King Power Stadium
Kick-off: Saturday, 15.00 (GMT)
TV: Highlights, BBC ONE Match of the Day
New signing Andrej Kramaric is still waiting on a work permit a week after signing for Leicester, but is in contention for Saturday's Premier League visit of Stoke if the red tape is cleared.
Matty James is suspended after his dismissal in last week's 1-0 win over Aston Villa, whilst Kasper Schmeichel, Matt Upson (both foot), Jeff Schlupp (knee) and Riyad Mahrez (African Nations Cup) are also unavailable.
Boss Nigel Pearson also has severe doubts surrounding Dean Hammond (calf) and Esteban Cambiasso (hip), but Danny Drinkwater is poised to return after missing the last two games with a groin problem.
Full-back Erik Pieters is a doubt but midfielder Steven Nzonzi should be available for Stoke.
Both players came off at half-time with groin complaints during last Sunday's 3-0 loss at Arsenal. Victor Moses returned to the matchday squad at the Emirates Stadium as an unused substitute and looks set to make his playing comeback this weekend following a thigh injury.
Forward Mame Biram Diouf remains on African Nations Cup duty with Senegal.
Starting XIs to follow...
Match notes
Leicester might remain bottom of the Premier League, yet their recent form has certainly renewed hope of a great escape under Nigel Pearson. Seven points from their last three matches have moved them within three points of the safety mark and this will be viewed as another opportunity to close that gap.
Stoke, on their day, are proving formidable opponents, however, and had been building considerable momentum until last weekend's 3-0 loss away to Arsenal.
Referee: Andre Marriner: 8 Y36 R0
Betting: Home 6-4 Away 15-8 Draw 11-5.
Stat: Leicester have lost just one of their last 25 home games against Stoke City.
Brendan McLoughlin's prediction: 2-1
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