Chelsea heads into this away match with a clear advantage.

Leicester is struggling, with their form dipping significantly and their attacking lineup severely weakened by injuries and suspensions.

Key absentees include Buonanotte, Fatawu, Pereira, Ayew, De Cordova-Reid, and the potentially unavailable Vardy, leaving their offense heavily depleted.

Leicester’s home form has also been disappointing, with just one win, two draws, and two losses, and a negative goal difference of 5:7 across five matches.

For Chelsea, this match holds additional significance as Enzo Maresca returns to familiar territory, adding a personal touch to the occasion. Chelsea is in solid form this season and is expected to continue their positive momentum. Their away performances have been particularly impressive, ranking as the third-best in the Premier League with 3 wins, 1 draw, and just 1 loss, along with an impressive goal difference of 12:5 from five away matches.

Adding to their confidence, Chelsea has won the last three head-to-head encounters with Leicester, further bolstering their prospects for another victory.