Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(14) 5 Goals 19 (21)
(12) 7 Assists 13 (17)
(6.5) 6.5 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
25.5 Average Age 22.9
185 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.7) 0.6 Shots pg 1.4 (1.1)
(50%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.4) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.8)
(1.4) 1.3 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.4)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Leicester
Chelsea
Player Reason Status Rating
Jakub Stolarczyk Out N/A
Ricardo Pereira Out 5.96
Jordan Ayew Out 6.54
Abdul Fatawu Out 6.96
Facundo Buonanotte Out 7.18
Patson Daka Doubtful N/A
Jamie Vardy Doubtful 6.74
Bobby De Cordova-Reid Doubtful 6.04
Player Reason Status Rating
Reece James Out 6.55
Wesley Fofana Doubtful 6.74
Malo Gusto Doubtful 6.44
Roméo Lavia Doubtful 6.6
Jadon Sancho Doubtful 7.03

Team News

Leicester
Chelsea
  • Leicester could be without as many as seven players through injury here.
  • Abdul Fatawu and Jordan Ayew both picked up issues while away with Ghana over the break, with the former out for the season following knee surgery, while Jamie Vardy and Bobby De Cordova-Reid will be assessed.
  • Facundo Buonanotte will sit this one out after accumulating five yellow cards.
  • Jadon Sancho continues to work on his return to full fitness, while Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana and Romeo Lavia were all deemed unfit for their respective national teams during the break.
  • Reece James has picked up a new injury in training and won't feature here.

Match FactsSponsored

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Chelsea have won 5 of their last 6 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Chelsea win
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Leicester have seen over 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Chelsea in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals
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Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Over 1.5 goals

Prediction

  • Leicester's run of matches without a win was extended to four before the international break, with the 3-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.
  • The Foxes have taken 10 points from their 11 league matches this season.
  • Chelsea, meanwhile, headed into the break off the back of back-to-back 1-1 draws in the Premier League, against Manchester United and Arsenal.
  • The Blues last faced Leicester back in March, in the FA Cup, with Enzo Maresca in the away dugout at Stamford Bridge.
  • With a handful of key players missing for the hosts, Chelsea should pick up the points here.
Prediction Related Bets:
Chelsea win1.481-28.00Over 2.5 goals1.46
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