Leicester City welcome relegation battling Everton to the King Power Stadium in an important Premier League clash.
Victory would see Leicester climb to 10th in the table, whereas Everton will climb out of the relegation zone with a win.
Team News
Leicester have no fresh injury concerns to report after Thursday’s Europa Conference League defeat at AS Roma.
Ryan Bertrand and Wilfred Ndidi both remain absent with knee injuries.
Everton could welcome Andre Gomes back from a groin injury, whilst Donny van de Beek is unlikely to be risked following his own recovery from a groin injury as he continues to rebuild his match fitness.
Richarlison (cramp) is a slight doubt but Ben Godfrey (thigh), Nathan Patterson (ankle) and Andros Townsend (knee) remain absent.
Stat Attack
- Leicester are unbeaten in four of their last six league meetings against Everton (W2, D2, L2).
- Everton have won three of their last five visits to Leicester (W3, L2).
- Two of Everton’s last three away wins against Leicester were by 2-0 results, which both came in December 2016 & 20 respectively.
- No Leicester player has produced more assists in the Premier League this season than Harvey Barnes, who has created six assists in 27 appearances.
- Coming into this matchweek, no goalkeeper has made more punches this season than Everton’s Jordan Pickford (21).
Prediction
Following Thursday’s Europa Conference League exit which came about from a key set piece and a toothless overall performance, Leicester won’t be in Europe next season but they need to use the rest of this season to sort out their defensive fragilities and rebuild ready for the next campaign.
Everton meanwhile were clinical in last weekend’s home win over Chelsea with strong pressing throughout amidst excellent saves from Jordan Pickford in goal, yet their away form is poor and could well be decisive in determining their fate.
Frank Lampard though should look to ensure that Everton try and retain their pressing tactics from last weekend given the opportunities on offer here, especially given Leicester’s defensive issues but the Foxes’ attack is in a good place so a draw might well be on the cards again.
Prediction: Leicester 1-1 Everton
Result: Leicester 1-2 Everton
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