Leicester vs Chelsea: Preview and Prediction

Sunday 18th March 2018

England FA Cup
Sunday 18th March 2018
Kick off at 4.30pm GMT
Venue: King Power Stadium

Match Preview:

This all Premier League clash will see the 2016 League champions face off against the current Champions for a place in the semi finals of the FA Cup. Chelsea had to play in midweek where they lost 3-0 to Barcelona and were knocked out of the Champions League. Therefore, the FA Cup then has now become the last piece of silverware that the Blues can win this season.

They will be up against a very motivated Leicester side, who have performed well in the league this season despite a small dip around the time Mahrez was rumoured to be leaving, and striker Jamie Vardy is currently in good form. The Foxes will feel that they can give Chelsea a game at home. Leicester have lost just 1 game in their past five and at home have lost 4 games all season.

Chelsea have lost their last 3 matches away from home, although two of those were against the Manchester clubs. However their away form on the whole has been unimpressive, winning fewer than 50% of their away League matches this season.

Leicester vs Chelsea Team News:

Leicester: The Foxes have a full first team squad available

Chelsea: David Luiz will be ruled out for another month

Leicester vs Chelsea Head to Head:

Chelsea have won the last 3 meetings at Leicester

Earlier this season the teams drew 0-0

In the 6 previous matches played at Leicester there is a 100% success rate to see over 2.5 goals

Leicester vs Chelsea Prediction:

Leicester have no excuses not to win this game against a side that had to travel to Spain in midweek and then lost. Leicester have shown their qualities this season whilst defending League winners Chelsea have been underwhelming. Chelsea’s favourite price tag is therefore not justifiable.

Leicester vs Chelsea Betting Tips:

Leicester draw no bet at 2.50

Over 2.5 goals at 1.83