Chelsea will be hoping to continue their impressive form since the resumption of the English football season when they take on Leicester City in their FA Cup quarter-final tie.
The Blues produced arguably their best performance of the season to secure a crucial 2-1 win over Manchester City to take a giant step towards finishing in the top four.
That followed a narrow 2-1 win over Aston Villa last weekend and it would be another feather in Frank Lampard's hat if his side manage to dump out Leicester.
Brendan Rodgers' side have been in fine form throughout the season although their 2020 form leaves something to be desired, and with back-to-back draws, there are concerns the Foxes may burn out before the season ends.
The FA Cup will offer the hosts a timely escape with their league form and if seven-time winners Chelsea are to make it through to the last four, they will need to put in a good performance to come away with a victory.
Date, time and venue
Leicester vs Chelsea is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
The match will be played behind closed doors at the King Power Stadium with no spectators allowed due to government's guidelines regarding large gatherings, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
How to watch
TV channel: The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 - with coverage starting from 3.30pm - which can be added to an existing contract from £15 per month. Their 'Big Sport' package is also available at £40 per month, while viewers can also watch via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99.
Team news
Tammy Abraham is pushing for his first start since the restart when Chelsea travel to Leicester in the FA Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.
Olivier Giroud has been given the nod for the Blues' first two games but Abraham made an impact off the bench against Manchester City and is likely to lead the line at the King Power Stadium.
Frank Lampard may seek to freshen things up with three games in six days, with youngsters Reece James and Billy Gilmour coming into the side.
Veteran winger Pedro could make his first start since agreeing a short-term deal to remain at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season before he joins Roma.
Predicted XI: Kepa; James, Christensen, Rudiger, Alonso; Gilmour, Kante, Barkley; Pedro, Abraham, Pulisic.
Prediction: Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea
The last FA Cup clash between these two sides, also at the quarter-final stage, ended in a 1-1 draw before Chelsea edged it in extra time and everything suggests it will be another tight encounter this time around.
But Leicester have hit a slump in form with Jamie Vardy struggling for goals and key players such as Ricardo Pereira out injured.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have hit the ground running after the three-month hiatus and looked very sharp against Manchester City. A narrow away win looks a safe bet.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Chelsea boast a superior head-to-head record coming into this clash with 56 wins, 26 defeats and 34 draws.
They have lost just once in their last 11 meetings with the Foxes, although their three most recent meetings have all ended in draws.
Betting odds and tips
- Leicester to win: 85/40
- Chelsea to win: 6/4
- Draw: 5/2
- Correct score 2-1 Chelsea: 10/1
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