Everton find themselves still in the mix for European football this season, but Ronald Koeman’s men will have to snap out of their recent slump quickly, with Leicester enjoying totally contrasting fortunes.
Last time out, the Toffees fell victim to a late Zlatan Ibrahimovic penalty to draw 1 -1 with Manchester United at Old Trafford, which proved to be a sucker punch after their Merseyside derby defeat against Liverpool last weekend.
In their last two home league games, Everton have won 3-0 and 4-0 respectively, with Goodison Park holding the key to their form in the dying stages of the Premier League season. Leicester, meanwhile, have been unstoppable since the sacking of Claudio Ranieri.
The Foxes have powered to six consecutive victories, keeping clean sheets in three of their last four matches in all competition. Craig Shakespeare is making history, with Leicester’s fans once again in dreamland.
Morgan Schneiderlin is still an injury doubt in midfield for Everton, with long-term injuries to the likes of James McCarthy, Yannick Bolasie, Seamus Coleman and Ramiro Funes Mori weakening what Koeman has at his disposal.
Wes Morgan should be fit for the weekend after a back spasm, but goals are still going to be likely at both ends. Leicester are in form and it will be hard to keep them quiet.