Fulham have won each of their last three meetings with the Foxes, their longest winning streak in this fixture since 1967, now aiming to win three consecutive visits to Leicester for the first time ever.
Leicester City vs Fulham Preview
After both these two sides were beaten in mid-week, will either get back to winning ways in the East Midlands? For Leicester, it was yet another defeat, this time beaten 2-0 by Crystal Palace at home, despite ending the night with 21 shots to the Eagles' nine. That though was a sixth successive Premier League defeat for Ruud van Nistelrooy's side, with the Foxes now tasting defeat in ten of their last 13 league outings, winning only once during this miserable period. As a result, Leicester remain 19th, still two points from safety, in desperate need of victory.
Fulham on the other hand are up in ninth, just below the potential European positions, despite seeing their eight-match unbeaten streak come to an end on Tuesday. Alex Iwobi's double at the London Stadium was ultimately in vain, given that Fulham were beaten 3-2 by West Ham United, paying the price for two seperate incidents of kamikaze playing out from the back, gifting the Hammers goals. Nevertheless, Marco Silva's team are still enjoying a strong campaign and, having beaten Leicester 2-1 at Craven Cottage back in August, will be confident of claiming another victory, this time at the King Power on Saturday.
Leicester City vs Fulham Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 89.
- Leicester City Wins: 29. Draws: 17. Fulham Wins: 43.
Leicester City Team News
Ricardo Pereira, Wilfried Ndidi and Abdul Fatawu are sidelined long-term while, with Mads Hermansen out do to a groin injury, Jakub Stolarczyk will continue to deputise in goal. Somewhat surprisingly, Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes were chosen as the centre-back duo on Wednesday, with Conor Coady missing out, while Facundo Buonanotte also returned to the XI, chosen over Jordan Ayew. Following another defeat, it'll be interesting to see what changes Ruud van Nistelrooy might make; Bobby De Cordova-Reid will be hoping to return to the side against his former club, while right-back Woyo Coulibaly could debut, having arrived from Parma for £3 million.
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Fulham: (4-2-3-1): Stolarczyk; Justin, Vestergaard, Coady, Kristiansen; Winks, Soumaré, Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy.
Leicester City Players to Watch vs Fulham
Since coming into the side, Jakub Stolarczyk has saved just 54% of the shots he's faced, yet to keep a clean sheet, which certainly isn't all on him, but is indicative of Leicester's terrible defensive record.
Fulham Team News
The visitors are without Kenny Tete, Sander Berge and Reiss Nelson, although Emile Smith Rowe returned to the lineup on Tuesday, starting for the first time since 8 December following a knock. Marco Silva abandoned the back three he had been deploying of late at West Ham, with Issa Diop dropping out, so could actually name an unchanged XI, featuring Harry Wilson, getting the nod out-wide over Adama Traoré.
Fulham predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-3-3): Leno; Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Pereira, Lukić, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Iwobi; Jiménez.
Fulham Player to Watch vs Leicester City
Raúl Jiménez has ten goals to his name this season, although he has never scored in eight attempts against Leicester, only facing Crystal Palace more frequently in his career without finding the net.
Leicester City vs Fulham Prediction
We are backing Fulham for victory on Saturday. Leicester concede way to many shot, chances and goals, while the Cottagers are simply a well-oiled machine, meaning they have to be favourites to pick up all the point at the King Power: Leicester City 1-2 Fulham.
Leicester City vs Fulham FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Leicester City vs Fulham Premier League game on TV channel?
Leicester City vs Fulham Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 5 Canada
How to watch Leicester City vs Fulham Premier League game on live streaming?
Leicester City vs Fulham Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Leicester City vs Fulham in the Premier League?
Leicester City vs Fulham takes place on Saturday 18 January 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PST).