Chelsea returns from the international break this weekend with hopes of extending their run at the top of the Premier League table against Leicester City. The match schedules for Saturday at the King Power Stadium, with kickoff at 3:30 pm.
Both sides come off disappointing draws in their last clashes in the Premier League. Leicester shared the spoils with Leeds United while Chelsea was held to Burnley’s 1-1 draw.
It’s a far cry from the expectations at the start of the season and, with no sign of turning things around any time soon, Leicester could soon be looking for other alternatives.
As Leicester’s poor run of form continues, it seems as though the only thing that is not being written about is suggestions that Rodgers’ days at the King Power Stadium are numbered.
While his cause has not been helped by a long injury list and a change in formation, it appears as though some supporters have lost patience with a man who has won them one league title in seven years.
Despite a bright start from the hosts, who had immediately taken the initiative, the away team began to assert themselves more in midfield and quickly limit Chelsea’s chances.
Despite being unable to take advantage of several opportunities in the first period, Burnley will be more than happy to get back on the road with a point.
Leicester City vs. Chelsea Head to Head
Both sides have 20 games against each other, with hosts taking four wins while opponents with eleven wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Leeds United 1-1 Leicester City
- Leicester City 1-1 Spartak Moscow
- Leicester City 0-2 Arsenal
- Brentford 1-2 Leicester
- Leicester Cty 2-2 Brighton
Away
- Chelsea 1-1 Burnley
- Malmo 0-1 Chelsea
- Newcastle 0-3 Chelsea
- Chelsea 0-0 Southampton
- Chelsea 7-0 Norwich City
Leicester City Team News
Youri Tielemans has returned to the King Power Stadium after Belgium manager Roberto Martinez confirmed that the Leicester City midfield star’s calf injury would keep him out for around seven days.
Chelsea Team News
Chelsea has been handed a double injury boost ahead of the trip to Leicester City, with Romelu Lukaku and Mason Mount both in contention to return. Lukaku hurt his ankle in last week’s Carabao Cup third-round win at Liverpool and is fit for Chelsea, and Mount has missed the last two games with a groin problem and is fit for Leicester City.
Prediction and Odds
Without talisman Tielemans, we expect the Foxes to struggle to keep off the Blues from a win.
- Chelsea Win
- Goals Under 3.5
- Lukaku to Score
