Leicester vs West Bromwich prediction, H2H and probable lineups - January 05, 2026
One of the fixtures of Championship Matchday 26 will be played on Monday at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, where the local side Leicester will host West Bromwich. Here’s my pick for this clash, which comes with solid odds for success.
Match preview
Leicester head into this match not in the best of form. Under Spanish manager Martí Cifuentes, the Foxes have lost three of their last four matches. Their sole victory came against Derby (2-1), while they suffered defeats to QPR, Watford, and Sheffield United. Thus, a club that just nine years ago was crowned Premier League champion now finds itself in the middle of the Championship table. Still, they’re only six points shy of the playoff zone for Premier League promotion, with a tense battle looming ahead.
There’s good news for Leicester: striker Patson Daka is back from the Africa Cup of Nations. Zambia exited the tournament after the group stage, finishing bottom of a group with Morocco, Mali, and Comoros. Daka managed just one goal at the tournament and is now ready to bolster his club once again.
West Bromwich’s situation is even more dire. The team trails Leicester by three points and sits just seven points clear of Norwich, who occupy a relegation spot. Of their last seven matches, the Baggies have won just two—against Sheffield United (2-0) and QPR (2-1)—suffering defeat in the other five.
Away games have been especially tough for West Brom: they’ve lost all of their last nine on the road, with their last away result not being a loss dating back to October 1, when they narrowly beat Norwich. The situation is calling for changes, or else the club’s management may consider replacing head coach Ryan Mason.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Leicester have conceded in nineteen consecutive matches.
- There have been at least three goals scored in each of Leicester’s last ten matches.
- West Bromwich have conceded in four straight games.
- West Bromwich have conceded first in six of their last eight matches.
- In the last ten meetings between these teams, Leicester have a clear advantage: the Foxes have won seven, West Bromwich just one, with two draws.
Probable lineups
- Leicester: Stolarczyk – Pereira, Okoli, Nelson, Thomas – James, Skipp, Reid – Issahaku, Mavididi, Daka
- West Bromwich: Wildsmith – Campbell, Phillips, Taylor, Styles – Diakité, Mawatt, Johnston – Iling Junior, Grant, Heggebø
Prediction
This is the perfect matchup to bet on Over 2.5 goals. Leicester’s games are usually high-scoring, so I’m confident both teams will deliver goals once again. My prediction: Over 2.5 goals.
