“Football is a simple game. Twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans always win” – Leicester born, former footballer, Gary Lineker

10 years ago, a big German by the name of Robert Huth did win at the end; sealing his place in Leicester folklore by being a key member of the team that won the title against all the odds – 5000/1 to be exact. Almost as unlikely was merely months later, defending champions Leicester coming unstuck to newly promoted, managerless, and severely depleted (see cover photo) Hull City, courtesy of that famous double-overhead kick. Diomande and Hernandez may be long gone, but City have already bested the Foxes 2-1 this season, just like in 2016, and astonishingly, could condemn Gary Rowett’s struggling men to back-to-back relegations.

Whilst The Tigers may be stuttering at the moment, Leicester’s form throughout the season has led to their predicament whereby anything but a win will seal relegation for them. Losing 1-0 to Portsmouth last time out was catastrophic for them, as was the 1-1 draw with Wednesday earlier in the month. As things stand, they’re 8 points from safety with 3 games left. Tomorrow’s clash is a must-win for them, as it could well be for us.

One look at that division’s stats explains how and why they’re in the position they are. They have conceded the second most number of goals in the division after Sheffield Wednesday, and have only 5 clean sheets to their name this season. 28 points dropped from winning positions is also the 2nd worst in the league, and in terms of completed passes into the final 3rd, and successful long passes, they’re rock bottom. There are so many stats I could throw at you which has them ranked 20th or worse in the league that I’m having to bite down on my hands to stop me from typing them all. To summarise, even the most rose-tinted spectacled Leicester fan would surely admit they deserve to be where they are.

Despite all the negatives, midfielder Jordan James has been their most consistent player. With 10 goals and 4 assists in 31 league games, the Welshman is averaging a goal involvement more or less every other game and is likely to start after overcoming a recent injury. Fatawu is another one to keep an eye on with 9 goals and 7 assists. It’s at the other end of the pitch where they’ve really struggled however, and with the 2nd fewest home wins in 2026 after Wednesday, the fact that the hosts are favourites with the bookies is shocking really. Despite recent struggles on the road, Sergey’s boys still have the 5th best away record in the league, and compounding Leicester’s miserable home record is their form; 6 defeats in the past 8 at the King Power.

Despite City’s shaky form, the squad is probably the healthiest it’s been all season. Drameh and Collyer may well have been ruled out for the rest of the season, but Regan Slater is likely to be back in the squad, joining other returners such as Matazo and Hirakawa. Lundstram has also served his ban and is available for selection again, although it’s yet to be seen whether he’ll walk back into the side after confessing his love for Sheffield United. Darko Gyabi is also pushing for a start, but it’s probably too early for the likes of Ryan Giles and Matazo. If we do make the play-offs, their freshness could be a secret weapon which will be needed against the likes of Southampton, Ipswich or Middlesborough. One game at a time though, 3 points against Leicester would be a great start to what could be a series of ‘cup finals’, and I’ll be backing them considering the generous odds on offer at the bookies.

My prediction: Leicester 0 – 3 Hull City

Hull City possible starting lineup:
Pandur; Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, McNair; Hadziahmetovic, Crooks; Belloumi, Gelhardt, Millar; McBurnie