Leicester vs West Brom: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Leicester vs West Brom: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Two sides with managers under pressure meet in the EFL Championship on Monday night as Leicester City host West Brom at the King Power Stadium.

Relegated from the Premier League last season, Leicester appointed Marti Cifuentes, who had impressed at QPR. However, the Foxes have struggled on their return to the second tier and are langushing in 13th place in the table. With a nimmdiate return to the top flight looking further and further away.

Just like their opponents, West Brom also apppointed a new manager at the start of the saeson, opting to go with Spurs assistant Ryan Mason, marking the former midfielder's first proper management role. However, Mason has struggled in the West Midlands, with the Baggies sitting in 18th and Mason under pressure at the Hawthorns.

Leicester Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Stolarczyk

Defenders: Thomas, Okoli, Nelson, Choudhury

Midfielders: James, Skipp

Forwards: Fatawu, De Cordova-Reid, Mavididi, Ayew

West Brom Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Wildsmith

Defenders: Styles, Taylor, Phillips, Campbell

Midfielders: Diakite, Mowatt

Forwards: Johnston, Grant, Iling-junior, Heggebø

Previous Meetings:

20 Apr 2024 // Leicester 2-1 West Brom 22 Apr 2021 // Leicester 3-0 West Brom 16 Oct 2017 // Leicester 1-1 West Brom 06 Nov 2016 // Leicester 1-2 West Brom 01 Mar 2016 // Leicester 2-2 West Brom

Leicester are unbeaten in their last five clashes at the King Power over West Brom, and wil be looking to add to that record on Monday night.

Leicester Last Five Results:

Sheffield United 3-1 Leicester

Leicester 2-1 Derby County

Leicester 1-2 Watford

QPR 4-1 Leicester

Leicester 3-1 Ipswich

Mixed form for Leicester in their last five. With two wins and three losses proving inconsistency in results.

West Brom Last Five Results:

Swansea 1-0 West Brom

West Brom 2-1 QPR

West Brom 1-2 Bristol City

Hull City 1-0 West Brom

West Brom 2-0 Sheffield United

Similar to Leicester, West Brom have experienced strong levels of inconstancy in recent weeks. And Ryan Mason will have to get more consistent results together if he is to save his job.

Key Players To Watch:

Leicester: Abdul Fatawu

Winger Fatawu has been a bright spark in attack for the Foxes this season with four goals and seven assists. The 21 year-old Ghanian will certainly have suitors in the summer if Leicester do not improve.

West Brom: Aune Heggebø

Norweigan striker Aune Heggebø has fired in eight goals so far in the Championship. And Ryan Mason will be needing the striker to be strong in front of goal as he looks to steer the Baggies away from any relegation fears.

Best Leicester vs West Brom Betting Tips:

Key betting tip: Both teams to score at 1.73 represents strong value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters

Match Facts

Monday 5th January

EFL Championship

King Power Stadium (Leicester City)

Kick-Off: 8pm GMT