Crystal Palace vs Leicester: Premier League preview

The 75-year-old is back in charge of the Eagles after Patrick Vieira was sacked, with Palace just three points off the relegation zone and possessing the joint-worst attacking record in the Premier League this season.

Leicester are two points worse off and sit 17th in the table, firmly in a relegation battle that looks certain to go down to the wire. The Foxes have lost five and drawn one of their last six matches in all competitions.

Date, kick-off time and venue

Crystal Palace vs Leicester is scheduled for a 3pm BST kick-off time on Saturday, April 1 2023.

Selhurst Park in London will host.

Where to watch Crystal Palace vs Leicester

TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast live in the UK as it takes place during the blackout imposed across English football.

Highlights: Match of the Day, however, will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm BST on BBC One on Saturday.

Crystal Palace vs Leicester team news

Vicente Guaita is in contention to start from Palace as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury, with the goalkeeping taking part in first-team training this week. Sam Johnstone is also close to a return.

Joachim Andersen is a doubt after pulling out of the Denmark squad having picked up injury in the warm-up against Arsenal before the international break.

Harry Souttar is a fitness concern for Leicester, after he returned early from international duty. The defender picked up an ankle injury in Australia’s win over Ecuador, and a late decision will be made over his availability against Palace.

Jonny Evans could also miss out with a muscle injury, while Youri Tielemans reamins on the sidelines with an ankle problem.

Crystal Palace vs Leicester prediction

The return of Hodgson will surely give Palace some sort of lift, though it’s unlikely to bring a swift return to goalscoring form.

Neither side are convincing at all and with it likely to be a tense encounter with so much on the line, the points could well be shared.

Draw, 1-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Crystal Palace wins: 27

Draws: 21

Leicester wins: 30

Crystal Palace vs Leicester latest odds

Crystal Palace to win: 6/4

Draw: 11/5

Leicester to win: 19/10

Odds via Betfair and subject to change.