Both teams will be looking to pick maximum points tomorrow after they both had to settle for a draw last week. Leicester conceded a goal with only minutes to go against Plymouth last week to make the score 2-2 and deny Leicester all 3pts. Preston also had to be happy with a point as they failed to break down Southend away.
Preston are currently 2nd in the Championship and will be looking for all three points, Leicester have slowly pulled their way up the table and will be hoping to continue to sneak towards the Play Offs.
Vital Quotes:
Leicester City Team News:
Leicester are still struggling to find fit central midfielders. Andy Johnson and James Wesoloski are both doubtful for the game tomorrow and Gareth Williams is still a couple of weeks away from the first team. To add to this Darren Kenton and Paddy McCarthy will miss the game through injury and suspension.
On a positive not Leicester will have Danny Tiatto back from suspension and he may find himself pushed into the centre of midfield.
Player to watch: Patrick Kisnorbo
After playing mid week in an international for Australia Patrick Kisnorbo will need to make sure he is fully prepared for the game against one of the leagues top scoring teams. He will also need to put in an extra special performance, due to Patrick McCarthy and Darren Kenton being unavailable for the game.
Preston North End Team News:
Preston will have for first team players out for tomorrow`s game. Youl Mawene, Neil Mellor and Adam Nolan are all injured, as is ex-Leicester player Callum Davidson.
Player to watch: Daniel Dichio
For a long time it seemed that Daniel Dichio couldn`t score for love nor money but a drastic change in fortunes has seen him score 4 goals in his last 6 games and he is sure to be a constant threat in the air on Saturday.
Match Facts & Stats
Last seasons game between the two teams saw Matty Fryatt score a goal before most fans had even taken their seats. Unfortunately for Leicester fans two goals either side of half time gave Preston a 2-1 win and ended a 6 game unbeaten run at home for Leicester last season.
Overall Preston seem to have the edge over Leicester as they have won 22 out of the 44 League games between the two teams, with Leicester only managing to win 9.
Leicester fans will be hoping that the team can take the Leicester wins into double figures and continue the recent good form.
sadly not to be though………….