Leicester City vs West Bromwich, January 5, 2026 – Live Streaming & Match Preview
Match Overview
As the holiday fixtures conclude, a massive clash at the top end of the table takes place this Monday, January 5, 2026. Leicester City welcomes West Bromwich Albion to the King Power Stadium. With both teams vying for automatic promotion back to the Premier League, this fixture represents a "six-pointer" that could define the trajectory of the season's second half.
Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
Venue: King Power Stadium, Leicester
How to Watch
Fans looking for Live Streaming and TV broadcast options can tune in via the following platforms:
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Football
- USA: ESPN+
- International: Foxes Hub / WBA TV (Selected regions)
- Live Stream: Available via the Sky Go app or NOW TV for UK residents.
Tactical Analysis
Leicester City continues to favor a possession-heavy approach, utilizing their technical midfielders to dictate the tempo. Under their current management, the "Foxes" focus on high wing play and quick transitions. Conversely, West Bromwich Albion has developed a reputation for being defensively resolute, often operating with a compact block and looking to exploit set-piece opportunities and counter-attacks.
Predicted Lineups
Leicester City (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen
- Defenders: Ricardo Pereira, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, James Justin
- Midfielders: Harry Winks, Wilfred Ndidi, Bilal El Khannouss
- Forwards: Abdul Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy
West Bromwich (4-2-3-1)
- Goalkeeper: Alex Palmer
- Defenders: Darnell Furlong, Semi Ajayi, Kyle Bartley, Torbjørn Heggem
- Defensive Midfielders: Alex Mowatt, Jayson Molumby
- Attacking Midfielders: Tom Fellows, Grady Diangana, Karlan Grant
- Forward: Josh Maja
Match Preview
Leicester City enters this match following a string of dominant home performances. The aging but evergreen Jamie Vardy remains a focal point of their attack, while Harry Winks provides the stability in the engine room. The Foxes will look to utilize the width provided by Fatawu and Mavididi to stretch the West Brom defense.
West Brom, coached with tactical discipline, will likely concede possession and wait for the perfect moment to strike. Their success will depend heavily on the delivery of Tom Fellows and the finishing of Josh Maja, who has been in clinical form this season. Expect a physical battle in the midfield as WBA attempts to disrupt Leicester's rhythm.
Recent Head-to-Head
Leicester has held the upper hand in recent encounters, but the Baggies have often proven to be a "bogey team" when playing away at the King Power.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2024 | Championship | Leicester 2-1 West Brom |
| Dec 2, 2023 | Championship | West Brom 1-2 Leicester |
| April 22, 2021 | Premier League | Leicester 3-0 West Brom |
Prediction
While West Bromwich Albion is more than capable of grinding out a result, Leicester's home advantage and superior depth in attacking areas might be the deciding factor. It will be a tight contest, but we expect the Foxes to edge it by a narrow margin.
Final Score Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 West Bromwich
