Chelsea haven’t had the best start to the 2022/23 campaign and they are currently outside the EPL top 10, on Saturday, 27th August 2022 they will go up against 19th placed Leicester City....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Ahead of the game we will be reviewing previous meetings between both teams and also taking a look at their current form.
Current Form
Leicester City have lost two of their opening three EPL games and their last outing in the EFL cup ended in a draw although victory was secured after penalties. In total their last six games has seen them win three, draw two and lose one.
Chelsea have a worst record in their last six games as they have lost three of those games while playing one draw and winning two games, their most recent EPL game ended in a 3-0 loss to Leeds United.
Head-To-Head
The previous five meetings between the two teams has been an contest, Chelsea have won two games and Leicester City have also won two games and one game ended in a draw.
Match Prediction
Leicester City are more likely to secure a victory, the odds are against Chelsea even though they will have the support of the home crowd, the blues will be without a full strength squad when they play Leicester.
Injury/Team News
Leicester face a tough test to keep one of their star player, Fofanna has attracted interests from Chelsea and the defender is keen on making the move he reportedly skipped training in an attempt to force Leicester City’s hand.
Fofanna currently trains with the Under 23 team and could miss the clash against Chelsea.
Chelsea will be without some of their key players for the game, Kovacic and Ngolo Kante are absent through injury while Koulibaly is suspended, Thiago Silva is their only senior center defender available for the clash.
Match Referee
Paul Tierney will referee Chelsea vs Leicester. VAR is Andre Marriner.
Possible Formation/Lineup
Chelsea: Kepa, Thiago Silva, Chalobah, Cucurella, James, Loftus Cheek, Kovacic, Mount, Sterling, Broja, Havertz
Leicester City XI: Ward, Castagne, Evans, Amartey, Justin, Ndidi, Maddison, KDH, Perez, Barnes, Vardy