Leicester City‘s fight against relegation sees them host Brentford at the King Power Stadium on Friday 21st February at 8pm.
The Foxes are on a torrid run of form under Ruud van Nistelrooy, but they aren’t down and out yet. Brentford are looking to climb into the top half of the table and maybe even force a late European push. This game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League.
Brentford to win, Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime and Boubakary Soumare to be booked (13/1 with BetMGM)
Brentford have won their past two away league games, while Leicester have lost their past four at home. Bryan Mbeumo has scored in three of his past four away league games. Boubakary Soumare has been booked eight times in 22 appearances this season.
Leicester vs Brentford Odds
How both teams go into Leicester vs Brentford
While they aren’t completely adrift, Leicester know they are facing an uphill battle in their fight against relegation. The Foxes tried to combat their poor start to the season by replacing Steve Cooper with Van Nistelrooy, but the Dutchman hasn’t had the desired effect. Leicester have lost eight of their 11 league games under Van Nistelrooy, including an ongoing run of four straight home defeats, punctuated by a win over Spurs, leaving them two points adrift.
At the moment, Brentford aren’t really challenging for anything. They’re too high to be dragged into the relegation battle, but not high enough yet to be challenging for Europe. But the Bees will be hoping they can climb the table, currently sitting 11th. Brentford’s away form was their biggest hindrance earlier in the season, but they are now unbeaten in their past four on the road.
Leicester team news
This game looks set to be too soon for Ricardo Pereira. Abdul Fatawu is out for the season. James Justin faces a late fitness test.
Brentford team news
Rico Henry could return for this game, though it will be touch and go. Josh Dasilva will not be available. Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago and Gustavo Nunes are longer-term absentees.
Leicester vs Brentford head-to-head
After losing their first two Premier League meetings, Brentford are unbeaten in their past three games against Leicester. But two of those finished level.
| Leicester vs Brentford H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Ground | |||||
| 30/11/24 | Brentford 4-1 Leicester | Gtech Community Stadium, London | |||||
| 18/03/23 | Brentford 1-1 Leicester | Gtech Community Stadium, London | |||||
| 07/08/22 | Leicester 2-2 Brentford | King Power Stadium, Leicester | |||||
| 20/03/22 | Leicester 2-1 Brentford | King Power Stadium, Leicester | |||||
| 24/10/21 | Brentford 1-2 Leicester | Gtech Community Stadium, London | |||||