Our Leicester vs West Brom Prediction: 2-1
Leicester vs West Brom in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Monday January 5, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Leicester vs West Brom prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Leicester's Last Match – Sheff Utd vs Leicester
Leicester will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England Championship defeat at the hands of Sheff Utd on January 1. In that match, Leicester recorded 44% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Utd | 56% | 10 (5) | 2.42 | 56 |
Leicester | 44% | 5 (1) | 0.14 | 29 |
West Brom's Last Match – Swansea vs West Brom
West Brom will look to get back on track following a 0-1 England Championship loss against Swansea on January 1. In that match, West Brom saw 41% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Swansea | 59% | 6 (3) | 0.71 | 50 |
West Brom | 41% | 5 (7) | 1.17 | 37 |
Leicester vs West Brom Stats
Key Stats
| Leicester | West Brom | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.12 | Defence Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 10/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leicester are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while West Brom average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Leicester 17-21
West Brom 14-17
What are the odds for this match?
Leicester to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.25
West Brom to win: @2.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Leicester (4-2-3-1) : Jakub Stolarczyk, Hamza Choudhury, Caleb Okoli, Ben Nelson, Ricardo Pereira, Jordan James, Oliver Skipp, Issahaku Fatawu, Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Jeremy Monga, Jordan Ayew
West Brom (4-2-3-1) : Josh Griffiths, George Campbell, Nat Phillips, Chris Mepham, Callum Styles, Jayson Molumby, Alex Mowatt, Isaac Price, Mikey Johnston, Karlan Grant, Aune Heggebo



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