Leicester's defensive record this season has been one of the worst in the Championship, with 65 goals conceded from 43 matches - only basement-dwellers Sheffield Wednesday have shipped more. With an eight-point gap to close on Blackburn, Leicester will have to be front-footed in their approach here, which could lead to quite an open contest. 

Hull’s defensive record isn’t too much better than Leicester’s, as they have conceded 61 goals, but Hull have been much more effective at the other end of the field. Their attacking efficiency has compensated for a defence that has also been far from watertight, and BTTS has landed in 27 of their 43 matches this season in total.

That includes eight of their last 13 league games, which shows how their games have been even more open in recent weeks, and goals are a target once again here.

Ivor Pandur only had to make two saves in the reverse fixture, as Hull won 2-1 at the MKM Stadium, but it was far from smooth sailing for the hosts.

Leicester racked up 18 shots worth 1.48 xG, but were inefficient on the night. This selection went incredibly close to landing, as the Foxes had one shot cleared off the line and another hit the woodwork. On home turf, they should be able to generate just as many chances here. 

Pandur has had much more work to do this season when Hull play away, compared to when they play at home. The Hull goalkeeper is averaging 2.73 saves per game at home in the league this campaign, compared to 3.76 on their travels.

In fact, the Croatian international has accrued 12 saves in his last three away outings alone, and this selection has landed in 10 of Hull’s last 12 away games in the Championship.

Fatawu has been the shining light in a difficult campaign for the Foxes, and Leicester’s situation would be much worse without him.

The Ghanaian international has contributed nine goals and seven assists in the Championship this season, which is more goal involvements than any other Leicester player. The 22-year-old is averaging 2.76 shots per 90 in the league this term, again one of the highest in the squad, and has constantly looked to make things happen in the final third. 

That figure rises to 3.22 shots per 90 at the King Power Stadium, and he has accrued 12 shots in his last two matches alone. Fatawu is a constant threat on the right wing and is always looking to chop inside onto his stronger left foot to let fly from the edge of the box.

While he can be a bit predictable at times, Fatawu is so difficult to stop, and he will also be the designated free-kick taker for his side here. 

Hull rank fifth in the Championship for total fouls committed this season, but that has translated to the most cards in the entire league, with 112 yellows and three reds.

Sergej Jakirovic likes his side to press high and be strong in their duels, which can make them a difficult side to come up against. They are averaging 2.28 cards per game at home, compared to an eye-catching 3.1 cards per game when playing away, and Hull racked up seven yellows and a red against Sheffield United in their last away outing. 

Harry Winks could have a tough time in midfield here, especially as he sees plenty of the ball for the Foxes. He is only averaging 0.8 fouls drawn per 90 across all competitions this season, but this is an excellent matchup for him to increase that figure, and Winks was fouled once in the reverse fixture.