Leicester vs West Bromwich Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Leicester vs West Bromwich Intro
We could be in for a Championship classic when Leicester host West Bromwich at King Power Stadium. Both teams have been in imperious form and, as the end of the season edges ever nearer, this game could prove key in the title race. Kick off is on Saturday April 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM. It’s matchweek 44, and Enzo Maresca’s home team are second having taken 88 points, whereas Carlos Corberan’s visitors sit in the 5th place in the Championship table on 72 points. Leicester and West Bromwich are divided by 16 points and 3 places in the Championship table as we head towards the end of the season.
Leicester vs West Bromwich Form
In the last five games, Leicester have picked up 6 points and lost to Plymouth along the way. That being said, West Bromwich lost to Sunderland and have only managed to collect 6 points in the last five games. Leicester have been fairly steady at home lately, picking up nine points in five games. West Bromwich can be moderately pleased with their performances away from home, with 7 points taken from a possible 15.
Leicester vs West Bromwich H2H
West Bromwich will be hoping to claw back Leicester’s lead in the H2H record. Saturday’s guests have won 8 out of 20 played, versus 9 matches won by the hosts. 3 have been drawn. Leicester will be feeling very confident ahead of this game. It has 5 more wins than West Bromwich in just the last six meetings between the two.
Leicester vs West Bromwich Analysis
Leicester’s last match suffer a defeat. Plymouth was their last opponnent. When the referee blew fulltime, the score was 0-1. With that game now a memory, Enzo Maresca’s men will narrow their focus to this week’s challenge : West Bromwich in Championship. Against Plymouth, Leicester had a ball possession of 70%. Looking at shots on goal, Leicester, in its previous game, shot 13 times on target and in the same game, Enzo Maresca’s men gave up 4 shots. In their last game West Bromwich came away with a defeat. Sunderland was their last opponnent. When the referee called fulltime, the score was 0-1. During their latest meetup with Sunderland, West Bromwich took 50% possession. In front of goal, West Bromwich delivered 7 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 5 shots to their opponents Sunderland.
Leicester vs West Bromwich Odds
According to the oddsmakers, the favourite for this match between Leicester and West Bromwich is Leicester.