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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Leicester |
25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 35 | 37 | -2 | 35:37 | 34 |
| 18 |  West Brom |
25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 33 | -5 | 28:33 | 31 |
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.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Ricardo Pereira, Ben Nelson, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Oliver Skipp, Jordan James, Issahaku Fatawu, Bobby Reid, Stephy Mavididi, Silko Thomas.
West Brom predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joe Wildsmith (GK), George Campbell, Nathaniel Phillips, Charlie Taylor, Callum Styles, Samuel Iling, Ousmane Diakité, Mikey Johnston, Alex Mowatt, Karlan Grant, Aune Heggebö.
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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
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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
Jordan James (Leicester) has netted three goals in his past five Championship games. We’ll throw a dart at +475 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Corners Prediction
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.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: BTTS Yes, West Brom on the Asian Handicap at -0.25 merged with Jordan James (Leicester) to score at any time.
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Leicester vs West Brom 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.
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 +120 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. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -130.
The best betting sites push the boat out to ensure that football bettors can select from hundreds of markets. You can access them for every Championship match before making a decision.
Those interested in favourite Aune Heggebø to find the net first are able to get +510. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +210.
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 League Stats
West Brom League Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win and 9 defeats in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 7.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 44.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Leicester this season are Jordan James (8), Bobby Reid (5), Abdul Fatawu (4)
- Top Assistors for Leicester this season are Abdul Fatawu (7), Jordan Ayew (3), Luke Thomas (3)
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Leicester vs West Brom Lineups & Team News
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Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57:29 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37:26 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42:24 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston | 26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36:25 | 43 |
| 5 | Millwall | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29:33 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford | 25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37:29 | 41 |
| 7 | Hull | 25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40:38 | 41 |
| 8 | Stoke | 26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32:23 | 40 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38:32 | 40 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38:29 | 39 |
| 11 | QPR | 26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38:39 | 38 |
| 12 | Derby | 26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35:35 | 35 |
| 13 | Birmingham | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35:36 | 34 |
| 14 | Leicester | 25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 35:37 | 34 |
| 15 | Southampton | 26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38:38 | 33 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36:38 | 32 |
| 17 | Swansea | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27:33 | 32 |
| 18 | West Brom | 25 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 28:33 | 31 |
| 19 | Charlton | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25:32 | 29 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24:30 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21:35 | 25 |
| 22 | Norwich | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28:39 | 24 |
| 23 | Oxford | 25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25:35 | 22 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18:51 | -7 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 27:9 | 29 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 24:11 | 28 |
| 3 | Watford | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23:12 | 28 |
| 4 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 20:11 | 27 |
| 5 | Birmingham | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 27:13 | 26 |
| 6 | Millwall | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 17:17 | 26 |
| 7 | QPR | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24:17 | 23 |
| 8 | Preston | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19:12 | 23 |
| 9 | Wrexham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 24:19 | 23 |
| 10 | Hull | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 19:19 | 23 |
| 11 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 22 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 23:15 | 21 |
| 13 | Swansea | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 16:16 | 21 |
| 14 | Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:10 | 20 |
| 15 | Southampton | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 17:11 | 20 |
| 16 | Leicester | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17:14 | 19 |
| 17 | Charlton | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13:12 | 18 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 14:14 | 18 |
| 19 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 18:13 | 17 |
| 20 | Derby | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17:20 | 17 |
| 21 | Oxford | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13:17 | 13 |
| 22 | Blackburn | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:20 | 10 |
| 23 | Norwich | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 12:19 | 10 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7:29 | 4 |
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