Leicester vs West Brom Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Leicester vs West Brom

Leicester square off against West Brom at King Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 5 January.

After careful consideration, we’re going to place a BTTS Yes bet on the basis that -132 looks like great value. We anticipate that Leicester and West Brom can both find the net here.

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Leicester City were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 3-1 loss against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The East Midlands team had one shot on target and 44% possession, while Jordan James was the goalscorer.

West Bromwich Albion have been defeated in their previous nine road games. They recently suffered a 1-0 loss against Swansea City at Swansea.com Stadium. The Baggies had 41% possession and totalled seven shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Leicester have gone unbeaten in their past five games against West Brom, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at The Hawthorns. The previous 5 H2H meetings have featured four Leicester wins and one draw.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	West Brom	32	9	7	16	32	47	-15	32:47	34
22	Leicester	32	10	8	14	44	51	-7	44:51	32

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Leicester have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. The Foxes have averaged 44.3% possession and 3.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 7.0 corners.

Top scorer Jordan James has found the net 5 times, Bobby Reid 4, with Jordan Ayew and Stephy Mavididi both scoring 2. Abdul Fatawu is the top assists maker on 4.

West Brom have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 5.2 shots on goal, 14.4 attempts and 1.4 goals. Ryan Mason's men average 49.3% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal.

Aune Selland Heggeboe is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Nathaniel Phillips and Karlan Grant have 2. Michael Johnston has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

Leicester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Ricardo Pereira, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Ben Nelson, Hamza Choudhury, Jordan James, Oliver Skipp, Abdul Fatawu, Bobby Reid, Jeremy Monga, Jordan Ayew.

West Brom confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joshua Griffiths (GK), George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Chris Mepham, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Isaac Price, Michael Johnston, Karlan Grant, Aune Selland Heggeboe.

Leicester vs West Brom Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Leicester vs West Brom betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice, top player prop bet and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

The stats suggest that we’ll see both teams finding the net, with this Championship clash set to feature goals. We find the odds of -132 attractive when it comes to the BTTS Yes option.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Championship stats.

Key Leicester vs West Brom league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 straight Leicester games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Leicester games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Leicester games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 WBA games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 WBA games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 games between these teams.

The best football betting sites make it a 56.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -132 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Leicester 1 - 2 West Brom

West Brom are available at +700 when it comes to them winning 2-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Karlan Grant Over 0.5 Shots On Target -115

Karlan Grant (West Brom) can be wagered to finish with one or more shots on goal at -115. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Karlan Grant Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

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Jordan James to Score +340

Jordan James (Leicester) has netted three goals in his past five Championship matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +340 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Jordan James Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

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Corners Prediction

West Brom Over 4.5 Corners -114

West Brom have covered the 4.5 corners line in three straight games, while Leicester have conceded an average of 7.00 corners in the past 10 games. We endorse betting on the -114 that West Brom successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Leicester

Total

10.20 3.20 7.00

Home

11.00 5.80 5.20

Away

9.40 4.10 5.30

West Brom

Total

9.60 5.40 4.20

Home

10.40 7.40 3.00

Away

8.70 4.10 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-103

Leicester Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

West Brom Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-112

Most Corners

1

-110

X

+650

2

+110

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Leicester vs West Brom Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and West Bromwich Albion are +160 to come out on top, while Leicester City are +170. The draw is available at +225 if you expect the clash to finish level.

If you want to side with West Brom winning against Leicester, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +118 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -120 and No at -115.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+225

2

+160

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+110

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-217

12

-313

X2

-238

Draw No Bet

1

-115

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-156

2 Hcp -0.25

+118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-152

Over 2.5

+117

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-115

Those interested in favourite Aune Heggebø to find the net first are able to get +525. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +210.

Aune Heggebø (West Brom)

First

+210

Anytime

+525

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Karlan Grant (West Brom)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Josh Maja (West Brom)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Isaac Price (West Brom)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Jordan James (Leicester)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Jed Wallace (West Brom)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Samuel Iling (West Brom)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Jayson Molumby (West Brom)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Alex Mowatt (West Brom)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Toby Collyer (West Brom)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Callum Styles (West Brom)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Ricardo Pereira (Leicester)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Aune Heggebø (West Brom)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-118

Karlan Grant (West Brom)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-175

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-179

Isaac Price (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-182

Josh Maja (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-200

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-233

Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-263

Jordan James (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Jed Wallace (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Samuel Iling (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-333

Jayson Molumby (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Alex Mowatt (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-556

Ousmane Diakité (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-714

Callum Styles (West Brom)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Ricardo Pereira (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-1000

Leicester have collected four draws, three wins and three defeats in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

The past nine West Brom games on the road have ended in defeat. The Baggies have nine losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

When the sides last met at King Power Stadium, Leicester beat West Brom 2-1.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Leicester Home Stats		3-4-3	2.60	1.30	1.30	5	5	8	2
West Brom Away Stats		1-0-9	2.50	0.70	1.80	5	5	4	6

• 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 vs West Brom Lineups & Team News

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