Leicester City could hardly face an easier opening to their title defence. Managerless Hull City, with only 13 fit professionals, look ripe for the taking. The home side will be particularly short in defence, with three centre-backs – Alex Bruce, Harry Maguire and the captain, Michael Dawson – injured, as well as the goalkeeper Alan McGregor. Suspension means Robert Huth is the only notable absentee for Leicester, who may give a debut to Ahmed Musa. Paul Macinnes
Kick-off Saturday 12.30pm
Venue KCOM Stadium
Last season n/a
Live Sky Sports 1
Referee Mike Dean
Last season G33, Y106, R9, 3.76 cards per game
Odds H 3-1 A 10-11 D 5-2
Hull City
Subs from Kuciak, Diomandé, Tymon, Clucas, Luer, Bowen, Batty, Ter Horst, Barkworth, Olley, Clackstone, Rodgers
Doubtful None
Injured Maguire (knock, 27 Aug), Bruce (achilles, Oct), Dawson (knee, Oct), McGregor (back, Oct), Odubajo (knee, unknown)
Suspended None
Form n/a
Discipline (last season) Y59 R1
Top scorer (last season) Hernández 21
Leicester City
Subs from Zieler, Chilwell, James, King, Amartey, Kapustka, Schlupp, Lawrence, Okazaki, Gray, Ulloa
Doubtful None
Injured None
Suspended Huth (last of three)
Form n/a
Discipline (last season) Y51 R3
Top scorer (last season) Vardy 24
