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
Key match information
Leicester City played West Bromwich Albion in Championship (England). The match was played on 5 January 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Leicester City: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. West Bromwich Albion: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Leicester City scores 1.40 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. West Bromwich Albion scores 1.12 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Leicester City 76%, West Bromwich Albion 56%. Over 2.5: Leicester City 64%, West Bromwich Albion 48%. League level: BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
West Bromwich Albion has higher xG: 1.49 vs 1.31. Leicester City: 11.7 shots per match, West Bromwich Albion: 13.9.
Match halves
Leicester City: half-time lead 40%, second-half goals 0.68. West Bromwich Albion: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.64.
Goals by minute
Leicester City: 76-90+ (9 goals). West Bromwich Albion: 76-90+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 58%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.4 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.12 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.48 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.32 goals / match - West Bromwich Albion
Leicester City scores in 84% of matches (21 of 25 matches), while West Bromwich Albion keeps a clean sheet in 20% (5 of 25 matches).
West Bromwich Albion scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - West Bromwich Albion
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 40% of matches and wins 36%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
West Bromwich Albion - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Leicester City
West Bromwich Albion
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Leicester City 0 - 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.