Plymouth vs Leicester prediction, betting tips and odds: Foxes fancied to get back on track

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Where to watch Plymouth vs Leicester

You can watch Plymouth vs Leicester in the Championship at 8pm on Friday, April 12, live on Sky Sports Football

Match prediction & best bet

Leicester to win & under 3.5 goals
2pts 6-4 bet365, BoyleSports

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Plymouth vs Leicester odds

Plymouth 11-2
Leicester 1-2
Draw 18-5

Odds correct at time of publishing

Plymouth vs Leicester predictions

It's as you were in the Championship title race after the top three all fluffed their lines in midweek. 

Leicester got the ball rolling with a 1-0 defeat at Millwall but neither Leeds nor Ipswich could capitalise as they were held to 0-0 draws at home to Sunderland and Watford. 

With no change at the summit, the onus falls back on the league-leading Foxes to lay down the gauntlet to their rivals when they take on Plymouth on Friday, a day before either Leeds or Ipswich take to the pitch. 

A win in Devon would see Enzo Maresca's men open up a three-point advantage to Ipswich at the top, but they may have to work hard for any rewards with the Pilgrims embroiled in a battle of their own at the other end of the table. 

A 1-1 draw with QPR in midweek was a sign of improvement from Plymouth, who had lost five home games in a row prior to the Hoops' visit. And they could frustrate the Foxes at Home Park. 

However, Argyle still lack a cutting edge – with 19-goal star man Morgan Whittaker unable to do everything by himself – and have scored just once in their last six home games. 

That poor return in front of goal could cost them dear against the Foxes.

Leicester have struggled on the road lately, losing 1-0 at Bristol City before Tuesday's defeat at the Den by the same scoreline, and they have mustered up just three shots on target in each of their last two away matches. 

So do not expect them to run away with things at Home Park but they should just about have enough to grind out a priceless victory in their promotion pursuit.

Key stat

Plymouth have scored just one goal in their last six home matches, losing five times in that run. 

Plymouth vs Leicester team news

Plymouth
The Pilgrims have no injury concerns and could name the same starting 11 who earned a valuable point against QPR in midweek.

Leicester
Long-term absentees Harry Souttar, Tom Cannon, Kasey McAteer and Ben Nelson remain absent for the Foxes, who could ring the changes after a disappointing defeat at Millwall. James Justin and Abdul Fatawu are two players pushing for a starting berth.

Probable teams

Plymouth (3-4-2-1): Cooper; Phillips, Scarr, Gibson; Edwards, Randell, Houghton, Mumba; Whittaker, Wright; Hardie
Subs: Pleguezuelo, Forshaw, Waine, Sorinola, Miller, Devine, Bundu

Leicester (4-2-3-1): Hermansen; Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Justin; Winks, Ndidi; Fatawu, Dewsbury-Hall, Mavididi; Daka
Subs: Coady, Doyle, Choudhury, Praet, Akgun, Iheanacho, Vardy

Inside info

Plymouth

Star man Morgan Whittaker
Top scorer Morgan Whittaker
Penalty taker Ryan Hardie
Card magnet Adam Randell
Assist ace Morgan Whittaker
Set-piece aerial threat Ryan Hardie

Leicester

Star man Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Top scorer Stephy Mavididi
Penalty taker Patson Daka
Card magnet Jannik Vestergaard
Assist ace Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Set-piece aerial threat Jannik Vestergaard

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