Leicester vs Birmingham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Aug 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Leicester vs Birmingham
Leicester host Birmingham in this Championship encounter at King Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 29 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Don’t Underestimate the Underdogs
We’ll chance Birmingham +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Leicester. A win delivers a payout at -130 although a draw would still land a return.
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Leicester 2-1 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Leicester City won their last game 1-0. This was an away victory at The Valley against Charlton Athletic. Marti Cifuentes' team had most of the ball recording 56% possession and two shots on target, with Abdul Fatawu netting the winner early in the second half.
Birmingham City claimed a home victory in their previous league game. A 1-0 triumph against Oxford United at St Andrew's made it back-to-back Championship wins. The West Midlands outfit recorded one shot on goal and boasted 66% possession, with Seung-Ho Paik scoring a 40th minute winner.
Three days ago, Birmingham were defeated 1-0 by Port Vale at home in the EFL Cup.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Leicester beat Birmingham in their last head-to-head clash. It was a 2-1 home win at King Power Stadium. For the past 4 matches involving these teams, Leicester have won every time.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Birmingham |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Leicester |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
Leicester have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts. The East Midlands outfit have averaged 50.0% possession and 4.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 5.3 shots on goal, 17.2 attempts and 6.1 corners.
Top goalscorer Jamie Vardy has found the net 2 times, with Abdul Fatawu, Jeremy Monga, Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes scoring 1 each. Leading assistor is Bilal El Khannouss with 4, while goalie Jakub Stolarczyk has recorded 2 clean sheets.
Birmingham City – Last 3 League GamesBirmingham have won 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.3 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Blues have averaged 58.7% possession, 3.3 corners taken and 2.7 corners against, while conceding 0.7 goals from 1.3 shots on goal and 5.7 attempts.
Jay Stansfield is top scorer on 2, with Seung-Ho Paik and Lyndon Dykes next on 1. Ethan Laird and Demarai Gray have been the top assists providers with 1 in the last 3 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Caleb Okoli, Jannik Vestergaard, Luke Thomas, Oliver Skipp, Boubakary Soumaré, Issahaku Fatawu, Louis Page, Jeremy Monga, Jordan Ayew.
Birmingham predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Ryan Allsop (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Phil Neumann, Christoph Klarer, Ethan Laird, Demarai Gray, Seung-ho Paik, Tomoki Iwata, Willum Thór Willumsson, Jay Stansfield, Kyogo Furuhashi.
Leicester vs Birmingham Prediction & Betting Tips
Be ready for Leicester vs Birmingham with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Birmingham +0.25 at -130 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Championship clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.
Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Championship form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.
Key Leicester vs Birmingham league stats:
Birmingham +0.25 Probability
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 1-0 win in favor of Birmingham can be backed at odds of +750. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Jordan Ayew (Leicester) can be wagered to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -120. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.
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Jay Stansfield (Birmingham) has registered two goals in his past five league matches. It’s worth a play on the +220 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi always adds excitement and the picks are Birmingham on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, both teams to score No accompanied by Jordan Ayew (Leicester) to record a minimum of one shot on target.
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Leicester vs Birmingham Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Latest Match Odds Suggest a Tight Affair
This Championship encounter sees Leicester City available at +135 and Birmingham City priced at +188 for the victory. If you want to back the game to finish level, the bookies have odds of +240 about the draw.
It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Leicester can be backed at -147 or alternatively Birmingham are on offer at +105.
You’re able to bet on Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -133.
You can find hundreds of markets for every Championship game, with the best betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.
Jay Stansfield Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
Favourite Jay Stansfield is now available at +475 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Leicester Bidding to Continue Strong Home Form
Leicester are three wins from three at King Power Stadium. The Foxes have seven defeats and three wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.60 goals per match and conceding 1.80.
Birmingham have now managed seven away wins on the bounce. Chris Davies' team have seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Leicester enjoyed a 2-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Birmingham at King Power Stadium. In the past 3 H2H games at King Power Stadium, Leicester have won all of them.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Home Stats |
3-0-7 | 2.40 | 0.60 | 1.80 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | |
| Birmingham Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 2.40 | 1.50 | 0.90 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Leicester League Stats
Birmingham League Stats
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.33 corners awarded and 2.67 corners conceded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded and 0 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded in the last 3 matches
- An average of 0 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 58.67% possession in the last 3 matches
- An average of 0% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Leicester this season are Abdul Fatawu (1), Jannik Vestergaard (1), Jeremy Monga (1)
- Top Assistors for Leicester this season are Bilal El Khannouss (2), Boubakary Soumare (1), Wout Faes (1)
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Leicester vs Birmingham Lineups & Team News
Check the Leicester vs Birmingham team news before you place your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Leicester Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1
Leicester Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Birmingham Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1
Previous Leicester Lineups
Previous Birmingham Lineups
Championship Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoke | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 | Coventry | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 12:4 | 7 |
| 4 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Preston | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Leicester | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 8 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Bristol City | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 5 |
| 10 | Southampton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 4 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 12 | Watford | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 13 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 14 | Charlton | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 |
| 15 | Hull | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 17 | Norwich | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Ipswich | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 19 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 1 |
| 20 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5:9 | 1 |
| 21 | Sheffield Wed | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:7 | 1 |
| 22 | QPR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:10 | 1 |
| 23 | Oxford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preston | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Coventry | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 4 |
| 3 | West Brom | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Swansea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Stoke | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 3 |
| 7 | Leicester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 8 | Watford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 10 | Southampton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Charlton | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 13 | Ipswich | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | QPR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4:6 | 1 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 | Blackburn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 20 | Oxford | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 21 | Norwich | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 22 | Millwall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 24 | Sheffield Utd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
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