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

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Leicester City are now going to lock horns with West Bromwich Albion FC for their matchweek 26 contest of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. This is going to be an intense outing, which is going to take place at the King Power Stadium.

The Foxes are coming in after facing a 1-3 loss at the hands of Sheffield United in their previous league fixture. They have not been consistent with their performances this season and are placed 13th on the league table. Leicester City will be the hosts in the upcoming fixture and they must use it to their advantage.

The Baggies have also not been able to perform well this season. They are in 18th place on the EFL Championship points table at the moment. West Bromwich Albion FC are going to be under pressure for their next outing, as they will be away from home and their performances against Leicester have not been the best in recent times.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leicester, England
• Stadium: King Power Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, January 6
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Monday, Jan 5; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Stephen Martin
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Leicester: W-L-L-W-L

West Brom: W-L-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Jordan James (Leicester City)

Jordan James is going to be one of the main men in the squad for Leicester City. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield and is also capable of scoring goals. James was yet again on the score sheet for the Foxes in the previous outing, but it was not enough. In 21 league outings this season, he has scored eight goals and has two assists to his name.

Aune Heggebo (West Brom)

Aune Heggebo will be an important aspect for West Bromwich Albion FC. In 25 English League Championship appearances this season, he has scored eight goals and has three assists to his name. Heggebo will be looking to step up his side and help them in the final third.

Match Facts

• Leicester City haven’t kept a clean sheet in 19 matches.
• West Bromwich Albion have secured one clean sheet in their last five games.
• The Foxes are undefeated in their last five meetings against the Baggies.

Leicester vs West Brom: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leicester City to win @17/10 10bet
• Jordan Ayew to score @7/2 Paddy Power
• Goals under 3.5 @3/10 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Harry Souttar, Aaron Ramsey, Boubakary Soumare and Victor Kristiansen are not going to be in action for Leicester City. They are injured.

West Bromwich Albion will miss out on the services of Jed Wallace, Tammer Bany Odeh, Oliver Bostock and Toby Collyer due to their injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 119

Leicester won: 43

West Brom won: 51

Draws: 25

Predicted Lineups

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

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

West Brom predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Wildsmith (GK); Campbell, Phillips, Taylor, Styles; Diakite, Mowatt; Iling-Junior, Johnston, Grant; Heggebo

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a win here, but it is going to be Leicester City who are likely to come out on top and defeat West Bromwich Albion FC in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Leicester 2-1 West Brom

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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