Leicester City sit precariously close to the relegation zone and will be looking to collect some much needed points as they welcome Tony Pulis’ West Bromwich Albion to the King Power Stadium. West Brom sit 7 places and 4 points above Leicester and have had an impressive start to the campaign.
English Premier League – Leicester City v West Bromwich Albion – King Power Stadium
Monday 16th October 2017
Kick-off: 20.00 GMT
Leicester City – Best Odds – 1/1 (William Hill)
West Bromwich Albion – Best Odds – 16/5 (Sporting Bet)
Draw – Best Odds – 23/10 (Boyle Sports)
Leicester City
The Foxes have had a very tricky fixture list so far this term – facing Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal already in their opening 7 games. They’ve managed to score 9 goals in 7 games and have looked excellent going forward, more concerning for Craig Shakespeare will be his team’s defensive record – 12 goals have been shipped already this term. Jamie Vardy has bagged 5 goals already this term and looks to be showing similar form to that of the 2015-16 season that saw him spearhead Leicester towards the Premier League crown.
West Bromwich Albion
The Baggies have epitomised a Tony Pulis side this term and sit in a stereotypical 10th place in the Premier League. Scoring 6 goals and conceding 8 from their first 7 games will be a record Pulis will be looking to improve upon and their form on the road (1 win, 2 defeats) is something they will need to improve upon. Solomon Rondon has returned to the first team fold in recent weeks and has repaid his manager’s faith with 2 goals (in all competitions) this term and he will be looking to lead the line here.
Head to Head
West Bromwich Albion have a comfortable head to head lead in the record between the two sides – 51:38 with the two Midlands rivals sharing 23 draws historically. Away wins dominated this fixture last season with West Brom winning 2-1 at the King Power last term and Leicester winning 1-0 at the Hawthorns back in April 2017.
Odds and Predictions
West Brom are famed for their defensive prowess but this should be quite an open, entertaining encounter.
Both teams to score – YES – 5/6 with Sky Bet.
Jamie Vardy’s form has been sparkling this season and he will be looking to add to his tally here.
Jamie Vardy to score anytime looks good value at 13/10 with Betfair.
Monday Night Football often provides entertaining matches with both teams eager to impress.
Over 2.5 goals in the game pays a generous 23/20 with William Hill.
Leicester have had some tough fixtures this term and they will be desperate to get points on the board here.
Leicester to win the match looks over priced at 1/1 with Bet Victor.
Score Prediction
Leicester 2 – 1 West Bromwich Albion – 9/1 with Betfred.
Top Betting Tip
Leicester have been dealt a rough fixture list this season and will be eager to get their first home win since August. Leicester City to win the match and both teams to score 7/2 with Ladbrokes.