‘The run ends here’ – Chelsea vs Leicester City prediction: The72

Chelsea come into their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Leicester City looking to defeat the third Championship side of their run to the last eight. They defeated Preston North End 4-0 in the third round and squeaked past Leeds United in the previous round.

Last time out in the Premier League, Mauricio Pochettino and his team overcame Newcastle United 3-2.

Leicester City, who are currently at the top of the Championship standings, have been dropping points. They won over Sunderland after losing three in a row, but were held to a 2-2 draw by Hull City in their last encounter.

The Foxes have overcome Millwall, Birmingham City, and Bournemouth to reach the quarter-finals.

Here are some of our writers’ predictions for the game.

“I can see this one playing out similarly to Chelsea’s game against Leeds United. This Pochettino team will give Leicester City a way into the game, whether through a failure to convert chances or defensive errors.

“It will be up to the Foxes to make those opportunities count, because, as in the Leeds tie, Chelsea’s top players will most likely carry them to victory and on to the next round.

“I’d love to see Leicester advance to the quarterfinals, but I believe their run is over. I predict that the Premier League team will win 2-1 this weekend.”