Leicester City welcome Ipswich Town to the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon for a battle between relegated sides.
The Foxes have long known their fate after a disastrous comeback season in the Premier League but four points from their last two outings has lifted them level with Ipswich in 18th.
Sunday will only be about celebrating Jamie Vardy, who is making his final appearance for Leicester - it‘s been decided he won‘t face Bournemouth on the final day. If he scores against the Tractor Boys, it will be his 200th goal in his 500th showing for the Foxes.
Ipswich will want to upset Vardy's party and manage another Premier League win before their return to the Championship. Kieran McKenna‘s side have only been victorious once in the league since the turn of the year - a rare triumph at Bournemouth back in April.
Here‘s Sports Illustrated‘s preview of the lower-table duel.
What Time Does Leicester vs. Ipswich Kick-Off?
- Location: Leicester, England
- Stadium: King Power Stadium
- Date: Sunday, 18 May
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 BST / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Andre Kitchen
- VAR: Neil Davies
Leicester vs. Ipswich Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
- Leicester: 2 wins
- Ipswich: 0 wins
- Draws: 3
- Last meeting: Ipswich 1–1 Leicester (November 2, 2024) - Premier League
Current Form (All Competitions)
How to Watch Leicester vs. Ipswich on TV
Leicester Team News
Having announced his departure at the end of the current campaign, Vardy will soak up the adoration of the King Power crowd one final time this weekend. He will want to bow out on a high and reach a double digits goal tally for the term having only managed nine thus far.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that Ricardo Pereira could be involved against Ipswich but it‘s far from certain. Should the right-back miss out, he will join Abdul Fatawu, Bobby De Cordova Reid, Stephy Mavididi and Mads Hermansen on the sidelines.
Leicester Predicted Lineup vs. Ipswich
Leicester predicted lineup vs. Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Stolarczyk; Justin, Coady, Faes, Thomas; Ndidi, Soumaré; McAteer, Buonanotte, El Khannous; Vardy.
Ipswich Team News
However, there are no more returnees against the Foxes and Ipswich will continue without a host of names. In defence, goalkeeper Arijanet Muric and full-back Conor Townsend are out, while Kalvin Phillips remains sidelined in holding midfield.
Further forward, Sammie Szmodics, Wes Burns, Chiedozie Ogbene and Jaden Philogene are unavailable, with Conor Chaplin also a doubt.
Leif Davis is available once more following a three-game suspension.
Ipswich Predicted Lineup vs. Leicester
Ipswich predicted lineup vs. Leicester (4-3-3): Palmer; Tuanzebe, O'Shea, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Taylor; Hutchinson, Enciso, J. Clarke; Delap.
Leicester vs. Ipswich Score Prediction
You would be foolish to bet against Vardy reaching his double century in Leicester colours at the King Power but that doesn‘t mean the hosts will taste victory. While they have been slightly better in recent outings, they still leave much to be desired across the pitch and especially defensively.
Ipswich have the capacity to secure a fourth successive 1–1 draw with Leicester on Sunday and will be keen to give their travelling supporters something to celebrate at the end of a tiring and gloomy campaign.
Prediction: Leicester 1–1 Ipswich
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