Leicester City Predicted Lineup and Team News vs Ipswich Town for December 13

Last time out, Leicester City’s dismal second-half performance led to a disappointing draw away at Bristol City. From being 2-0 up at half time to taking a point is the latest example of the Foxes not being able to put a 90 minute performance together. However, four points from their last two away games is somewhat positive, and if they can pick up a win this weekend, then the pressure on Marti Cifuentes is likely to ease off. Therefore, here is the Leicester predicted lineup as they take on an inform Ipswich Town side.

In the midweek clash, Cifuentes made a minor change as his side performed so well away at Pride Park. Jakub Stolarczyk returned between the sticks with an underwhelming performance, given his form this season. Following a trend of absence in all midweek games this season, Ricardo Pereira was benched, whilst Hamza Choudhury returned to the fold. Meanwhile, on the left, Luke Thomas continued his run of starts. To cap off the backline, a partnership of Ben Nelson and Jannik Vestergaard remained intact.

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Meanwhile, in midfield, no changes came to the spine of the team. In the double pivot, Jordan James accommodated the inform Oliver Skipp, as Harry Winks remains out following a training ground dispute. Just in front of them was Bobby Decordova Reid, who scored in back-to-back games for the first time since Winter 2023. Out wide, both Abdul Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi started with the latter winning the penalty for the first goal. Leading the line was Jordan Ayew, who opened the scoring with his second penalty of the campaign.

In what was yet another game of two halves, City put in one of their worst second-half performances in a while. The first half was incredibly bright, as Cifuentes’ side had two big chances and nine shots in total. This was reflected by the scoreline, which saw them with a two-goal lead after 45 minutes, courtesy of goals from Decordova Reid and Ayew.

However, a complete capitulation once again came after the interval. City had a staggering 24% possession, and just three shots, one of which was on target and came from Ayew in the 92nd minute. In comparison, the hosts took advantage of this and tested Stolarczyk with nine shots on target. This domination, of course, led to two goals for the Robins, as they earned a hard-fought point.

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In a similar vein to at Derby a few days earlier, Leicester created the major deficit, but couldn’t continue to create in the second half. In that game, Leicester had one shot in the second half, whilst the Rams had 15 and found a goal. This lack of consistency during games is incredibly concerning and is really preventing the Foxes from creating momentum. In other games, they are also struggling in the first half and delivering a better performance in the second. Early games against Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End spring to mind in this regard, but also the defeats against Southampton and Sheffield United have shown this.

After 20 games played, Leicester sit 13th, but are still only three points off the elusive play-off positions. The Championship remains incredibly tight this season, which leaves aspirations of play-offs still up for grabs, despite a really poor first twenty games.

As confirmed by the Spaniard, injuries are affecting the squad. Jeremy Monga has been absent for the last two matchdays and is likely not to be rushed back, given the need to protect him. In addition to this, Aaron Ramsey, Victor Kristiansen and Caleb Okoli all remain out. As for positives, James is available despite being withdrawn early on in midweek. Moreover, Patson Daka is also available, as he looks to play his last game before the Africa Cup of Nations.

GK: Jakub Stolarczyk

RB: Ricardo Periera

RCB: Ben Nelson

LCB: Jannik Vestergaard

LB: Luke Thomas

DM: Oliver Skipp

DM: Jordan James

RW: Abdul Fatawu

AM: Bobby Decordova Reid

LW: Stephy Mavididi

ST: Patson Daka