Leicester City continues their quest to finish in the top four race this week as they play host to Crystal Palace in the late kickoff. The match schedules for Monday at King Power Stadium, with a kickoff at 10 pm.
The Foxes currently hold the third spot in the Premier League, four points clear of fifth-placed West Ham, whereas Palace occupies the 13th position. Eleven points clear off the relegation zone this week.
Back to back defeats to Manchester City and West Ham earlier this month had left the Foxes looking over their shoulder in the Premier League. However, there is a buildup of pressure with the matches coming in too soon.
However, it does not take that it has been a fantastic week for Brendan Rodgers, who booked a spot in the FA Cup finals on May 26 against Chelsea. It comes over their 1-0 win over Southampton, followed by a 3-0 win over West Brom in the league on Thursday.
Liverpool dropped points during the weekend, while Tottenham lost in the Carabao Cup finals to Manchester City, giving them a cushion in the top four races.
On the other hand, Palace has been non-active since their 4-1 home defeat to Chelsea on April 10. A 16-day rest is enough time to fully prepare for this clash even though their fate comes sealed.
Leicester City vs Crystal Palace Head to Head
Both sides have 26 games against each other, with each taking ten wins and six draws. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Leicester City 3-0 West Brom
Leicester City 1-0 Southampton
West Ham 3-2 Leicester
Leicester 0-2 Man City
Leicester 3-1 Man United
Away
Crystal Palace 1-4 Chelsea
Everton 1-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 1-0 West Brom
Tottenham 4-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace 0-0 Man United
Leicester City Team News
Absentees ahead of the clash include Harvey Barnes and Justin with knee injuries while defender Wes Morgan out with a back problem. Ricardo Perreira might replace Luke Thomas, but James Maddison, Jamie Vardy, and Iheanacho set to retain their positions.
Crystal Palace Team News
Roy Hodgson remains unavailable for this clash include Mamadou Sakho, James McCarthy, Connor Wickham, James Tomkins and Nathaniel Clyne. There continues speculation over the recovery of Gary Cahill before their clash, but the match comes too soon for Tomkins.
Prediction and Odds
Despite the two week rest, the visitors are injury-plagued facing against an incensed home side this Monday.
Leicester Win
Goals Under 3.5
Iheanacho to Score
