Premier League football returns from the international break with Leicester City playing host to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday lunchtime.
Both teams will be bidding to return to winning ways after failing to win each of their respective top-flight fixtures a fortnight ago.
Leicester slumped to a 3-0 defeat away at Manchester United last time out, on an afternoon where both of my Old Trafford selections landed.
That setback left Steve Cooper’s side sitting in 15th place in the standings, just three points above the relegation zone.
As for Chelsea, they came from behind to claim a 1-1 draw with London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge two weeks ago.
Consequently, Enzo Maresca’s Blues head into the weekend in third position, four points adrift of second-placed Man City.
How the bookies view it: Chelsea to conquer the King Power
Leicester City, who have won just one of their five Premier League home games this season, are 9/2 underdogs on Betano, while the draw is also deemed unlikely at 17/5 with the same firm.
Chelsea are odds-on 4/7 shots on Betano to claim top honours at the King Power on Saturday afternoon.
Head to head: Foxes tend to falter
This fixture hasn’t been kind to Leicester in recent years, with the Foxes failing to win each of their last six meetings with Chelsea, falling to defeat on five occasions. The two teams last came up against each other in last season’s FA Cup, with the Blues bagging a 4-2 victory at Stamford Bridge.
Players to watch: Palmer to rule over the King Power?
Despite failing to score in each of his last two Premier League outings, Cole Palmer stands out for an anytime strike on Saturday at 11/10 on Bet 365.
Leicester defender Wout Faes looks worthy of interest to commit just one foul during this clash at even-money (1/1) on Bet 365. The Belgian defender will likely be in a direct battle with Nicolas Jackson, who has drawn six fouls across his last three Premier League games.
Predicted line-ups
Jamie Vardy missed out in the Premier League for the first time this season against Manchester United a couple of weeks ago, but the Leicester captain could return this weekend. Ricardo Pereira has been ruled out for the foreseeable future with a hamstring injury, while Facundo Buonanotte is suspended.
The aforementioned Cole Palmer was among the high-profile names that withdrew from England's squad for their final two Nations League games, but the Blues ace should be available this weekend.
Leicester: Hermansen; Justin, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Soumare, Winks; Ndidi, Mavididi, El Khannouss; Vardy
Chelsea: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Lavia; Madueke, Palmer, Neto; Jackson
Anything else catch the eye?
Dipping into the Bet 365 Bet Builder, the combination of Chelsea to score and Marc Cucurella to commit a minimum of one foul holds plenty of appeal at 4/5.
The Blues have made the net bulge in each of their last 10 Premier League games, which doesn’t bode well for a Leicester side with just one clean sheet in 11 top-flight outings this term.
As for Cucurella, he has racked up six yellow cards in just 10 Premier League appearances this season, committing a combined total of five fouls across his three starts for Chelsea away from home in the top-flight this term.
This English Premier League match between Leicester City and Chelsea will be played on Nov 23, 2024 and kick off at 12:30. Check below for our tipsters best Leicester City vs Chelsea prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
