Chelsea vs Leicester City: Premier League Preview
Chelsea will be looking to keep their winning run going when they host Leicester City at Stamford Bridge this Sunday. It’s Gameweek 28 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, and Chelsea will be hoping to get back into the top four.
Chelsea’s title hopes are gone after some pretty poor results. Now, they are fighting for a Champions League spot. After a run of mixed results, they have started to show some improvement in recent games and have won their last two.
Leicester City, on the other hand, has really struggled. They are heading toward the relegation zone. Things haven’t improved much for the Foxes, and they will be desperate for a turnaround.
The reverse fixture saw Chelsea win 2-1.
Team News & Tactics
Let’s take a look at who will be playing for both teams.
Chelsea
No major injury concerns for the Chelsea manager. Good news on the injury front; some players are almost back; just one is still uncertain.
Chelsea will line up in a 4-2-3-1.
Leicester City
Leicester City’s boss has got some players back from injury, but one is out for the season.
Leicester City will mirror Chelsea’s formation with a 4-2-3-1.
Key Stats
Here are a few key stats to consider:
- Chelsea will look for their fifth win in a row against Leicester City.
- Leicester City have lost most of their last Premier League games.
- Chelsea are strong at home.
- Leicester City have struggled to keep clean sheets away from home this season.
Player to Watch
Cole Palmer
Chelsea will be looking for Cole Palmer to return to form after a dip. He has not scored or assisted in his last few league games. He’ll be keen to get back on the scoresheet and cause problems for the Leicester defence.
Chelsea vs Leicester City Prediction
With Chelsea needing a top four and being strong at home and Leicester struggling, we think:
Chelsea 3-0 Leicester City
Chelsea will be too strong for a struggling Leicester side and will dominate from the start.
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