Chris Sutton predicts Leicester City vs Leeds United

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It’s Leicester City vs Leeds United on Thursday, and Chris Sutton has revealed his prediction for the game.

Both clubs have been really poor this season. Leeds haven’t won a game in the Premier League since August, while the Foxes have only picked up one victory all season.

There’s a risk that both clubs could go down if things don’t change, but Sutton has backed one of them to turn things around this week.

Chris Sutton predicts Leicester City vs Leeds United

Both Leicester and Leeds suffered defeats at the weekend.

The Foxes were beaten 2-1 by a Bournemouth side whose fortunes have changed, while Leeds battered Arsenal in the second half but still didn’t manage to avoid defeat.

Both sides will view this game as one they have to bounce back in, and Sutton believes it will be Leeds who will end their terrible run with a big win on Thursday.

He wrote in his column on BBC Sport: “Leicester are without the hugely influential James Maddison, who is suspended after he was booked for his late dive against Crystal Palace. He will rue that dive, because it could cost his team here.

“Leeds have not got the results their play has deserved on a few occasions this season, including their defeat to Arsenal at the weekend when they played with great intensity.

“This is where all of that changes, because I am backing them to get a break or two at King Power Stadium.

“Prediction: Leicester 1-4 Leeds.”

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After watching Leeds’ performance against Arsenal in the second half on Sunday, you’ve got to back them to beat Leicester, who have looked awful this season.

Jesse Marsch’s side absolutely dominated the Gunners after the break. Arsenal were not able to string a few passes together, and Leeds are the only side to have caused the Premier League leaders real problems this season.

Patrick Bamford looked incredibly sharp when he came on at half-time. He really troubled the defenders, and apart from his missed penalty, it was a near-perfect performance from the 29-year-old.

If he starts against this shaky Leicester backline on Thursday, Leeds could cause havoc at the King Power.