Chelsea vs Leicester City: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Chelsea vs Leicester City in the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Chelsea vs Leicester
• Date: Sunday, 9 March 2025 
• Venue: Stamford Bridge, London 
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
  

Chelsea will look to capitalise on Leicester's defensive frailties and continue their push for a top-four finish. With home advantage and a more settled squad, the Blues are favourites to secure a victory. Leicester, however, will aim to exploit any defensive lapses and rely on quick counter-attacks.

Match Prediction: Chelsea 3-1 Leicester

Chelsea's recent form has been a mixed bag, with three wins and three losses in their last six league outings. They secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Southampton, which was a much-needed boost after consecutive defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton.

The Blues have shown resilience at home, and manager Enzo Maresca will be keen to build on their recent success at Stamford Bridge.

Last five league matches:

• W 4-0 vs Southampton (H) 
• L 1-2 vs Aston Villa (A) 
• L 0-3 vs Brighton (A) 
• W 2-1 vs West Ham (H) 
• L 1-3 vs Man City (A)  
  

Leicester's form has been concerning, with four straight losses in the Premier League. The solitary win in their last 13 league outings came against Tottenham, a 2-1 triumph that showcased their potential.

However, heavy defeats to West Ham, Brentford, Arsenal, and Everton have left them languishing near the bottom of the table. Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will be desperate to turn their fortunes around.

Last five league matches:

• L 0-2 vs West Ham (A) 
• L 0-4 vs Brentford (H) 
• L 0-2 vs Arsenal (H) 
• L 0-4 vs Everton (A) 
• W 2-1 vs Spurs (A) 
  

Chelsea have historically had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 19 of the 35 encounters. Leicester have managed six victories, with 10 matches ending in a draw. Chelsea's recent dominance is evident, having won the last three meetings, including a 2-1 victory at the King Power Stadium in November 2024.

• Leicester 1-2 Chelsea (Nov 2024) 
• Leicester 1-3 Chelsea (Mar 2023) 
• Chelsea 2-1 Leicester (Aug 2022) 
• Chelsea 1-1 Leicester (May 2022) 
• Leicester 0-3 Chelsea (Nov 2021) 
  

The Blues are grappling with several injuries. Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia are sidelined with muscle issues, while Nicolas Jackson, Marc Guiu, and Noni Madueke are nursing hamstring injuries. Trevoh Chalobah is a doubt with a back problem, while Mykhailo Mudryk is still suspended by the FA.

Leicester will be without Ricardo Pereira due to a hamstring injury, and Abdul Fatawu is sidelined with an Achilles issue.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jorgensen; Gusto, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucarella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Sancho, Palmer, Nkunku; Neto

Leicester Predicted Lineup: (4-2-3-1): Hermanson; Justin, Faes, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumare; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid; Vardy

• Cole Palmer vs. Leicester Defence: Palmer has endured a slightly rough patch of form of late. However, his creativity and eye for goal will be crucial against a Leicester defence that has struggled in the top flight this season.
• Enzo Fernández vs. Leicester Midfield: Fernández's ability to control the tempo and break up play will be vital in the midfield battle. His partnership with Moisés Caicedo could dictate the flow of the game.
  

Chelsea have scored in each of their last 10 home matches against Leicester, a streak dating back to 2015. Stamford Bridge has been a fortress for the Blues in this fixture, and they will hope to extend this run on Sunday.

Ladbrokes brings you the most exciting betting promotions and the latest betting offers to enhance your experience.

For the best Premier League outright predictions, explore our Premier League Outright Betting guide.

Odds and market details are accurate as of the time of publication.