Leicester City is desperately battling to avoid an immediate return to the Championship, and their upcoming clash with Crystal Palace could be a turning point in their season. After a morale-boosting 6-2 FA Cup win over QPR, Leicester will look to carry that momentum into this vital Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium.
Leicester City’s Struggles and Fight for Survival
Leicester’s season has been far from smooth sailing. Before their FA Cup win, the Foxes were on a five-match losing streak in the Premier League, including a tough 2-1 loss to Aston Villa. Sitting just two points adrift of safety, Leicester has struggled to find consistency, with most of their losses coming by multiple-goal margins. Despite this, Leicester has shown resilience in some performances, including an encouraging display in their recent defeat to Villa.
Leicester’s Home Advantage
One glimmer of hope for Leicester fans is their strong record at home. The Foxes have been tough to beat at the King Power Stadium, and recent head-to-head statistics suggest that they are well-positioned to secure a positive result against Crystal Palace. Leicester has not lost to the Eagles at home since February 2019 (W3, D1). Moreover, 9 of Leicester’s 14 points this season have been earned on home turf, a testament to their ability to make the King Power a fortress.
Crystal Palace’s Unbeaten Streak and Road Form
On the other hand, Crystal Palace has had a solid few weeks. They extended their unbeaten run to four matches across all competitions with a narrow 1-0 FA Cup win over Stockport. Manager Oliver Glasner’s men will be keen to maintain that form, especially as they look to increase the gap between themselves and the relegation zone.
Palace has been impressive on the road recently, remaining unbeaten in their last five away Premier League matches (W2, D3). With their most recent such run of six unbeaten matches dating back to February 1992, Palace will be confident in their ability to continue their fine away form at Leicester.
Key Players to Watch
- Jordan Ayew: Leicester fans will be hoping that Ayew doesn’t haunt his former side. The Ghanaian forward has been a late-game threat for Palace, with three of his four Premier League goals this season coming after the 90th minute. Ayew will be eager to prove his worth against Leicester.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta: Mateta has enjoyed success against Leicester, scoring two of his three Premier League goals against them in the 2-2 draw earlier this season. His physicality and finishing ability will be key in Palace’s attacking play.
Hot Stat: Leicester has the fewest shots in the Premier League this season, with just 174 attempts. This lack of offensive firepower could be a concern as they face a Palace side that has been resolute on the road.
Prediction: Leicester 1-1 Crystal Palace
Given Leicester’s struggles in front of goal and Palace’s solid away form, this match looks set to end in a draw. Leicester’s home advantage could help them secure a point, but Palace’s resilience and unbeaten run on the road should ensure they come away with a share of the spoils. The prediction here is a 1-1 draw, with both teams taking something from the game.
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