Leicester City will host Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium in a Premier League matchup that could significantly impact their chances of avoiding relegation.

The time is running out for Leicester. If they are unable to stem the rot, they will have to return to the Championship quickly. Following a thrilling first victory under Ruud van Nistelrooy, the Foxes have fallen into a deep hole, losing five in a row and going six games without a victory.

They are two points from safety and sitting second from the bottom, so they can’t afford to blow this fantastic opportunity at home.

After a difficult beginning, Crystal Palace has now gained some traction. A recent undefeated streak of two draws and a victory has provided them some breathing room, even if they are still in the bottom six and five points above the relegation zone.

The Eagles are only two points behind West Ham and Manchester United, so a victory tonight might propel them higher in the standings.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Leicester vs. Crystal Palace live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.K:

TV channel: TNT Sports 2
Live stream: Discovery+, Discovery+ App

The game will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports 2. Streaming options are available on Discovery+ and Discovery+ App.

What time does Leicester vs. Crystal Palace kick off?

This Premier League clash takes place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England and kicks off on Wednesday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. local time (GMT).

Leicester vs. Crystal Palace predicted lineups, team news

Leicester will once again be without their first-choice shot-stopper, Mads Hermansen, for this midweek clash. That means Polish keeper Jakub Stolarczyk is set to keep his spot between the sticks, with Danny Ward still on the sidelines after his shaky outing against Wolves before Christmas.

Things look a bit shaky in defense too. Jannik Vestergaard is a doubt after hobbling off in the Villa game and missing the FA Cup showdown with QPR over the weekend.

On a brighter note, Kasey McAteer is back in full training and could make the squad after narrowly missing out due to a late fitness test last weekend. However, the Foxes will still be without Wilfred Ndidi, Ricardo Pereira, and Abdul Fatawu, leaving a few gaps to fill.

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Stolarczyk (GK) — Justin, Coady, Faes, Kristiansen — Winks, Soumare — Ayew, El Khannouss, Mavididi — Vardy

Injured: Fatawu, Pereira, Ndidi, Hermansen, Vestergaard
Suspended: None

Crystal Palace are still dealing with the absence of Adam Wharton in midfield, and Will Hughes has recently joined him on the injury list. As a result, Cheick Doucoure partnered with Jefferson Lerma in the center of the park during their last league match.

The squad has also been battling a bout of illness, which kept Dean Henderson out of Sunday’s FA Cup action. Meanwhile, Maxence Lacroix, Tyrick Mitchell, and Jean-Philippe Mateta stayed on the bench, unused substitutes due to the bug sweeping through the camp.

If health permits, all four could be back in the mix, with Mateta especially expected to return to the lineup. Eddie Nketiah’s underwhelming showing up front last weekend may open the door for the Frenchman to reclaim his spot.

Crystal Palace predicted lineup (3-4-3, right to left): Henderson (GK) — Chalobah, Lacroix, Guehi — Munoz, Lerma, Doucoure, Mitchell — Sarr, Mateta, Eze

Injured: Franca, Wharton, Hughes, Henderson
Suspended: None

Leicester vs. Crystal Palace Prediction 

Leicester’s struggles to keep the ball out of their net have been a recurring issue, but their firepower up front has often balanced the scales. Once again, they might have to count on their attacking flair to tip the odds in their favor.

As for Palace, their road form has been impressive, staying unbeaten in five consecutive away league matches. However, with only two wins in that stretch, their travels haven’t always translated into maximum points. This one’s shaping up to be another nail-biter with little to separate the two sides.

• Prediction: Leicester City 2-2 Crystal Palace

Premier League fixture schedule this week

All times GMT

Tuesday, January 14

• Brentford vs. Man City (7:30 p.m.)
• Chelsea vs. Bournemouth (7:30 p.m.)
• West Ham vs. Fulham (7:30 p.m.)
• Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool (8:00 p.m.)

Wednesday, January 15

• Everton vs. Aston Villa (7:30 p.m.)
• Leicester vs. Crystal Palace (7:30 p.m.)
• Newcastle vs. Wolves (7:30 p.m.)
• Arsenal vs. Tottenham Hotspur (8:00 p.m.)

Friday, January 16

• Ipswich Town vs. Brighton (7:30 p.m.)
• Man United vs. Southampton (8:00 p.m.)