Leicester City will continue their unlikely quest for the Premier League title with a visit to struggling Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Eagles are now dangerously close to the relegation zone, so the points will be very important for them as well. The Foxes won the reverse fixture 1-0 this season, while last season Crystal Palace won 2-0 at home. The overall history shows 64 direct matches between the two teams, with a balanced record: 24 wins for Leicester and 23 for Crystal Palace, along with 17 draws.
Crystal Palace have impressed in the first half of the season, they even seemed like they could challenge for a top-four place. But then they became unrecognizable, they have not won a match since December 19 and that run of 12 games without a win dropped them to just two places above the relegation zone. Moreover, they have lost all their last five home matches. They did secure a place in the FA Cup semi-finals thanks to a 2-0 victory at Reading, but that won't be any consolation if they get relegated. Connor Wickham and Mile Jedinak will be out of contention, so Emmanuel Adebayor should play in attack.
Leicester are currently five points clear of Tottenham at the top of the table and their unlikely title bid seems more possible than ever. Last Monday they squeezed past Newcastle 1-0, recording their second consecutive league win without conceding. They have lost just three matches this season and have the best record in the league when it comes to away matches. There are no fresh injury concerns for manager Claudio Ranieri, but Andy King remains unavailable.
Probable line-ups:
Palace: Hennessey - Ward, Dann, Delaney, Souare - Zaha, Cabaye, Ledley, Puncheon - Adebayor, Bolasie
Leicester: Schmeichel - Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs - Albrighton, Drinkwater, Kante, Mahrez - Vardy, Okazaki
My prediction: 0-0 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Palace win - 3.00 Draw - 3.40 Leicester win - 2.50
sharpe 7 years ago
Although very tough, Leicester won another one and that's all that matters especially so near to the end of season. I've had expected more from Palace this season but they were really good in that one and only the misses didn't allow the team to grab at least a point from that game. Leicester continue to amaze even themselves...
Although very tough, Leicester won another one and that's all that matters especially so near to the end of season. I've had expected more from Palace this season but they were really good in that one and only the misses didn't allow the team to grab at least a point from that game. Leicester continue to amaze even themselves and maybe their game is not so attractive any more but they still manage to find the ways to win.
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milo?.sekuli? 8 years ago
As I said earlier, Leicester is destined to win the title. All the results of other teams so far went in Leicester's favor . I expect that same thing will happen today, and the victory for Leicester. It would be nice for them to open the match with the fast goal and try to finish the job at the halftime break. C'mon foxes,...
As I said earlier, Leicester is destined to win the title. All the results of other teams so far went in Leicester's favor . I expect that same thing will happen today, and the victory for Leicester. It would be nice for them to open the match with the fast goal and try to finish the job at the halftime break. C'mon foxes, be strong.
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h34dhunt3r 8 years ago
Crystal Palace didn't win in 2016 which gives us all the right to cheer for Leicester dream to continue. I have to disagree with this prediction of yours Johnny aswell, my believes are that Foxes will win this one easily then odds are giving chances to them. Why? Well Leicester scored on 14 out of 15 matches away from home...
Crystal Palace didn't win in 2016 which gives us all the right to cheer for Leicester dream to continue. I have to disagree with this prediction of yours Johnny aswell, my believes are that Foxes will win this one easily then odds are giving chances to them. Why? Well Leicester scored on 14 out of 15 matches away from home and I can't see it being 0:0. Also, one of the worst teams at home faces the strongest away team. My predictions: - Result: 0:2 for Leicester City; - Man of the match: James Vardy
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jakablazic 8 years ago
Is fairy tail continuing or Crystal Palace will finally win in Premiership? Everybody who loves football is hopes for scenario No. 1. Okazaki's wondergoal led Leicester to win against Newcastle and closing a bit more to EPL trophy. CP recovered some confidence by winning at Reading in FA Cup. First game this season in Leicester...
Is fairy tail continuing or Crystal Palace will finally win in Premiership? Everybody who loves football is hopes for scenario No. 1. Okazaki's wondergoal led Leicester to win against Newcastle and closing a bit more to EPL trophy. CP recovered some confidence by winning at Reading in FA Cup. First game this season in Leicester ended 1-0 for tomorrows guests, Jamie Vardy scored. I wouldn't mind the same scenario tomorrow at Selhurst Park. Come on Foxes, let's shake football world a bit more!
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