Leicester City vs Derby County: Championship Preview, Prediction & Betting Tips
Leicester City host Derby County at the King Power Stadium on December 29, 2025, with kick-off at 20:45. This mid-table Championship encounter features two sides known for entertaining, goal-heavy games recently.
Leicester, former Premier League champions adapting back to the second tier, face a resilient Derby side that has proven hard to beat. Home advantage could play a key role, but both teams’ leaky defenses suggest an open contest.
Expert Prediction
Our Top Tip: Over 1.5 Goals Odds: ~1.35 Alternative: Over 2.5 Goals for higher returns
Recent matches for both teams have consistently featured goals, with Leicester’s games averaging 4 goals and Derby’s showing solid scoring despite draws.
Leicester City vs Derby County Betting Tips
Analysis based on form, H2H, stats, and trends:
- Primary Bet: Over 1.5 Goals
- Value options: Both Teams to Score (BTTS), or Leicester to Win + Over 1.5, given their attacking output at home.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats
Recent meetings (limited available):
| Date | Competition | Home Team | Score | Away Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2025 | Championship | Derby County | 1-3 | Leicester City |
| 23/07/2022 | Friendly | Derby County | 1-3 | Leicester City |
H2H Summary:
- Leicester wins: 2
- Draws: 0
- Derby wins: 0
- Average goals per match: ~4 (high-scoring affairs)
Leicester have dominated recent encounters.
Leicester City Recent Form
Last 5 matches: 2 Wins | 1 Draw | 2 Losses
- Goals scored: 10 (2.0 per game)
- Goals conceded: 10 (2.0 per game)
Key results:
- Leicester 1-2 Watford
- QPR 4-1 Leicester
- Leicester 3-1 Ipswich
- Bristol City 2-2 Leicester
- Derby 1-3 Leicester
High-scoring games highlight attacking threat but defensive issues.
Derby County Recent Form
Last 5 matches: 1 Win | 3 Draws | 1 Loss
- Goals scored: 7 (1.4 per game)
- Goals conceded: 6 (1.2 per game)
Key results:
- Birmingham 1-1 Derby
- Derby 1-1 Portsmouth
- Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 Derby
- Derby 1-1 Millwall
- Derby 1-3 Leicester
Derby remain tough to break down but vulnerable to strong attacks.
Championship Standings (as of late December 2025)
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 23 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 54:23 | 51 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
| 11 | Derby County | 23 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 32:31 | 32 |
| 14 | Leicester City | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 32:33 | 31 |
| … | … | … | … | … | … | … | … |
Both teams locked in mid-table, with little separating them points-wise.
FAQs
When and what time is the match? December 29, 2025, at 20:45.
What is the main prediction? Over 1.5 Goals.
Where can I find more Championship previews? Major football sites and EFL platforms offer comprehensive coverage, odds, and expert analysis.
How can I stay updated? Tune into live broadcasts or follow club social channels for real-time updates and highlights.
Expect an entertaining, goal-filled game as both sides look to climb the table – perfect for over goals bets.