Leicester vs Blackburn: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Leicester vs Blackburn in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 GMT match.

• Fixture: Leicester vs Blackburn

• Date: Saturday, 01 November 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 GMT

• Venue: King Power Stadium

Leicester have been a bit up and down lately, but they've got the firepower to turn things around. After a couple of losses, they'll be hungry to get back to winning ways, especially at home. Blackburn, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag themselves, but they've shown they can nick a win against the odds. This one could be tight, with Leicester likely to dominate possession but Blackburn looking to hit on the break.

Leicester's recent win against Swansea will give them confidence, but they'll need to be more solid at the back. Blackburn's away form hasn't been great, but they've got players who can cause problems. Expect a game where Leicester try to control the tempo, while Blackburn look to exploit any defensive lapses. It should be a cracking match with both teams going for it.

Leicester's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, with two losses on the road, a couple of draws at home, and a solid win against Swansea. They'll be looking to build on that win and get back to their best at home. The losses to Millwall and Hull City will be a wake-up call, and they'll need to tighten up at the back if they want to secure three points here. The draw against Portsmouth showed they can hold their own, but they'll need to be more clinical in front of goal. With players like Winks and Fatawu in the squad, they've got the quality to turn things around. If they can get their act together, they should have enough to see off Blackburn.

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

Blackburn's form has been a bit all over the place recently. They had a good win against Southampton at home, but before that a couple of losses and a draw. They'll be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Swansea. Their away form has been a bit of a concern, so they'll need to be at their best if they want to get anything from this game. The win against Southampton showed they can compete with the big boys, but they'll need to be more consistent. With players like Tronstad and Ohashi in the team, they've got the potential to cause an upset. If they can keep things tight at the back and hit Leicester on the break, they might just pull off a surprise result.

• Win: 2-1 vs Southampton (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Sheffield Utd (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Coventry (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Stoke City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Swansea (H)

Leicester and Blackburn have had some cracking games in recent years. Blackburn got the better of Leicester in their last meeting, winning 2-0. But Leicester have had their moments too, with a convincing 4-1 win in 2023. It's always a close contest between these two, and you can expect another tight game this time around.

• Leicester 0-2 Blackburn (04 May 2024)
• Blackburn 1-4 Leicester (01 Oct 2023)
• Leicester 1-2 Blackburn (28 Feb 2023) - FA Cup
• Blackburn 1-1 Leicester (22 Mar 2014)
• Leicester 2-1 Blackburn (17 Sep 2013)

• Harry Souttar (Achilles) - Out

• Ben Nelson (Unknown) - Doubt

• Todd Cantwell (Knee) - Out

• Hayden Carter (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Jake Garrett (Leg) - Doubt

• Moussa Baradji (Foot) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK), Pereira (DF), Okoli (DF), Vestergaard (DF), Thomas (DF), Winks (MF), James (MF), Fatawu (MF), Ramsey (MF), Monga (MF), Ayew (AT)

Leicester's predicted lineup suggests they'll look to control the game with Winks and James in midfield, while relying on the creativity of Fatawu and Ramsey to unlock Blackburn's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Tóth (GK), Miller (DF), Wharton (DF), McLoughlin (DF), Alebiosu (MF), Gardner-Hickman (MF), Tronstad (MF), De Neve (MF), Morishita (MF), Ohashi (AT), Gudjohnsen (AT)

Blackburn's predicted lineup indicates they'll aim to be solid at the back with Wharton and McLoughlin, while looking to hit Leicester on the counter with the pace of Gudjohnsen and Ohashi up front.

• Ricardo Pereira vs Sondre Tronstad: This will be a key battle between Leicester's attacking full-back and Blackburn's defensive midfielder.

• Issahaku Fatawu vs Taylor Gardner-Hickman: Expect a midfield tussle between Leicester's creative force and Blackburn's hard-working midfielder.

• Harry Winks (Leicester): Winks is crucial for Leicester, providing stability and control in the midfield.

• Yuki Ohashi (Blackburn): Ohashi is a key player for Blackburn, offering a threat up front with his pace and finishing.

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