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Leicester City FC vs Chelsea FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Leicester City FC
2 – 0
Full Time
Chelsea FC
Tue 19 Jan 2021 · 20:15 UTC King Power Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+3'
Y 29' Kai Havertz
Y 51' Mateo Kovacic
Wesley Fofana 85' Y
Y 89' Hakim Ziyech

Overview

Match Preview

Leicester City FC vs Chelsea FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee
  • Referee Craig Pawson

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 West Ham United FC 38 39
2 Burnley FC 38 22
3 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 20
4 Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 0
5 Coventry City FC 0 0
6 Hull City AFC 0 0
7 Ipswich Town FC 0 0
8 Arsenal FC 0 0
9 Manchester City FC 0 0
10 Manchester United FC 0 0
11 Aston Villa FC 0 0
12 Liverpool FC 0 0
13 AFC Bournemouth 0 0
14 Sunderland AFC 0 0
15 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 0
16 Brentford FC 0 0
17 Chelsea FC 0 0
18 Fulham FC 0 0
19 Newcastle United FC 0 0
20 Everton FC 0 0
21 Leeds United FC 0 0
22 Crystal Palace FC 0 0
23 Nottingham Forest FC 0 0

Head-to-Head

3
4
8
Leicester City FC 15 games · Avg 2.4 goals Chelsea FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-19 Leicester City FC 2–0 Chelsea FC 2020-06-28 Leicester City FC 0–1 Chelsea FC 2020-02-01 Leicester City FC 2–2 Chelsea FC 2019-08-18 Chelsea FC 1–1 Leicester City FC 2019-05-12 Leicester City FC 0–0 Chelsea FC

Recent Form

Leicester City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan Chelsea FC H 2–0 W
16 Jan Southampton FC H 2–0 W
09 Jan Stoke City FC A 4–0 W
03 Jan Newcastle United FC A 2–1 W
28 Dec Crystal Palace FC A 1–1 D
26 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
Chelsea FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Jan Leicester City FC A 0–2 L
16 Jan Fulham FC A 1–0 W
10 Jan Morecambe FC H 4–0 W
03 Jan Manchester City FC H 1–3 L
28 Dec Aston Villa FC H 1–1 D
26 Dec Arsenal FC A 1–3 L

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
47% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds King Power Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Leicester City FC and Chelsea FC.
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 6' Wilfred Ndidi makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Leicester City FC are in front.
  • 11' Chelsea FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 16' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. Tammy Abraham has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 21' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Leicester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 29' Controversy at the stadium! Kai Havertz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 34' England international Harvey Barnes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 39' Leicester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Chelsea FC backline.
  • 41' What composure from James Maddison! The England international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 46' Chelsea FC is showing some good football. However, Chelsea FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 51' Mateo Kovacic has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 51.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' It’s high time Frank Lampard made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. Leicester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Kai Havertz as he leaves the pitch. Hakim Ziyech steps in for Chelsea FC.
  • 68' Timo Werner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Hudson-Odoi on 68 minute.
  • 73' It looks like no one’s ball. Leicester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 76' Leicester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ayoze Perez is hanging James Maddison on the field on 76 minute.
  • 77' Ricardo Pereira gets the nod from Leicester City FC. He replaces Marc Albrighton and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Leicester City FC in their trying to find a way past Chelsea FC's compact .
  • 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Wesley Fofana on 85.
  • 88' Leicester City FC ring the changes. Jamie Vardy has done his job and it is now time for Kelechi Iheanacho to step up.
  • 89' A moment of madness from Hakim Ziyech on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Chelsea FC will be frustrated.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Leicester City FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Leicester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brendan Rodgers

Chelsea FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Frank Lampard

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Antonio Rudiger 4
James Maddison 3
Kelechi Iheanacho 2
Jorginho 2
Wilfred Ndidi 2
Cucurella 2
Marcos Alonso 2
Harvey Barnes 2

Head to Head

2021-01-19 Leicester City FC 2–0 Chelsea FC 2020-06-28 Leicester City FC 0–1 Chelsea FC 2020-02-01 Leicester City FC 2–2 Chelsea FC 2019-08-18 Chelsea FC 1–1 Leicester City FC 2019-05-12 Leicester City FC 0–0 Chelsea FC

Leicester City FC Form

2021-01-19 Leicester City FC 2–0 Chelsea FC W 2021-01-16 Leicester City FC 2–0 Southampton FC W 2021-01-09 Stoke City FC 0–4 Leicester City FC W 2021-01-03 Newcastle United FC 1–2 Leicester City FC W 2020-12-28 Crystal Palace FC 1–1 Leicester City FC D 2020-12-26 Leicester City FC 2–2 Manchester United FC D

Chelsea FC Form

2021-01-19 Leicester City FC 2–0 Chelsea FC L 2021-01-16 Fulham FC 0–1 Chelsea FC W 2021-01-10 Chelsea FC 4–0 Morecambe FC W 2021-01-03 Chelsea FC 1–3 Manchester City FC L 2020-12-28 Chelsea FC 1–1 Aston Villa FC D 2020-12-26 Arsenal FC 3–1 Chelsea FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4 Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Chelsea FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leicester City FC51% Draw28% Chelsea FC21%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.24
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Leicester City FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Chelsea FC
49%
Leicester City FC or Chelsea FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leicester City FC33% Draw51% Chelsea FC16%
Actual: Leicester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 0
12.8%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
3.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC

Handicap Leicester City FC covers Push Chelsea FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 15% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 24% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 14% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
43% ✗
Chelsea FC keeps clean sheet
25% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.