Leicester vs Norwich: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — February 28, 2026
On Saturday, February 28, the King Power Stadium in Leicester will host the 35th round of the Championship. This is a clash between two teams that not long ago graced the heights of English football’s elite, but now find themselves battling for survival in the second tier. The situation for the hosts is nothing short of catastrophic.
Match preview
Leicester City are experiencing their deepest crisis in the last decade. Since their relegation from the Premier League last year, the Foxes' downward spiral has only continued. By the end of February 2026, the team sits in a humiliating 22nd place, firmly in the relegation zone, with just 34 points to their name. Recent point deductions for financial breaches and constant managerial upheaval have only added fuel to the fire. Just a week ago, Gary Rowett was appointed as the new savior, and this match will be his first home test. The fans are furious, and the pressure on the players is sky-high.
Norwich City can hardly call this season a success either. Seventeenth in the table is far from what Philippe Clement had in mind when he took charge. However, after a strong run of victories, the Canaries have managed to keep some distance from the drop zone, amassing 42 points. In their last ten fixtures, they've picked up seven wins—almost a championship pace compared to Leicester’s form. Norwich strengthened well in January by bringing in young Harry Amass on loan from Manchester United, who immediately slotted into the starting lineup. The team plays an open, attacking brand of football, which often leads to defensive lapses but ensures they regularly find the net.
Tactically, we’ll see a battle between Gary Rowett’s pragmatism and Philippe Clement’s attempts to dominate possession. Leicester are likely to adopt a cautious approach, focusing first and foremost on not conceding. Norwich, meanwhile, will look to exploit the space behind the defenders, where Vestergaard’s lack of pace could be a key factor in the visitors’ swift counterattacks.
Probable lineups
Leicester: Begovic; Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, Thomas; Winks, Skipp; Monga, Mukasa, Mavididi; Daka
Norwich: Kovacevic; Fisher, McConville, Cordoba, Chrisene; McLean, Field; Slimane, Kvistgaarden, Ahmed; Toure
Match facts and head-to-head
- Leicester have won all of the last five meetings between the sides
- Leicester are winless in nine matches: six defeats and three draws
- Norwich have won seven of their last ten league games, keeping four clean sheets and thrashing opponents three times
Prediction
Despite the history between these sides, current form strongly favors Norwich to emerge victorious from this duel. My prediction: Asian handicap Norwich (0) at 2.1
