Prediction: Leicester vs Nottingham Forest
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker:
Two teams who find themselves looking for a real boost on Monday night, Leicester will host Nottingham Forest at the King Power.
LeicesterStarting with the hosts, ahead of the September international break with another nightmarish spectacle, it's no secret that Leicester find themselves in the midst of a veritable Premier League nightmare. Marking their return to action on Monday night sitting at the bottom of the table, many around the King Power will be surprised that Brendan Rodgers remains in the dugout. Under intense scrutiny in recent months, the Foxes are now in the thick of a relegation clash. Remarkably picking up just a single point in one of their first seven Premier League clashes this season, the former Liverpool boss will know that Monday's encounter is a real showdown for the former top-flight champions. With a series of defensive problems and a staggering 11 goals in their back-to-back defeats by Tottenham and Brighton before the break, Rodgers' battered side need to find some stability.
Team News
Having to settle for a place in Leicester's back-to-back defeats to Tottenham and Brighton, Jamie Vardy looks set to make a full comeback on Monday night.
With three strikes so far this season and arguably Rodgers' best player, James Maddison is set to join Vardy in attack. Despite coming under recent scrutiny, former Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward is set to start between the sticks again here.
Nottingham ForestWhen it comes to the visitors, while Nottingham Forest might have managed to secure a 1-0 win over West Ham on August 14, Steve Cooper's side failed to sustain that momentum. Last seen before the international break with another remarkable home slump, the returning Premier League players have now lost each of their last four top-flight games. Eventually hit by back-to-back 3-2 defeats to Fulham and Bournemouth, the Reds look destined for a relegation slump this time around. Comprising just one victory in their first seven competitions this season, Monday's guests have also earned a reputation for their own blatant defensive struggles. On a run that is highlighted by a 6-0 away win against reigning champions Manchester City heading into September, Forest have netted 14 strikes in their four-game losing streak.
>Team News
Nottingham Forest have announced that Scott McKenna, 25, is in doubt about his injury after being hit while away with Scotland.
Similarly, all struggling with injury issues last month, Cooper's side are set to be without the trio of Omar Richards, Orel Mangala and Moussa Niakhate again on Monday night.
Key Factors to Consider When the two local rivals last faced each other on February 6 in the FA Cup, Nottingham Forest claimed a crushing 4-1 victory at the City Ground. Leicester have only managed to pick up a single point from one of their first seven Premier League appearances this season. Likewise, Monday's guests have lost each of their previous four Premier League outings by an aggregate score of 14-4. Including conceding 11 goals in their back-to-back defeats to Tottenham and Brighton before the international break, Leicester have already netted 22 goals so far this season. Four of their last five meetings have ended with both teams finding the net.Conclusion
Two teams that were showing rather glaring defensive issues ahead of the September international break, the neutrals will be hoping for another lively affair on Monday night. Gathering just one point from their first seven Premier League games and last seen on September 17 getting hit for six at Tottenham, Leicester are in the midst of a public nightmare. Already dispatching a staggering 22 high-flying strikes, Rodgers will know he personally faces a real showdown here. However, while the Foxes might sit bottom of the table, Nottingham Forest don't fare much better. Crashing out against Fulham and Bournemouth last month as they suffered back-to-back 3-2 defeats at home, returning Premier League players have also earned a reputation for their leaky defence. It should be noted that with four of the last five meetings between Monday's opponents ending with both teams finding the net, we support a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker:
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker:
Two teams who find themselves looking for a real boost on Monday night, Leicester will host Nottingham Forest at the King Power.
LeicesterStarting with the hosts, ahead of the September international break with another nightmarish spectacle, it's no secret that Leicester find themselves in the midst of a veritable Premier League nightmare. Marking their return to action on Monday night sitting at the bottom of the table, many around the King Power will be surprised that Brendan Rodgers remains in the dugout. Under intense scrutiny in recent months, the Foxes are now in the thick of a relegation clash. Remarkably picking up just a single point in one of their first seven Premier League clashes this season, the former Liverpool boss will know that Monday's encounter is a real showdown for the former top-flight champions. With a series of defensive problems and a staggering 11 goals in their back-to-back defeats by Tottenham and Brighton before the break, Rodgers' battered side need to find some stability.
Team News
Having to settle for a place in Leicester's back-to-back defeats to Tottenham and Brighton, Jamie Vardy looks set to make a full comeback on Monday night.
With three strikes so far this season and arguably Rodgers' best player, James Maddison is set to join Vardy in attack. Despite coming under recent scrutiny, former Liverpool goalkeeper Danny Ward is set to start between the sticks again here.
Nottingham ForestWhen it comes to the visitors, while Nottingham Forest might have managed to secure a 1-0 win over West Ham on August 14, Steve Cooper's side failed to sustain that momentum. Last seen before the international break with another remarkable home slump, the returning Premier League players have now lost each of their last four top-flight games. Eventually hit by back-to-back 3-2 defeats to Fulham and Bournemouth, the Reds look destined for a relegation slump this time around. Comprising just one victory in their first seven competitions this season, Monday's guests have also earned a reputation for their own blatant defensive struggles. On a run that is highlighted by a 6-0 away win against reigning champions Manchester City heading into September, Forest have netted 14 strikes in their four-game losing streak.
>Team News
Nottingham Forest have announced that Scott McKenna, 25, is in doubt about his injury after being hit while away with Scotland.
Similarly, all struggling with injury issues last month, Cooper's side are set to be without the trio of Omar Richards, Orel Mangala and Moussa Niakhate again on Monday night.
Key Factors to Consider When the two local rivals last faced each other on February 6 in the FA Cup, Nottingham Forest claimed a crushing 4-1 victory at the City Ground. Leicester have only managed to pick up a single point from one of their first seven Premier League appearances this season. Likewise, Monday's guests have lost each of their previous four Premier League outings by an aggregate score of 14-4. Including conceding 11 goals in their back-to-back defeats to Tottenham and Brighton before the international break, Leicester have already netted 22 goals so far this season. Four of their last five meetings have ended with both teams finding the net.Conclusion
Two teams that were showing rather glaring defensive issues ahead of the September international break, the neutrals will be hoping for another lively affair on Monday night. Gathering just one point from their first seven Premier League games and last seen on September 17 getting hit for six at Tottenham, Leicester are in the midst of a public nightmare. Already dispatching a staggering 22 high-flying strikes, Rodgers will know he personally faces a real showdown here. However, while the Foxes might sit bottom of the table, Nottingham Forest don't fare much better. Crashing out against Fulham and Bournemouth last month as they suffered back-to-back 3-2 defeats at home, returning Premier League players have also earned a reputation for their leaky defence. It should be noted that with four of the last five meetings between Monday's opponents ending with both teams finding the net, we support a similar outcome here.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 4/6
Bookmaker:
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