Chelsea are undefeated in their last nine matches but after three straight draws will be determined to get back to winning ways against Leicester. NaijaBet.com
The champions of England are 16 points behind leaders Manchester City and have little chance of retaining their crown.
Chelsea had a midweek clash against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup, so Claude Puel’s side have had longer to prepare for the match having had a free midweek. Leicester had started well under Puel but have suffered a few disappointing results over the winter period.
Team News
- Ross Barkley could be available for Antonio Conte following his arrival from Everton, though his potential absence is the Italian’s only injury concern. NaijaBet.com
- Gary Cahill and Tiemoue Bakayoko may come in for Antonio Rudiger and Danny Drinkwater from the XI that started the 0-0 Carabao Cup draw with Arsenal.
- Danny Simpson is ruled out for the Foxes, which means Daniel Amartey should continue at right-back, while Wes Morgan and Robert Huth both miss out. NaijaBet.com
- Yohan Benalouane could start alongside Harry Maguire at the heart of the Leicester defence, while there is good news for the away side as Claude Puel has confirmed Jamie Vardy is available this weekend.
- Christian Fuchs has overcome illness and is available to feature here, while Adrien Silva and Vicente Iborra are also over their injury concerns. NaijaBet.com
Match Facts
Chelsea have won their last 7 home matches (Premier League).
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Leicester‘s last 7games (Premier League).
Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in 12 of their last 14 matches against Leicester in all competitions. NaijaBet.com
Chelsea have won 6 of their last 7 home matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Chelsea have kept a clean sheet in 5 of their last 6 home matches (Premier League).
Chelsea have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches against Leicester in all competitions. NaijaBet.com
Chelsea have seen over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
Chelsea have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches (Premier League).
Prediction
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- A 0-0 draw with Arsenal on Wednesday night means Chelsea have won only two of their last six competitive matches. However, on home turf, the Blues have been in fine form, failing to win only three of their last 12 in all competitions at Stamford Bridge. NaijaBet.com
- Leicester have lost back-to-back away league matches and have lost six of their last seven competitive meetings with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. They recently ended a four-match winless run in the Premier League with a comprehensive 3-0 win over Huddersfield, though, and will look to use that as a platform to spring an upset here.
- Leicester may trouble this Blues backline, but Chelsea have the means to wrap up all three points. NaijaBet.com
