Leicester have been a different team altogether since the departure of Claudio Ranieri, with the Foxes having racked up three consecutive league victories as a result of Stoke’s visit to the King Power.
Mark Hughes’ men, meanwhile, have struggled to get any consistent form going this season, but still find themselves sat comfortably in ninth place. Recent losses to Chelsea and Tottenham have prevented the Potters from piecing together a good run.
The hosts have found the back of the net three times during their last three respective Premier League games, with Jamie Vardy and company getting back into the swing of things to propel themselves out of the relegation fight for now.
Stoke have won just one of their last six away games in the top flight, with that solitary victory coming in a 3-1 victory over rock-bottom Sunderland. They will take some heart, however, from a recent 0-0 stalemate with Manchester City at the Etihad.
Stoke have no fresh injury concerns heading into the weekend, with Wes Morgan being the only potential doubt for the reigning Premier League champions. Given their recent performances, neither coach should rotate much at all.
Given Leicester’s three-match winning run and Stoke’s mere three wins on the road this season in the English top-flight, Craig Shakespeare’s dream start as Foxes’ boss looks to be set to keep rolling on.