With the Reds currently occupying the second automatic promotion place and hosts Leicester City gunning for a play-off spot, the fixture has added spice to the already tasty local derby angle.
Leicester expect to declare the game a sellout in midweek with only 3,000 tickets remaining available as of Monday.
The Foxes will be out for revenge after their 5-1 City Ground reverse in early December, a game watched by over 28,000.