Pre-game odds
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odds |
1.45
|
5.00
|
6.00
|
| Prob. |
69%
|
20%
|
16.7%
|
Key points
• Chelsea has impressive recent form with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 6 matches, scoring on average 2 goals per game.
• Leicester's recent form has been inconsistent, with a run of 3 games without a win.
• Chelsea's recent home form has been mixed, averaging 2.33 goals per game at Stamford Bridge.
• Leicester has an impressive away form with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 6 away matches.
• Historically, Chelsea has won 13 out of 23 matches against Leicester, with 6 wins for Leicester and 4 draws.
Recent form
Chelsea
Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, with three wins, two draws, and only one loss in their last six matches across all competitions. They are currently scoring an average of 2 goals per game, while conceding 1.5, resulting in a positive goal difference of 3. The team has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with 70% of their matches featuring over 2.5 goals and 80% seeing both teams finding the back of the net. Their most recent match, a thrilling 3-2 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League, showcases their ability to come out on top in tight contests. However, Chelsea will be looking to improve their defensive record, as they have not managed to keep a clean sheet in any of their last six games.
Leicester
Leicester's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six games. They are currently experiencing a run of three games without a win, having lost to QPR and Leeds United before drawing 2-2 against Hull City in their most recent match. However, prior to this, Leicester had a notable 1-0 away win against Bournemouth in the FA Cup. The team has been involved in several high-scoring games, with 70% of their last six matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Leicester's defensive record has been a concern, conceding 1.5 goals per game on average, while scoring 1.17 goals per game themselves.
Chelsea
WDLWDW
W3 D2 L1
12
2
9
1.5
+3
0
3.5
83%
33%
67%
Leicester
LLWLWD
W2 D1 L3
7
1.2
9
1.5
-2
2
2.67
67%
33%
67%
Recent home/away form
Chelsea
Chelsea's recent home form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games at Stamford Bridge. Despite the inconsistency, Chelsea has been involved in several high-scoring encounters, including a thrilling 6-1 victory over Middlesbrough in the League Cup and a narrow 3-2 win against Newcastle in the Premier League. The Blues have scored an impressive 14 goals in these six games, averaging 2.33 goals per game, while conceding 10 goals at a rate of 1.67 per game. Notably, 70% of their home matches have featured over 2.5 goals, and both teams have scored in 70% of these games, suggesting that Chelsea's matches at Stamford Bridge have been entertaining and full of goalmouth action.
Leicester
Leicester's recent away form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last six games. They have scored an average of two goals per game while conceding just one, resulting in a positive goal difference of six. Notably, Leicester went on a four-game winning streak away from home, which included a particularly high-scoring 5-0 victory against Stoke City. Their most recent away match ended in a 2-2 draw against Hull City, suggesting that they are capable of scoring goals even when they don't secure all three points.
Chelsea
WDLLWW
W3 D1 L2
14
2.3
10
1.7
+4
1
4
67%
33%
67%
Leicester
WWLWWD
W4 D1 L1
12
2
6
1
+6
3
3
50%
33%
67%
Head-to-head
The head-to-head statistics between Chelsea and Leicester City indicate that as of the information available until March 13, 2024, there have been a total of 23 matches between these two clubs. Chelsea has won 13 of those encounters, Leicester City has won 4, and 6 matches have resulted in a draw. Some additional details from various sources include:
- Chelsea has won 18 direct matches against Leicester City, with 6 wins for Leicester City and 8 draws.
- In the Premier League specifically, Chelsea has won 20 matches, Leicester City has won 6, and there were 12 draws.
- The average number of goals per match between the two teams is 2.7.
- Chelsea's home goal scoring average in the mentioned timeframe is 1.83, and their away goal scoring average is 1.9.
- Leicester City's home goal scoring average is not explicitly stated in the provided search results; however, they averaged 1.8 goals per match at home in the broader context of their performance.
These numbers provide an overview of the historical performances between Chelsea and Leicester City, reflecting Chelsea's advantage in the head-to-head record.