The visitors may be out of form at the start of the new season but boast an excellent scoring record on their travels in the Premier League
Two sides who have made disappointing starts to the Premier League season meet at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as Chelsea host Leicester City.
Thomas Tuchel’s men have three points from a possible nine and last time out suffered an embarrassing 3-0 loss at Leeds United.
The Foxes meanwhile have lost their last two matches after drawing with Brentford on the opening weekend of the campaign, and Brendan Rodgers’ side are big outsiders when they visit the capital this weekend.
Chelsea vs Leicester City latest odds
The visitors are offered at 6/1 (7.00) with bet365 to claim their first win of the season, while the Blues can be backed at 2/5 (1.40).
This has been an even matchup however over the last few years, with Chelsea winning just three of their last 10 competitive meetings with the Foxes.
The draw on Saturday is offered at 4/1 (5.00).
Chelsea vs Leicester City first goal scorer
The hosts’ Armando Broja is the favourite to break the deadlock at 9/2 (5.50), with what would be his first goal for his new club.
Raheem Sterling is also looking for his first goal in a Chelsea shirt and is priced at 5/1 (6.00) to net first with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount both at 11/2 (6.50).
The shortest priced player for the Midlands outfit is Jamie Vardy at 9/1 (10.00) with James Maddison the only player to have scored for Leicester so far this term available at 16/1 (17.00).
Chelsea vs Leicester City preview
Leicester have conceded at least two goals in each of the three matches they have played so far this season and Chelsea will be confident they can get back to scoring ways after their blank last weekend.
Keeping a clean sheet at Stamford Bridge however has been problematic for Tuchel’s team with the 2020 European champions managing just three shutouts in their last 15 home Premier League clashes.
That poor defensive record could be stretched further on Saturday with the visit of one of the most consistent scoring sides on the road in the Premier League in recent years.
Leicester have scored in 47 of their last 55 away matches in the English topflight, and their final away game of last season saw them draw 1-1 at Chelsea.
Chelsea vs Leicester City tips and predictions
Both teams to score is priced at 10/11 (1.91) which looks like an excellent price given the visitors’ exceptional scoring record away from home.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
