Leicester vs Stoke City: Predicted XI, injuries, kick-off, TV & streaming

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The international break is over - thank the Lord! The Championship is almost ready for its restart, and we are so ready and here for it! There hasn't been too much positivity around King Power Stadium so far this season. Though another building block was laid in the hope of finally having a sturdy LCFC foundation under Marti Cifuentes.

Before England's second division endured yet another hiatus, the Foxes had just beaten Norwich City thanks to a last minute goal. On loan midfielder Jordan James was the match-winner as he firmly cemented his place as a Leicester fan favourite. We need stability on Filbert Way now more than ever.

City's opponents this weekend are Stoke City. The Potters are up to third in the league table in spite of loss against Coventry City in their previous outing. LCFC's Midlands foe, the Sky Blues, are atop tier two at present. But let's look ahead to the upcoming clash between the two teams at the heart of this piece; along with discovering an insider view.

Leicester City vs Stoke City

Kick-off, TV and streaming

First of all, the fixture is on Saturday afternoon; kicking off at 3pm sharp. The contest isn't available for United Kingdom coverage because of the 3 o'clock blackout.

Expert forecast

Stoke City reporter Peter Smith expects the visitors to be a problem for the home side. However, the journalist does actually predict a 1-1 stalemate on Filbert Way this weekend. Read more of Smith's thoughts by clicking here.

Injuries and predicted lineup

At present, City are dealing with a few fitness worries. Chiefly among them is No.1 goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk. Asmir Begovic is expected to deputise. Defender Harry Souttar remains unavailable too.

Victor Kristiansen was said to be out of action for this one as well. Aaron Ramsey isn't fit either. Caleb Okoli and Ben Nelson are the other main concerns.

Begovic; Thomas, Vestergaard, Faes, Pereira; Winks, James; Ayew, De Cordova-Reid, Fatawu; Daka.

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