Chelsea vs Leicester Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 09.03.2025

• Date and Time: Sunday, March 9, 2025, 15:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London, England

Chelsea vs Leicester Preview and Team News 

Chelsea Team News

​In recent meetings, Chelsea’s form has been inconsistent. On February 25, they achieved a commanding 4-0 home victory over Southampton, with goals from Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella.

However, before that, they suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Aston Villa, despite Enzo Fernández giving them an early lead. Defensive lapses allowed Marco Asensio to score twice for the Villans, including a late goal following a goalkeeping error by Filip Jörgensen. 

Enzo. ✊ pic.twitter.com/CfmtyfnJqf

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 5, 2025

Chelsea also suffered a 3-0 defeat against Brighton, with defensive errors contributing to the final score. On February 8, they lost 2-1 to Brighton in the FA Cup, which identified various weaknesses.

The hosts enter Sunday’s fixture aiming to consolidate their position in the Premier League’s top four. However, they face significant injury challenges. Key striker Nicolas Jackson, who netted nine league goals this season, is sidelined with a hamstring injury that’s expected to keep him out until April. 

Additionally, Romeo Lavia and Noni Madueke are also on the injury list, further limiting manager Enzo Maresca’s options.​

In response to Jackson’s absence, Maresca has experimented with tactical adjustments, notably deploying left-back Marc Cucurella in an inverted role to bolster midfield creativity. This shift is intended to maintain offensive fluidity despite the lack of a traditional striker.

Chelsea predicted lineup vs Leicester (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Enzo, Caicedo; Palmer, Nkunku, Sancho; Neto.

Leicester Team News

Leicester City are having a tumultuous season, currently languishing in 19th place. Under manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, they’ve managed only two wins in 14 Premier League outings, with 11 losses in their last 12 fixtures. The team’s defensive frailties are glaring: They have conceded 61 goals so far, averaging 2.26 per match. ​

Leicester have endured a series of challenging encounters recently. On February 27, they suffered a 2-0 defeat against West Ham United at the London Stadium. Jannik Vestergaard’s own goal sealed their fate. Prior to that, they faced a heavy 4-0 home loss to Brentford, exposing their frailties as they conceded three first-half goals. 

On February 15, the side were beaten in front of their fans 2-0 by Arsenal, with substitute Mikel Merino netting both goals in the final ten minutes. These results highlight Leicester City’s continuing struggles, especially in defense, as they attempt to avoid relegation.

Off-field issues have exacerbated their woes. Reports indicate a lack of discipline within the squad. Incidents such as Jannik Vestergaard bringing his dog to training sessions reflect a lax culture. Additionally, abrupt formation changes and internal disputes have disrupted team cohesion.

Leicester predicted lineup vs Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Kristiansen, Vestergaard, Faes, Coulibaly; Ndidi, Soumare; Mavididi, El Khannous, Buonanotte; Vardy.

Chelsea vs Leicester Prediction 

• Pick: Chelsea to win
• Odds: 1.17 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Chelsea 3-0 Leicester

Considering the contrasting forms and tactical setups of these teams, Chelsea enters this fixture as the favorite. 

Their adaptability and offensive depth are likely to exploit Leicester City’s defensive vulnerabilities. The guests’ struggles in maintaining defensive solidity and executing an effective pressing game, may lead to further difficulties against a dynamic Chelsea side.​

Training in the Danish capital. 💪 pic.twitter.com/7SYWfmx8Sc

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) March 5, 2025

Moreover, the hosts’ dominance over their opponents is evident in their recent encounters.

In the previous 25 meetings, the home club secured 15 victories, while Leicester City managed only four, with six matches ending in draws. In their most recent clash on November 23, 2024, the former triumphed 2-1 at the King Power Stadium. 

This consistent performance underscores their strategic advantage and justifies the prediction of a Chelsea victory.​

Chelsea vs Leicester Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total Over 2.5
• Odds: 1.33 (22Bet)

Chelsea’s recent home games have consistently featured high goal totals, with over 2.5 scored in their last seven Premier League meetings. Similarly, Leicester City’s away fixtures have been high-scoring affairs, with over 2.5 goals in 85% of their events. 

The visitors have conceded at least two goals in each of their previous five league games. These patterns indicate a strong likelihood of a match with over 2.5 goals.​

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