Leicester travel to Stamford Bridge on Saturday lunchtime to take on Chelsea in what is a big game for both clubs. Chelsea are in the race for the top 4, whilst Leicester have had one of the worst ever starts to a title defence.
Team News
John Terry returned to training this week from his ankle injury and is in line for a recall. N’Golo Kante is set to face his former team after completing a move to Stamford Bridge from the champions over the summer. He’s likely to partner Nemanja Matic in midfield, whilst Diego Costa will look to continue his impressive start to the season.
Victor Moses looks likely to miss out because of a muscle problem suffered on international duty and Willian has been granted compassionate leave after the death of his mother.
Leicester will be hoping that Danny Drinkwater has recovered from the groin injury that kept him out of England’s World Cup qualifiers this week, but Nampalys Mendy is unavailable due to an ankle injury.
Stats
– Chelsea failed to win either of their Premier League meetings with Leicester last season, drawing one and losing one.
– The Blues are trying to avoid back-to-back home league defeats for the first time since 2011.
– Eight of Chelsea’s last 13 home league games have ended as a draw.
– Leicester have lost all three of their away league games this season.
– The Foxes have already conceded 10 league goals away from home this season.
– Leicester have lost just one of their last five visits to London.
Match Prediction and Odds
– 2-1 (NetBet odds 29/4)
– Diego Costa to score first (NetBet odds 33/10)
