The top four race is hotting up as Leicester prepare to welcome Crystal Palace to the King Power this evening.
Brendan Rodgers’ side are enjoying a terrific season and have an FA Cup final against Chelsea to look forward to, but focus now switches back to the race to finish in the Premier League’s top four.
As is so often the case for Palace at this stage of the season, Roy Hodgson’s side are firmly rooted in mid-table, with their Premier League status all-but secured.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Leicester vs Crystal Palace is scheduled for an 8pm kick-off today, Monday, April 26, 2021.
The game will take place behind closed doors at the King Powe Stadium because of current coronavirus restrictions.
How to watch Leicester vs Crystal Palace
TV channel: Today’s match will be televised live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Premier League channels, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or Sky Go app.
Leicester vs Crystal Palace team news
Brendan Rodgers recalled James Maddison to his starting lineup for the first time since February in the win over West Brom on Thursday and the Englishman is likely to keep his place after an impressive display.
Palace have Jeffrey Schlupp, Mamadou Sakho and James Tomkins back in training, while Gary Cahill is expected to be fit to face the Foxes despite what Hodgson called a “minor problem”.
Leicester vs Crystal Palace prediction
Leicester looked in terrific form as they blew West Brom away on Thursday night and you can see a similar result here, with Kelechi Iheanacho in terrific form and Jamie Vardy back among the goals.
3-0 home win.
Leicester vs Crystal Palace head to head (h2h) history
Leicester wins: 6
Draws: 3
Crystal Palace wins: 8
Last meeting: Crystal Palace 1-1 Leicester (December 28, 2020)
Leicester vs Crystal Palace betting odds and tips
Leicester to win: 40/85
Draw: 7/2
Crystal Palace to win: 9/1
