Prediction, kickoff time, TV, live stream, team news, head-to-head results, and odds for Leicester vs. Chelsea
When the Premier League returns, Enzo Maresca leads the Blues to their former club.
This weekend marks Chelsea’s return to Premier League action, and their next stop is Leicester.
Enzo Maresca returns to King Power Stadium with his team in third place after making an impression during the summer after leaving the Foxes for the Blues.
With three points on Saturday, Chelsea would be only one point behind Manchester City in second place before the reigning champions visit Tottenham later in the day. Pedro Neto’s goal secured a 1-1 draw against Arsenal before to the international break.
However, recent draws and Chelsea’s elimination from the Carabao Cup against Newcastle serve as a reminder that Maresca’s Chelsea team is still developing.
In contrast, Leicester, who are ranked top among the promoted teams, had lost 3-0 to Manchester United before the break and have lost their previous three games.
Date, time of kickoff, and location
The kickoff time for Leicester vs. Chelsea is set for Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12:30 PM GMT.
The game will take place at Leicester’s King Power Stadium.
Where to watch the Leicester vs. Chelsea TV channel: TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate will both broadcast the match live in the UK starting at 11 a.m.
Live stream: Through the Discovery+ website and app, subscribers will also be able to watch a live stream online.
LIVE coverage: Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, which features knowledgeable commentary from Malik Ouzia at the King Power Stadium, allows you to follow all the action.
Team news for Leicester vs. Chelsea
Jordan Ayew, Patson Daka, Jamie Vardy, and Bobby De Cordova-Reid are all attempting to play for the Foxes, however Abdul Fatawu has been sidelined for the remainder of the season due to a significant knee injury. On the sidelines, he joins players like Ricardo Pereira and Jakub Stolarczyk.
Reece James, Chelsea’s captain, will be out once more following another hamstring strain during practice. However, Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill will be available for the Blues after being left out of the England team during the international break.
Although Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez only returned from international duty in South America on Thursday, Wesley Fofana, Malo Gusto, Jadon Sancho, and Romeo Lavia should also be fit to play. Omari Kellyman, a young summer acquisition, is still unsigned.
Chelsea vs. Leicester prediction
Although Leicester may have surpassed expectations in the early going of the season, they do seem to have recently fallen into a rut. In light of this, it’s hard to ignore Chelsea, who will undoubtedly be heavy favorites nevertheless.
