Relegated from the Premier League last season, Leicester are targeting an immediate return to the top flight, but their campaign has been inconsistent. Marti Cifuentes's men have recorded eight wins, seven draws, and eight defeats from 23 Championship matches, a mixed run that sees them stuck in mid-table. Their recent form offers little encouragement: a 2-1 home loss to Watford followed a heavy 4-1 defeat at Queens Park Rangers on December 20.
Last seen mounting a stellar comeback on their travels as they clinched a 2-1 victory away at Goias, the Alagoas-based outfit have rightfully received a string of plaudits this year. Despite only just clinging to their Serie B status last season, CRB open Tuesday's showdown knowing that they can move within touching distance of the promotion spots. Getting October underway with a 1-0 win at home against CRB, Barroca's camp have won three of their previous four Serie B appearances