Saturday, 15:00
Monday blues are self-inflicted
On Monday night Huddersfield lost their first game since winning promotion to the Premier League, as West Ham triumphed 2-0.
Though the Hammers were the better side, Huddersfield had periods of the game when they were on top and were enjoying a period of dominance when the opposition scored a lucky late goal to break the deadlock.
As fortunate as West Ham were to take the lead, the goal was a self-inflicted error from Huddersfield's point of view. Pedro Obiang's shot only found the net thanks to the Huddersfield defender Mathias Jorgensen's decision to turn away from the ball and allow it to hit his back, deflecting it in. Such naivety could cost the Terriers dear, as the Premier League is tough enough without gifting the opposition unnecessary goals.
David Wagner is also having to deal with a number of injuries. Martin Cranie, Jonathan Hogg, Kasey Palmer, Jon Gorenc Stankovic and Nahki Wells are all out, though Steve Mounie and Collin Quaner could return.
Pressure back on Leicester
Leicester have had a very difficult start to the season, having already met Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea, losing all three games.
Their sole victory came at home to promoted Brighton and Leicester really need to get back to winning ways against a Huddersfield side that are also newcomers to the top flight. The fact that their defeats came against better opposition and were narrow losses, does not mean that Leicester are under any less pressure.
After all, this is a team that won the title and then flirted with relegation the following season, as they struggled with the new weight of expectation. With their next home game coming against Liverpool and the side currently 17th, this match represents a test of mental strength for Craig Shakespeare's team.
Unlike his opposing manager, Shakespeare almost has a fully fit squad to choose from, with Christian Fuchs and Matty James the only doubts for the trip to Yorkshire.
Foxes too short with outcome uncertain
Leicester are the favourites at 2.38, with the draw and a Huddersfield win both priced at 3.40.
While Leicester should be the favourites, their price is too slim considering they come into this match after back-to-back defeats, while Huddersfield are unbeaten at home.
An alternative is to back Leicester at 1.69 in the draw no bet market, but with the result in question, it may be better to look towards the goals markets.
Leicester are reliable scorers
Over 2.5 Goals is the favourite at 2.14, with unders at 1.83.
Huddersfield's last three games have seen under 2.5 goals, but it's rare that Leicester fail to find the net under Shakespeare. Back both teams to score at 1.84.
Vardy continues to party
Jamie Vardy has been rejuvenated since Shakespeare took over and has scored three goals in four games this season.
In total Vardy has found the net 11 times in 17 Premier League appearances under Shakespeare, a total only bettered by Harry Kane (14) and Romelu Lukaku (12). The price of [2.75] to add to his tally looks generous and it's also worth considering him to open the scoring at 6.00.
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Back both Huddersfield and Leicester to score at 1.84
Back Vardy to score at [2.75]
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