Leicester vs Chelsea Analysis and Prediction
By Allan
After facing tricky opposition at the beginning of the season in the form of Arsenal, Brighton and Manchester United, then difficult fixture log continues with a visit from Chelsea. After a shaky start to the season with a shock home loss to Burnley, Chelsea regained their ground with wins over Tottenham and Everton respectively. Leicester had a terrible time facing the big teams last season and this doesn’t look to be any different. Chelsea have one four drawn one and lost one of the last six meetings with Leicester, and shouldn’t have a hard time in this game. In five of these matches, there have been at least three goals. Leicester have conceded at least two goals in 71% of their home games against the top seven teams of the premier league last season.Furthermore,they have done the same in 67% of their last six meetings with Chelsea. Chelsea have won 86% of their last seven away games in the Premier League and have beaten Chelsea in 67% of these meetings.
Missing Players
Gary Cahill will be missing for Chelsea as he serves the last of his three game suspension. The rest of the squad is available for selection in this game. Robert Huth is a doubt for the game with a foot injury while Vincent Iborra is also unavailable for selection with a groin problem.
Possible Starting Lineup
Leicester: Schmeichel,Fuchs,Maguire,Morgan,Simpson,Gray,James,Ndidi,Albrighton,Vardy,Okazaki
Chelsea:Courtois,Rudiger,Luiz,Azpilicueta,Moses,Bakayoko,Kante,Alonso,Pedro,Willian,Morata