City: 3.90 Draw: 3.60 Chelsea: 1.95

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