Chelsea vs Leicester: Predictions, odds & betting tips

Both sides have been in strong scoring form and backing goals at both ends makes plenty of sense when they meet in the capital

Chelsea play their penultimate home game of the Premier League season on Thursday as Thomas Tuchel's men welcome Leicester to Stamford Bridge.

The side from west London currently sit third in the table and a win against the Foxes would ensure the Blues cannot be caught by rivals Tottenham who currently occupy the final Champions League position.

Chelsea vs Leicester City latest odds

Leicester head to the capital following back-to-back wins and are offered at 8/1 (9.00) with bet365 to make it a hat-trick of victories.

Chelsea, for their part, have won just one of their last four home matches and are priced at 4/11 (1.36) to win, with the draw available at 15/4 (4.75).

Chelsea vs Leicester City first goalscorer

Romelu Lukaku is the shortest priced player to net first at Stamford Bridge with the Belgian striker available at 15/4 (4.75) ahead of Kai Havertz at 9/2 (5.50) and Timo Werner at 5/1 (6.00).

The visitors' top scorer is Jamie Vardy who can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) to break the deadlock, with Patson Daka offered at 11/1 (12.00).

Chelsea vs Leicester City preview

Brendan Rodgers' men have been in consistent goalscoring form, netting in 13 of their last 15 league matches, and they will be confident of getting on the score sheet again in west London.

The Foxes are the fourth top scorers on the road this season in the Premier League, failing to score in just two of the 18 matches they have played away from the King Power Stadium, and backing them to score once more makes plenty of sense.

Chelsea have kept just two clean sheets in their last eight league encounters but have managed to score in 17 of their 18 top-flight games this season in front of their own fans.

Chelsea vs Leicester City tips & predictions

Both teams to score looks an obvious selection and one which is offered at the healthy price of 10/11 (1.91).

This bet has paid out in nine of Chelsea's last 12 home league games, as well as proving the correct prediction in each of Leicester's last five away clashes.