Leicester City will be looking to bounce back quickly after suffering a defeat against Hull City in their last match. With a packed fixture schedule, fans are hopeful that the next game will help the team put the disappointment against The Tigers behind them.
Their upcoming opponents, Millwall, have been in formidable form, securing three consecutive wins and currently sitting third in the EFL Championship table with 20 points—three points ahead of Leicester, who are in ninth place. The contrast in their recent performances sets the stage for an intriguing clash.
Leicester’s rotation policy has raised eyebrows, but it may be due to the need to rest players returning from international duty. Key players like Aaron Ramsey and Jeremy Monga, who were left out of the starting lineup against Hull, are expected to make a return in the match against Millwall, given their strong performances in previous games.
However, Millwall will be missing several players due to injuries, including Billy Mitchell, Joshua Coburn, Macaulay Langstaff, Massimo Luongo, Steven Benda, Benicio Baker, and Lucas Jensen, which could provide an opportunity for Leicester to capitalize on.
Historically, Leicester and Millwall have faced each other numerous times in various competitions. Their first encounter took place on January 27, 1934, during which Leicester secured a convincing win with a score of 6-3 in the FA Cup. More recently, in their last meeting on April 9, 2024, Leicester fell to a narrow 0-1 defeat in league play.
As the teams prepare for the match, here are the anticipated line-ups:
Leicester City: Stolarczyk, Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Thomas, Winks, James, Ramsey, Monga, Fatawu, Ayew
Millwall: Crocombe; Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Sturge; Mazou-Sacko, De Norre, Azeez, Cundle, Ballo; Ivanovic
Predictions are leaning towards a 2-1 victory for Leicester, as fans remain optimistic about the team’s resilience and potential to improve as they seek to climb the ranks in the championship. With historical context and the current form of both teams, this match promises to be a compelling encounter for supporters eager for Leicester to return to winning ways.