Chelsea enter this crucial fixture buoyed by recent victories in the Premier League and UEFA Conference League, yet they remain wary of complacency.
Chelsea have built up their confidence after a superb 4-0 victory over Southampton and a hard-fought 2-1 win at Copenhagen. Moreover, these impressive results have set a positive tone for their upcoming challenge against Leicester.
However, history reminds the Blues not to underestimate any opponent. They have rarely lost more than once against promoted sides since the 2012/13 campaign, and a 2-0 loss to Ipswich in December serves as a timely caution against overconfidence.
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have enjoyed remarkable form. They secured seven wins and four draws in the league while suffering only two defeats. Furthermore, the team now aims to notch four consecutive league victories—a feat not achieved since a previous five-match run ended in May.
Enzo Maresca is preparing to welcome his rivals, a side he masterfully guided to a title last season. In addition, his current squad remains unbeaten in the last four home league encounters, registering two wins and two draws while conceding only one goal in each match.
In contrast, Leicester face a challenging period. They have endured four consecutive league defeats while conceding multiple goals, and they now trail the safety zone by five points. Manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy insists his team remains in contention, yet the Foxes have struggled to find the net in these matches.
Even their notable 2-1 away victory late in January feels like a distant memory. The only other team the Foxes have managed to beat on the road in the Premier League is bottom-of-the-table Southampton. Additionally, although they have scored in each of their last six visits to Stamford Bridge, failing to score in nine of their last 12 league matches suggests that finding the net will be a tall order.
The spotlight now falls on key players who could influence the outcome. Enzo Fernández, who scored Chelsea’s second goal in November’s reverse fixture, has found the net in two of his last three games and has recently picked up three bookings. Likewise, Jordan Ayew emerged as Leicester’s goalscorer in November’s encounter, and he has impressively netted three league goals in injury time.
Finally, it is important to note a unique trend for Leicester. They have not managed to score before halftime in any of their last nine Premier League matches, which further complicates their battle for survival.
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