Leicester City vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips | 23rd November 2024
The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Leicester City take on Enzo Maresca's Chelsea side in an important clash at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win this game.
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Chelsea are in third place in the Premier League standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Blues played out a 1-1 draw against local rivals Arsenal in their previous game and will look to take it up a notch this weekend.
On the other hand, Leicester City are in 15th place in the league table and have not been at their best this season. The Foxes slumped to a damaging 3-0 defeat against Manchester United last week and will need to bounce back in this match.
Leicester City vs Chelsea Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Chelsea have a good historical record against Leicester City and have won 62 out of the 125 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Leicester City's 28 victories.
- After an unbeaten run of six matches against Chelsea in the Premier League between 2018 and 2021, Leicester City have lost four of their last five such games in the competition.
- Chelsea have lost only one of their last seven matches away from home against Leicester City in the Premier League and have scored six goals in their last two such games.
- Leicester City are winless in their last 13 matches against teams starting the game in the top four of the table in the Premier League, with their previous such victory coming by a 1-0 scoreline against Liverpool in December 2021.
Leicester City vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea have shown marked improvement under Enzo Maresca this season and have a point to prove going into this game. Cole Palmer has been sensational for the Blues this season and will look to make an impact on Saturday.
Leicester City have blown hot and cold this season and will be up against a formidable opponent this weekend. Chelsea are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea
Leicester City vs Chelsea Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Chelsea to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Chelsea to score first - Yes
