Chelsea FC vs Leicester City FC, Premier League 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Chelsea FC vs Leicester City FC — Premier League at Stamford Bridge.
- Chelsea FC 5 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Wilkes
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Andre Marriner
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Leicester City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Liverpool FC | A | 6–5 | W |
| 11 May | Leeds United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 07 May | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 May | Everton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Manchester United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Chelsea FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 May | Watford FC | A | 5–1 | W |
| 11 May | Norwich City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 May | Everton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 May | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Chelsea FC this season
Chelsea FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Chelsea FC
0-15
5/–
16-30
–/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 G | 3 A |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 G | 1 A |
| Cole Palmer | 2 G | 2 A |
| Pedro Neto | 1 G | |
| Romeo Lavia | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Chelsea FC and Leicester City FC get this one started.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Chelsea FC in their trying to find a way past Leicester City FC's compact .
- 6' What a moment for James Maddison! That strike on 6 puts his side firmly in control.
- 7' GOAL! James Maddison scores on 7.
- 12' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Chelsea FC that had 411 games and scored 663 goals.
- 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 22' The energy levels are beginning to show. Brendan Rodgers might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' Chelsea FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leicester City FC backline.
- 32' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Chelsea FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' Marcos Alonso does the damage! The net is bulging and Chelsea FC surge ahead!
- 35' What an equalizer from Marcos Alonso!
- 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 45' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Romelu Lukaku suffering a number of foals already.
- 47' Chelsea FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 47.
- 48' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for N'Golo Kante.
- 53' A quiet spell here at Stamford Bridge. Leicester City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 58' Edouard Mendy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Romelu Lukaku is booked for Chelsea FC — Yellow card on 59.
- 64' Leicester City FC ring the changes. Kelechi Iheanacho has done his job and it is now time for Harvey Barnes to step up.
- 64' Jonny Evans catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 64.
- 67' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Antonio Rudiger.
- 72' The Chelsea FC bench stirs into life. Christian Pulisic is withdrawn and Azpilicueta gets his opportunity.
- 77' Leicester City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 78' A change in the Chelsea FC ranks — Romelu Lukaku exits the field as Kai Havertz enters on 78.
- 83' The home supporters are growing impatient. Chelsea FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jorginho on 85 minutes.
- 90' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Chelsea FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 7
-
9
Romelu Lukaku ↓ Kai Havertz 78'
- 14
- 24
- 22
- 6
- 16
-
10
Christian Pulisic ↓ Azpilicueta 72'
Bench
- 1
-
28
Azpilicueta ↑ 72'
- 18
-
12
Ruben Loftus-Cheek ↑ 72'
- 23
- 19
- 31
-
29
Kai Havertz ↑ 78'
- 17
Coach
Thomas Tuchel
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Ayoze Perez 78'
- 14
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 18
- 24
- 27
- 3
- 22
- 33
Bench
- 12
- 11
- 20
- 4
- 21
-
7
Harvey Barnes ↑ 64'
- 37
-
17
Ayoze Perez ↑ 78'
- 29
Coach
Brendan Rodgers
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antonio Rudiger | 4 |
| James Maddison | 3 |
| Marcos Alonso | 2 |
| Harvey Barnes | 2 |
| Raheem Sterling | 2 |
| Kelechi Iheanacho | 2 |
| Jorginho | 2 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 2 |
Head to Head
Chelsea FC Form
Leicester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34
Chelsea FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Chelsea FC or Leicester City FC 72% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Chelsea FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Leicester City FC
60%
Chelsea FC or Leicester City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
8.1%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Chelsea FC
| Handicap | Chelsea FC covers | Push | Leicester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 19% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

