Leicester City are struggling as they host Brentford on Friday night. The Foxes have lost nine of their last ten matches, especially at home. However, a win could lift them out of the relegation zone. Brentford have been inconsistent, relying heavily on their home record in the first half of the season, but have now improved away from home.
Regarding team news, Leicester will be without James Justin and several other players due to injury. Brentford also have a number of injured players, with Van den Berg’s fitness uncertain.
Predicted lineups for both teams are also provided. Leicester are expected to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Vardy leading the attack. Brentford are also using a similar formation, with Schade, Wissa, Mbeumo and Damsgaard in the forward line.
Despite Leicester’s struggles at home, they could score against Brentford’s leaky defence. However, with a strong attack, Brentford are predicted to win 2-1.
Leicester vs Brentford head-to-head record (last five games)
Leicester: 2 wins
Brentford: 1 win
Draws: 2
Last meeting: Brentford 4-1 Leicester (30 November 2024) – Premier League
Match Facts
Leicester has a strong record against Brentford, winning 15 of their 34 meetings, while Brentford has seven victories.
After going eight home league games without a win against Brentford, Leicester is now unbeaten in their last four Premier League encounters.
Brentford ended an eight-match winless streak against Leicester with a 4-1 victory in last year’s reverse fixture.
Leicester has lost five straight home league games and risks setting an unwanted club record with a sixth.
Brentford, winless in nine previous Premier League away games, has now won their last three on the road.
Predicted lineups
Leicester City: Hermansen; Coulibaly, Faes, Okoli, Kristiansen; Soumare, Ndidi; Buonanotte, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Vardy
Brentford: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
What time does Leicester vs Brentford kick-off?
Location: Leicester, England
Stadium: King Power Stadium
Date: Friday 21 February
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
Referee: Tony Harrington
VAR: Craig Pawson