In an upcoming Championship clash, Leicester City will face Norwich City on Saturday, February 28. The match kicks off at 12:30 PM and will take place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. Fans can watch the game live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Match Preview: Leicester vs Norwich
Leicester City is currently battling to avoid relegation and aims to secure a crucial victory against an injury-plagued Norwich side. The Foxes are in the Championship’s bottom three, risking their second consecutive relegation. However, the arrival of manager Gary Rowett has sparked some positive changes. Leicester secured draws against seasoned opponents, drawing 2-2 against Stoke and 1-1 against Middlesbrough in Rowett’s early matches.
Rowett’s coaching style focuses on organization and resilience, traits that appear to be benefitting Leicester’s squad as they strive to gain momentum. With only 12 matches remaining in the season, the Foxes are under pressure to convert draws into wins, and they have a promising opportunity against a depleted Norwich lineup that may be missing up to 14 players.
Norwich’s Challenges
The Canaries face significant challenges with many senior players sidelined, particularly up front. Josh Sargent, a key scorer with 51 goals over three and a half seasons, is close to leaving for MLS side Toronto FC. Additionally, players like Jovon Makama and Mohamed Toure will not participate in the match due to injuries. Toure’s absence is particularly impactful following a solid performance in the previous match against Sheffield Wednesday, which Norwich won 2-0.
Betting Tips and Predictions
The betting market reflects Leicester’s recent performance, with suggested bets including Leicester to win with a draw no bet at odds of 4-5. Here are some key statistics to consider:
- Leicester has won their last five matches against Norwich.
- Leicester’s last three league victories occurred at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester has scored in 18 of their last 19 matches.
- Norwich has had at least three goals in seven of their last ten games.
- Norwich has not kept a clean sheet in their last seven visits to Leicester.
Latest Betting Odds
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Leicester Win | 29-20 |
| Norwich Win | 7-4 |
| Draw | 12-5 |
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Leicester faces several injury issues, with Jannik Vestergaard and others like Jordan James and Aaron Ramsey unavailable. The predicted lineup for Leicester could be a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring:
- Goalkeeper: Begovic
- Defenders: Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, L Thomas
- Midfielders: Winks, Skipp
- Forwards: Fatawu, Mukasa, Mavididi, Ayew
Norwich’s lineup may also be impacted by injuries. They could deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with players like:
- Goalkeeper: Kovacevic
- Defenders: Stacey, McConville, Darling, Fisher
- Midfielders: Wright, McLean
- Forwards: Gibbs, Maghoma, Ahmed, Kvistgaarden
As Leicester City prepares to battle Norwich City, the stakes are high for both teams as they aim to secure vital points in this Championship encounter.
