Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion: match statistics
Leicester City displays solid home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.42 goals per game in home matches with 54% possession, indicating control of the game. West Bromwich Albion has very poor away results, with only 23% wins and a staggering 77% loss rate, conceding an average of 1.69 goals per away match. While the form of both teams in the last 5 matches is identical (1.2 points per match), Leicester holds the home advantage. Additionally, the visitors have not recorded a single draw on the road this season, increasing the probability of a decisive result in favor of the hosts.
Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leicester City played against West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The game was played on January 5, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Leicester City has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. West Bromwich Albion has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Leicester City scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.48. West Bromwich Albion scores 1.12 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 76% of Leicester City's games and 56% of West Bromwich Albion's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 48%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
West Bromwich Albion has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.31 per game. Leicester City takes 11.7 shots per game, while West Bromwich Albion takes 13.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Leicester City leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. West Bromwich Albion leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.64 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leicester City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For West Bromwich Albion, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Leicester City displays solid home form with a 42% win rate and a positive goal difference (+3) at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.42 goals per game in home matches with 54% possession, indicating control of the game. West Bromwich Albion has very poor away results, with only 23% wins and a staggering 77% loss rate, conceding an average of 1.69 goals per away match. While the form of both teams in the last 5 matches is identical (1.2 points per match), Leicester holds the home advantage. Additionally, the visitors have not recorded a single draw on the road this season, increasing the probability of a decisive result in favor of the hosts.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Leicester City | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Leicester City is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Leicester City · 1.12 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion is 12% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.48 goals / game - Leicester City · 1.32 goals / game - West Bromwich Albion
Leicester City scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 meczów).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 36%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Leicester City
West Bromwich Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Leicester City | Liga | West Bromwich Albion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.88 | 2.61 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 76% | 58% | ▼ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 52% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 24% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 88% | 73% | • 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Leicester City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against West Bromwich Albion. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion?
The Championship match finished Leicester City 2:1 West Bromwich Albion. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion?
Leicester City score 1.40 goals per game on average and West Bromwich Albion 1.12. The Championship average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 76% of Leicester City's matches and 56% of West Bromwich Albion's.
What form are Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion in?
Over the last 5 games Leicester City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and West Bromwich Albion 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Leicester City vs West Bromwich Albion: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.