Chelsea vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (17 March)

In this FA Cup, Chelsea first outclassed Preston 4-0 before being forced into a replay against Aston Villa 1-3 and beating Leeds 3-2. To their advantage in the National Cups this year, the London team managed to reach the final of the League Cup earlier in the season but lost to Liverpool. The championship course, however, is much more laborious. Not at the expected level, the Blues are only 11th in the Premier League but retain a small hope of winning a European seat. They have shown more consistency in recent weeks, as evidenced by the current series of 4 matches without a setback, 2 victories and 2 draws. Last Monday, Chelsea took advantage of the support of Stamford Bridge to beat Newcastle 3-2. In the previous rounds, Leicester first defeated Millwall 2-3 and Birmingham 3-0 before claiming the scalp from a Premier League resident, Bournemouth 0-1 after extra time.

Relegated from the elite last year, the Foxes are in a good position to achieve promotion this season. They are leading the Championship with 4 points ahead of 3rd place. Be wary all the same because the current dynamic is not good. Indeed, Jamie Vardy's teammates have only won one of their last 5 championship matches, for 1 draw and 3 defeats. Last weekend they were held to a 2-2 draw at Hull City.

Several elements are still missing for Chelsea this weekend. This is the case of captain Reece James, French international Nkunku, long-term absentee Fofana as well as midfielders Lavia and Ugochukwu. Also absent recently, defender Badiashile and young midfielder Chukwuemeka should hold their place in the group this Sunday. The offensive duo could once again be composed of attackers Cole Palmer (10 goals and 7 assists in PL) and Nicolas Jackson (8 goals and 3 assists in PL). In the midfield, take place the executives Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and the most offensive Connor Gallagher.

For Leicester, we must mention the defections of the side passed by Nice Ricardo Pereira and the important midfielder McAteer. Last weekend, Foxes legend Jamie Vardy (37 years old, 13 Championship goals) shone with a double but he has returned to the infirmary and will not play this match. The offensive players Dewsbury-Hall (10 goals and 12 assists in the Championship) and Mavididi (10 goals and 4 assists in the Championship) are not to be outdone this season. In defense, the Belgian international who passed through Reims Wout Faes acts as captain.