Leicester vs Chelsea Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Leicester vs Chelsea on and what time does it start? Leicester vs Chelsea will take place on Saturday 11th March, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Leicester vs Chelsea taking place? Leicester vs Chelsea will take place at King Power Stadium in Leicester, England
Where can I get tickets for Leicester vs Chelsea? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Leicester vs Chelsea on in the UK? Leicester vs Chelsea will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Leicester vs Chelsea in the UK? Leicester vs Chelsea cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
LEICESTER
- Despite having numerous golden chances to score, Leicester drew a blank away to lowly Southampton, ultimately losing 1-0 and leaving themselves now firmly entrenched within the relegation battle.
- Experienced centre-back Jonny Evans has trained throughout the week and may be brought into the side for such an important game, whilst Harvey Barnes is doubtful with a swollen ankle.
CHELSEA
- Having been on the brink at Chelsea, Graham Potter secured arguably the most important win of his career so far in midweek, as the Blues overturned a one-goal aggregate deficit to defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and advance to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
- Reece James played a pivotal role in his side's triumph against BVB, but a virus rules him out of this one, with Ruben Loftus-Cheek likely to deputise at right-wing-back.
THE TEAM NEWS
LEICESTER
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Ward; Pereira, Evans, Faes, Castagne; Dewsbury-Hall, Ndidi; Tete, Maddison, Barnes; Vardy
UNAVAILABLE: Bertrand (Injured), Justin (Injured), Kristiansen (Injured), Tielemans (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Evans (Fitness), Barnes (Fitness)
CHELSEA
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Kepa; Fofana, Koulibaly, Cucurella; Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Kovacic, Chilwell; Ziyech, Havertz, Felix
UNAVAILABLE: Mendy (Injured), James (Illness), Thiago Silva (Injured), Kante (Fitness), Broja (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Azpilicueta (Concussion), Mount (Injured), Sterling (Fitness), Aubameyang (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
Chelsea’s last two wins could well prove a turning point for Potter and for them as a club following a rotten run of form which has almost terminally damaged their hopes of finishing inside the top four. Not only did they attack well against Dortmund, their backline performed excellently and consecutive clean sheets is a clean sign that they are getting things right in this department. Against a Foxes outfit who have lost each of their last four matches in all competitions, backing Chelsea to come out on top and maintain their recent positive run of results has to be favoured.
TIP: CHELSEA TO WIN
