thehardtackle 
19-04-2024 11:56
19-04-2024 11:56
Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion: Preview and Prediction
Key Stats
Leicester City have won their last four league games against West Bromwich Albion, a run that has seen them score two or more goals in each match.
West Brom have lost just one of their nine most recent away league games against Leicester City (W5 D3), although that defeat came on their last visit to the King Power Stadium in April 2021.
Leicester City have failed to win just five of their 20 home league games this season (D1 L4), a run that has seen them score 40 goals and fail to find the back of the net on just two occasions.
West Bromwich Albion are unbeaten in their last seven away league games (W2 D5). The Baggies have not enjoyed a longer streak since a run of eight between October 2019 and January 2020.
Leicester City have kept eight clean sheets in EFL Championship games at the King Power Stadium this season, their most in a league campaign since 2015/16 when they won the Premier League title.
Player to Watch
Wilfred Ndidi
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With Leicester City struggling to keep opponents at bay, defensive solidity is the need of the hour. The backline is not producing the desired output, with the Foxes conceding some cheap goals in recent outings. So, the onus is on Wilfred Ndidi to step up and provide a layer of protection to the defensive unit.
Ndidi’s stock is high due to his impending free-agent status, with several Premier League clubs interested in him. However, his job at Leicester City is not done yet, and the Nigerian international will be eager to end his stint with a bang. That starts with a big performance against West Brom to help the Foxes return to the summit of the EFL Championship.
Prediction
Leicester City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
The hosts have a solid recent record against West Bromwich Albion. But that does not count for much, considering the recent slump that has engulfed Leicester City ahead of the game versus West Brom this weekend. In addition, the visitors are on a solid run of form ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Expect the two teams to trade blows, with Leicester City opening the scoring through Jamie Vardy. However, the home side’s soft underbelly will be the undoing again, handing West Brom a way back into the game. The Hard Tackle thus predicts a 1-1 draw between Leicester and West Brom. Tags: Championshipleicester citywest bromWest Bromwich AlbionWilfred Ndidi
Leicester City have won their last four league games against West Bromwich Albion, a run that has seen them score two or more goals in each match.
West Brom have lost just one of their nine most recent away league games against Leicester City (W5 D3), although that defeat came on their last visit to the King Power Stadium in April 2021.
Leicester City have failed to win just five of their 20 home league games this season (D1 L4), a run that has seen them score 40 goals and fail to find the back of the net on just two occasions.
West Bromwich Albion are unbeaten in their last seven away league games (W2 D5). The Baggies have not enjoyed a longer streak since a run of eight between October 2019 and January 2020.
Leicester City have kept eight clean sheets in EFL Championship games at the King Power Stadium this season, their most in a league campaign since 2015/16 when they won the Premier League title.
Player to Watch
Wilfred Ndidi
Embed from Getty Images
With Leicester City struggling to keep opponents at bay, defensive solidity is the need of the hour. The backline is not producing the desired output, with the Foxes conceding some cheap goals in recent outings. So, the onus is on Wilfred Ndidi to step up and provide a layer of protection to the defensive unit.
Ndidi’s stock is high due to his impending free-agent status, with several Premier League clubs interested in him. However, his job at Leicester City is not done yet, and the Nigerian international will be eager to end his stint with a bang. That starts with a big performance against West Brom to help the Foxes return to the summit of the EFL Championship.
Prediction
Leicester City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion
The hosts have a solid recent record against West Bromwich Albion. But that does not count for much, considering the recent slump that has engulfed Leicester City ahead of the game versus West Brom this weekend. In addition, the visitors are on a solid run of form ahead of Saturday’s clash.
Expect the two teams to trade blows, with Leicester City opening the scoring through Jamie Vardy. However, the home side’s soft underbelly will be the undoing again, handing West Brom a way back into the game. The Hard Tackle thus predicts a 1-1 draw between Leicester and West Brom. Tags: Championshipleicester citywest bromWest Bromwich AlbionWilfred Ndidi