2019-20 Premier League – Leicester vs Crystal Palace Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Leicester vs Crystal Palace kick off? Saturday 4th July, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Leicester vs Crystal Palace being played? King Power Stadium, Leicester
Where can I get tickets for Leicester vs Crystal Palace? No tickets are available as this match will be played behind closed doors
What TV channel is Leicester vs Crystal Palace on in the UK? Sky Sports & Sky Pick (Sky channel 159, Freeview channel 11, Freesat channel 144)
Where can I stream Leicester vs Crystal Palace in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
LEICESTER
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Schmeichel; Justin, Soyuncu, Evans, Chilwell; Ndidi; Ayoze Perez, Maddison, Tielemans, Gray; Iheanacho
Unavailable: Amartey (Injured), Ricardo Pereira (Injured)
Doubtful:
CRYSTAL PALACE
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Guaita; Ward, Cahill, Sakho, Van Aanholt; McArthur, McCarthy, Milivojević; Townsend, Ayew, Zaha
Unavailable: Kelly (Injured), Tomkins (Injured), Schlupp (Injured)
Doubtful: Benteke (Injured)
THE KEY STATS
- Leicester have won only 1 of their last 8 league matches
- Leicester have lost each of their last 2 home Premier League matches against Crystal Palace
- Leicester have kept a clean sheet in each of their last 2 home league matches
- There have been under 1.5 goals scored in 4 of Leicester’s last 5 home matches in all competitions
- Crystal Palace have lost each of their last 2 league matches
- Crystal Palace have lost to nil in each of their last 2 league matches
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Crystal Palace's last 6 league games
- Crystal Palace have kept only 2 clean sheets in their last 8 away league games
- Crystal Palace have won by a margin of 3 goals in each of their last 2 away Premier League matches against Leicester
THE PREDICTION
Leicester have only managed to pick up two points from their four games since the resumption and they are in serious risk of throwing away the Champions League place that they have looked certain to claim for most of the season. They come off another disappointing display against Everton where they found themselves 2-0 down early in the game due to a poor start. While they responded well and put in a good second half display, they have to start quicker here. They face a Palace side whose form has dipped a little also so it may be a good time to be playing them. They have little other than pride to play for and that may work in Leicester’s favour. Their confidence is low but the urgency should be there at the very least. Palace can cause them problems on the counter with the threat and pace of their attacking trio but expect the hosts to edge a game that should see goals at both ends.
