Leicester City
- Leicester City have won two of their last three home games.
- The Foxes have been solid if unspectacular in the Championship, winning five, drawing four and losing three of their 12 home games.
- Leicester are just a little more settled in 13th place on 34 points from 25 games.
West Bromwich
- West Bromwich have no win in their last two away games (D1, L1).
- West Bromwich have had problems away from home all season, losing 10 of 13 Championship away games and conceding 22 goals (average 1.69 per game).
- The Baggies coach has a well-balanced tactical blueprint that blends aggressive possession football with high pressing and some pragmatic tactical shifts.
- They have been unable to string a run of results together, winning two, drawing one and losing two of their last five.
Head-to-Head
In the last three head-to-head matchups in all competitions, Leicester have won twice and drawn once, West Brom have yet to win.
Key Players
- Jordan James is Leicester’s talisman this season with eight goals in 21 Championship appearances.
- He is also a reliable converter of chances for Leicester, having scored three of their last eight goals.
- Aune Selland Heggeboe tops West Brom’s scoring charts with eight in 25 appearances.
- Michael Johnston has been the creative engine, recording nine assists in 24 games.
- Leicester average 1.42 goals per game at home in the Championship while conceding 1.17.
- West Brom have conceded 1.69 goals on their travels, so the Both Teams To Score line looks attractive.
Betting Insights
- Leicester are the narrow favorites at 2.42.
- West Bromwich are priced at 2.89 and a draw is 3.25 - all three outcomes look to offer value swings.
- The Both Teams To Score line looks good at 1.75 given the defensive numbers.
Prediction
Leicester are probably going to be a slightly better team on the day, but with West Bromwich’s unpredictable energy and transitions, they have the ability to make the home side uncomfortable.
