class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Champions League football potentially at stake, Al Hain-Cole is expecting another closely fought encounter between the Blues and Rodgers' men<\/p>\n
<\/head><\/p>\nChelsea and Leicester City face a Champions League qualification showdown when they meet at Stamford Bridge in Tuesday\u2019s Premier League clash.<\/p>\n
The Foxes are two points ahead of their opponents in third place, with Liverpool breathing down their necks just a single point outside the top four.<\/p>\n
Chelsea vs Leicester Latest Odds<\/p>\n
Having pulled off a historic 1-0 victory against this opposition in Saturday\u2019s FA Cup final, they are available at 4\/1 (5.00) with bet365 to seal their place in the Champions League with another big win over the Blues here.<\/p>\n
Defeat at Wembley was a second in succession in all competitions for Thomas Tuchel\u2019s men, who can be backed at 7\/10 (1.70) to get their season back on track by coming out on top.<\/p>\n
Five of the guests\u2019 last 11 away games have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 11\/4 (3.75) available on this one also finishing up all square.<\/p>\n
Chelsea vs Leicester Team News<\/p>\n
Edouard Mendy, Ben Chilwell, Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic could all be recalled after starting on the bench in the FA Cup final, although Mateo Kovacic remains an injury doubt.<\/p>\n
Jonny Evans is unlikely to feature after coming off injured at Wembley, while Cengiz Under, James Justin and Harvey Barnes are sidelined.<\/p>\n
Chelsea vs Leicester Preview<\/p>\n
While a couple of weeks ago the Blues looked set to celebrate the return of fans with an FA Cup trophy, a top-four place wrapped up, and an upcoming Champions League final to look forward to, there are now sure to be plenty of nerves among the Stamford Bridge crowd.<\/p>\n
This match will therefore feel like another cup final in terms of significance for the home team, with proceedings likely to follow a similar path to the tight and tense affair that took place at Wembley.<\/p>\n
Indeed, just one of the last nine encounters between this pair have produced more than two goals, with only 13 goals scored in total during that spell.<\/p>\n
Chelsea vs Leicester Tips and Predictions<\/p>\n
Considering under 2.5 goals have been scored in 23 of Chelsea\u2019s 27 matches under their current boss, odds of 4\/5 (1.80) seem generous on no more than two going in once again when Leicester come to town.<\/p>\n