West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: West Bromwich Albion vs Leicester City

• Date: Friday, 26 September 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: The Hawthorns

Match Prediction: West Bromwich Albion 2-1 Leicester City

West Brom might fancy their chances here. They've had a mixed bag of results lately, but those wins against Stoke and Wrexham show they can nick a result when it counts. Leicester, on the other hand, have been drawing lots of games of late, which suggests they're solid but not quite finishing teams off. It could be a tight affair, with West Brom looking to exploit any Leicester slip-ups.

Leicester's defence has been decent, but they've struggled to keep clean sheets away from home. West Brom's recent home form isn't great, but they've shown they can score. If West Brom can keep it tight at the back and take their chances, they might just edge it. But Leicester's quality could shine through if they find their rhythm.

West Brom have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride recently. Two losses on the bounce against Middlesbrough and Derby have disappointed many after wins against Stoke and Wrexham. Those early victories, however, show they've got the fight in them. If they can carry that momentum into this game, they might just surprise a few.

Their home form has been patchy, with a draw against Portsmouth and a loss to Derby. But they've shown they can score goals, which could be crucial against a Leicester side that's been drawing a lot. If West Brom can keep it tight at the back and take their chances, they could be in for a good result.

• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Derby County (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Portsmouth (H)

• Win: 3-2 vs Wrexham (A)

Leicester have drawn their last two Championship games, which shows they're hard to beat but not quite killing games off. They've had two draws in their previous five, but also managed wins against Birmingham and Charlton. That suggests they've got the quality to get results when it matters.

Their away form has been a bit of a concern, with a loss to Preston and a draw against Oxford. However, they've shown they can keep it tight at the back, which could be key against a West Brom side that has been scoring goals. If Leicester can find their finishing boots, they could come away with something from the game.

• Draw: 0-0 vs Coventry City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)

• Win: 2-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Preston North End (A)

Leicester have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last two. But West Brom have shown they can beat the Foxes, with a 3-0 win back in 2010. It's been a close affair in recent times, with three of the last five games decided by just one goal.

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• West Bromwich Albion 3-0 Leicester City (02 Apr 2010)

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• West Bromwich Albion 1-4 Leicester City (15 Mar 2008)

• Karlan Grant (Leg) - Out

• Alex Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Daryl Dike (Thigh) - Doubt

• Tammer Bany (Muscle) - Doubt

• Harry Souttar (Achilles) - Out

• Ben Nelson (Unknown) - Out

• Predicted lineup: Griffiths, Campbell, Phillips, Mepham, Styles, Diakité, Mowatt, Wallace, Molumby, Price, Heggebø

West Brom will need to rely on Diakité and Mowatt to control the midfield in what could be a tight game. Their recent form suggests they can still be solid at the back, but they'll need to be clinical in attack.

• Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk, Pereira, Faes, Vestergaard, Thomas, Soumaré, Winks, Fatawu, James, Mavididi, Ayew

Leicester will look for control in midfield, and Fatawu and Mavididi could provide the spark out wide. Their recent draws show they can keep it tight, but they'll need to be more ruthless in front of goal.

• Alex Mowatt vs Harry Winks: Mowatt's guile will be key for West Brom, but Winks will be looking to keep him quiet.

• Jordan Ayew vs Nat Phillips: The striker's directness could cause problems, but Phillips will be doing all he can to keep him in check.

• Callum Styles (West Bromwich Albion): Styles has been a key part of West Brom's recent wins, and his energy on that left flank could be crucial.

• Issahaku Fatawu (Leicester City): Fatawu's flair and pace on the wing could be the difference for Leicester if he's on form.

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