Leicester City vs Derby County Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Foxes emerged victorious when these clubs last met.

Leicester City are now gearing up to take on Derby County in their matchweek 24 of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. This contest is going to be an interesting one between these clubs, which will take place at the King Power Stadium.

The Foxes have performed poorly in their last two matches. They were first dominated by Queen’s Park Rangers and then fell prey to Watford. Even though Leicester City will be at home for their next outing, it is not going to be an easy one for them. They are in 14th place on the league table.

Derby County have won eight of their 23 league games in the ongoing season. They are placed 11th on the EFL Championship table. The Rams were held to a draw by Birmingham City in their previous game. They are going to be the visiting side in their upcoming game and this might make things difficult for them.

Stepping in and stepping up. 🧱📈 pic.twitter.com/t9BN7N9Foa

— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) December 27, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Leicester, England
• Stadium: King Power Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, December 30
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 a.m. IST (Monday, Dec 29; 07:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Gavin Ward
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Leicester City: W-D-W-L-L

Derby County: L-D-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

The 21-year-old is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Leicester City. In the 23 league appearances this season, he has scored four goals and has six assists to his name. Fatawu Issahaku will be leading the attack from the right, making him a constant threat to the visitors.

Patrick Agyemang (Derby)

Patrick Agyemang is coming in after scoring an important goal for the Rams in their previous game, but it was not enough to get his side to a win. He will be yet again looking to help his side in the attacking front. The 25-year-old has scored five goals and has three assists to his name in 18 EFL Championship games.

Match Facts

• Leicester City have failed to secure a clean sheet in their last 17 games.
• Derby County are undefeated in their last four matches.
• The Rams have not secured a win in their last five attempts against the Foxes.

Leicester vs Derby: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leicester City to win @57/50 BetMGM
• Fatawu Issahaku to score @3/1 QuinnBet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/4 Ladbrokes

Injury and Team News

Harry Souttar, Boubakary Soumare, Jannik Vastergaard and Victor Kristiansen are not going to be in action for Leicester City. They are injured. Patson Daka is on international duty.

Derby County are not going to have David Ozoh, Owen Beck, Carlton Morris and Sondre Klingen Langas in action as they are not match fit. Joe Ward is suspended. Lewis Travis might also sit out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 109

Leicester won: 35

Derby won: 46

Draws: 28

Predicted Lineups

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Stolarczyk (GK); Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, Thomas; James, Skipp; Issahaku, De Cordova-Reid, Mavididi; Ayew

Derby County predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Zetterström (GK); Langas, Batth, Clarke; Ward, Thompson, Clark, Elder; Díaz; Brewster, Agyemang

Match Prediction

These two clubs are going to put up an intense show, but Leicester City are likely to emerge victorious against Derby County in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Leicester 2-1 Derby

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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