Bristol City vs Leicester City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Bristol City vs Leicester City

• Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Ashton Gate

Bristol City will be looking to bounce back from their recent home loss to Millwall, and they've shown they can be solid at home with a convincing win over Swansea City. With a predicted 3-5-2 formation, they'll likely focus on a strong defensive structure while relying on the attacking prowess of Emil Riis and Scott Twine to break down Leicester's defence. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Anis Mehmeti and Adam Randell needing to control the tempo against a Leicester side that's had mixed results recently.

Leicester City will be keen to build on their away win against Derby County. Their 4-2-3-1 formation suggests they'll aim to dominate possession and use the width provided by Issahaku Fatawu and Stephy Mavididi to create chances. However, their recent losses to Sheffield United and Southampton highlight defensive vulnerabilities Bristol City might exploit. This match could be closely contested, with both teams capable of scoring.

Bristol City's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five matches. They've shown they can be strong at home, beating Swansea City 3-0, but their latest home game resulted in a disappointing 0-1 loss to Millwall. This inconsistency might affect their confidence, but their ability to secure a 1-0 win away at Portsmouth suggests they can still grind out results when needed.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)

Leicester City have had a mixed bag of results recently, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their most recent victory was a convincing 3-1 win away at Derby County, which should give them a boost in confidence. However, the back-to-back losses to Sheffield United and Southampton highlight some defensive issues that they'll need to address. If they can shore up their defence, they'll be a tough team to beat.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Norwich City (A)

The head-to-head record between Bristol City and Leicester City shows a competitive history, with both teams having recent wins against each other. Bristol City secured a 1-0 victory in their most recent encounter on 29 March 2024, while Leicester City won 1-0 in the previous meeting on 23 September 2023.

However, Leicester City had a more dominant win in the past, beating Bristol City 4-0 on 12 January 2013. This suggests that both teams are capable of winning, but Leicester City might have the edge based on their historical performances.

Recent Championship Results

• Bristol City 1-0 Leicester City (29 Mar 2024)

• Leicester City 1-0 Bristol City (23 Sep 2023)

• Bristol City 0-4 Leicester City (12 Jan 2013)

• Leicester City 2-0 Bristol City (06 Oct 2012)

• Bristol City 3-2 Leicester City (06 Mar 2012)

• Luke McNally (Knee) - Out

• Joe Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Max Bird (Calf) - Doubt

• Rob Atkinson (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Caleb Okoli (Shoulder) - Out

• Victor Kristiansen (Knee) - Out

• Harry Souttar (Achilles) - Out

• Aaron Ramsey (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK), Tanner (DF), Dickie (DF), Vyner (DF), Sykes (MF), Randell (MF), Mehmeti (MF), Knight (MF), Borges (MF), Twine (AT), Riis (AT)

Bristol City's predicted 3-5-2 formation will likely see them focus on a solid defensive structure with Vyner, Dickie, and Tanner at the back. The midfield five, including Mehmeti and Sykes, will be key to controlling the game's tempo and supporting the attacking duo of Riis and Twine.

• Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK), Pereira (DF), Nelson (DF), Vestergaard (DF), Thomas (DF), James (MF), Skipp (MF), Fatawu (MF), Cordova-Reid (MF), Mavididi (MF), Ayew (AT)

Leicester City's predicted 4-2-3-1 formation suggests they'll aim to dominate possession and use the width provided by Fatawu and Mavididi to create scoring opportunities. The midfield duo of James and Skipp will be crucial in maintaining control and feeding the ball to the attacking players, with Ayew leading the line.

• Riis vs Vestergaard: Emil Riis's pace and movement will be tested against Jannik Vestergaard's experience and physicality.

• Mehmeti vs Skipp: Anis Mehmeti's creativity will be up against Oliver Skipp's work rate and game intelligence.

• Sykes (Bristol City): Mark Sykes's energy and ability to cover the pitch will be vital for Bristol City's midfield control.

• Fatawu (Leicester City): Issahaku Fatawu's pace and dribbling skills on the wing could be a game-changer for Leicester City.

Fans in the UK are able to watch Bristol City vs Leicester City on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Wednesday, 10 December 2025

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Bristol City 1-2 Leicester City.

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