com. PreviewVilla have their work cut out for them beating Leicester in midweek despite the home advantage, though several key absences in the away dugout could help their chances. Vardy started the first leg but failed to find the back of the net, and it was up to Iheanacho to keep the scoreline level after Villa right-back Frederic Guilbert got the breakthrough:Former England international Vardy pulled up with what appeared to be a hamstring issue during Wednesday's 4-1 win against West Ham United, with fears growing for the rest of his campaign. Rodgers has since allayed those fears and told reporters Vardy's injury is "not as serious" as first thought, suggesting there's a chance he'll take part in the semi-final fixture.

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Stand-in goalkeeper Orjan Nyland played a crucial role keeping Leicester at bay in the first leg—he completed five saves, while Foxes counterpart Kasper Schmeichel failed to record one, per WhoScored. com. The Villans have since signed former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina on loan from AC Milan, however, and the Spaniard could step in after a promising start between the sticks at Villa Park.

Aston Villa vs. Leicester City: Carabao Cup Leg 2 Odds, Live Stream, TV InfoVisionhaus/Getty ImagesAston Villa host Leicester City on Tuesday in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, with the tie finely poised following their 1-1 draw at the King Power Stadium in the first leg. Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to rescue a draw for the Foxes in the first leg, but the Nigerian could be called upon to start the reverse fixture depending on Jamie Vardy's fitness. Leicester are pursuing their third consecutive victory. Villa recently ended a four-game drought and are chasing back-to-back wins for the first time since October.