Leicester City vs Birmingham City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips Predictions

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: Aug 4, 2025 | King Power Stadium | Championship | 20:00 GMT

Friday night’s Championship clash pits two promotion hopefuls against each other, as Leicester host Birmingham at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are targeting an immediate return to the Premier League after last season’s relegation, while Birmingham are chasing a top-flight comeback for the first time since 2011.

Key Betting Tip: Leicester City win @ 2.25 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Predicted Lineups

Leicester City Predicted XI: Stolarczyk; Choudhury, Okoli, Vestergaard, Thomas; Soumare, Skipp; Fatawu, Page, Monga; Ayew

Birmingham City Predicted XI: Allspop; Osayi-Samuel, Neumann, Klarer, Laird; Willumsson, Seung-Ho, Iwata, Gray; Stansfield, Furuhashi

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Current League Standings

Heading into the fourth gameweek, it’s Birmingham who hold the edge in the table. Unbeaten so far, the visitors have taken seven points from their opening three matches, leaving them in fifth place. Leicester, meanwhile, also boast two wins but a single defeat leaves them a point behind in seventh.

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent meetings have offered little joy for Birmingham supporters, who haven’t beaten Leicester since October 2011. That long wait will be fresh on fans’ minds as the two sides prepare to clash on Friday.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

06.04.24 Leicester 2-1 Birmingham

27.01.24 Leicester 3-0 Birmingham

18.12.23 Birmingham 2-3 Leicester

04.03.20 Leicester 1-0 Birmingham

01.08.15 Birmingham 2-3 Leicester

Leicester have enjoyed the upper hand in recent head-to-head encounters and will be favourites to extend that dominance, having won every meeting since a 2-2 draw in 2013. With five consecutive victories under their belt, Friday’s hosts will be confident of stretching that run even further.

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Matches Analysis.

Leicester Last 5 Matches:

Charlton 0-1 Leicester

Preston 2-1 Leicester

Huddersfield 2-2 Leicester ( L on Penalties)

Leicester 2-1 Sheff Wed

Leicester 2-0 Fiorentina

In their last five matches, Leicester have recorded three wins and two losses, including two victories and one defeat in the Championship. They were already knocked out of the Carabao Cup on penalties by Sheffield Wednesday, meaning their focus will now be fully on the league as they look to build a strong run of form against fellow promotion-chasing rivals.

Birmingham last 5 Matches:

Birmingham 1-0 Oxford

Blackburn 1-2 Birmingham

Birmingham 2-1 Sheffield United

Birmingham 1-1 Ipswich

Birmingham 1-0 Nottm Forest

Birmingham have started the season off well and are unbeaten in their last five games. They've faced sides favoured for promotion in Ipswich and Sheffield United and come away with a draw and victory whilst remaining in the Carabao Cup.

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 70% confidence in a Leicester City win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Leicester City Win @ 2.25 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a Leicester City Win in this fixture. The current form and recent head-to-head results justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Leicester City vs Birmingham City

Boubakary Soumaré (Leicester City)

The midfield powerhouse for Leicester, Soumaré excels at breaking up opposition attacks and quickly transitioning play. His energy and tackling ability will be key in disrupting Birmingham’s rhythm and helping his side control the midfield battle.

Jeremy Monga (Leicester City)

A versatile forward capable of exploiting spaces behind the defence, Monga’s movement and clinical finishing make him Leicester’s primary goal threat. He will be crucial in creating and converting chances for the hosts.

Jay Stansfield (Birmingham City)

Birmingham’s main attacking outlet, Stansfield combines pace, movement, and a keen eye for goal. He will be crucial in stretching Leicester’s defence and turning quick breaks into scoring opportunities.

Demarai Grey (Birmingham City)

Birmingham’s creative spark, Grey’s pace, dribbling, and ability to unlock defences will be crucial in creating chances and stretching Leicester’s backline.

Leicester City vs Birmingham City Match Facts

Referee: Josh Smith

Broadcast Details: Sky Sports

Stadium Information: Leicester City's King Power Stadium is a football stadium located in Leicester, England. The all-seater stadium, has a capacity of 32,262 and is the 19th largest stadium by capacity in England.