With the gap between Leicester and second-placed Manchester City widening, Brendan Rodgers will be looking to tighten the leash as they host Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium. The match schedules for 9th March with kickoff at 23:00 GMT.
Brendan Rodgers is finding it hard to maintain a perfect lead to end his Premier League campaign. Leicester City has only one win in their last five matches. A late strike by Jamals was enough to secure a win for Norwich City. The defeat put the hopes for Champions League football for the Foxes in jeopardy.
Leicester City is currently third in the Premier League with 50 points. A previous loss to the Citizens extended their lead, with the Foxes seven points clear of second-placed side. However, Rodgers has much to worry especially with the race for the top four intensifies.
Despite a loss of the Carabao Cup by Aston Villa to Manchester City, the fight in the game was clear to the fans. A halftime strike by Samatta was not enough to seal a win despite an impressive performance.
Will Brendan Rodgers discover winning ways with a win at the King Power Stadium, or will Dean Smith add more troubles for the Foxes?
Leicester City vs. Aston Villa Head to Head
Both sides have met on ten different occasions, with both sides taking home an equal share of four wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
Leicester City 1-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 1-4 Leicester City
Aston Villa 1-1 Leicester City
Leicester City 3-2 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
Leicester City 1-0 Aston Villa
Aston Villa 2-1 Leicester City
Leicester Team News
Leicester’s goalscorer James Vardy is a doubt for the match after picking up calf problems. The injury has seen the English international miss out on a number of key games for the Foxes.
Another injury update for the Foxes is Daniel Amartey, who is recovering from an ankle injury. Despite picking up knee problems during their clash with Norwich City, defensive midfielder Ndidi will be up for selection.
Aston Villa Team News
The January move for Bwana Samatta seems to be working out with the forward netting two goals in three Premier League starts. Injury update ahead of the clash is for John McGinn, who sets on a comeback from an ankle injury.
Prediction and Odds
Leicester City is struggling to register a win in the League while Aston Villa is fighting hard against the relegation battle.
Draw
Double Chance
Samatta to Score
