When it’s during the international break, it’s never too early to do a match preview, so here we go with Chelsea FC visiting Leicester City. There are numerous ties, on an individual level, between these two clubs.
Both teams are essentially on the upswing right now, with the Blues back in the top four again, finally.
Chelsea FC at Leicester City FYIs
Kickoff: Sat. Nov. 23, 12:30 pm, King Power Stadium, Leicester, UK
Chelsea Preview Content: Team News Injury Updates Starting XI Prediction
PL Position: Chelsea 3rd, 19 pts Leicester City 15th, 10pts
Form Guide: Chelsea DLWDD Leicester City WWLDL
Google Result Probability: Chelsea 62% Leicester City 17% Draw 21%
Meanwhile Leicester have now returned to the top flight, and the main intent of the season is trying to make sure they stay there. Here’s the first team prediction we came up with for the lunchtime fixture this Saturday.
Chelsea FC Starting XI Prediction at Leicester City
Robert Sanchez; Reece James, Benoit Badiashile, Levi Colwill, Marc Cucurella; Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo; Noni Madueke, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho; Nicolas Jackson.
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