Leicester City take on Watford in the 23rd round of games in the Championship on Boxing Day (Friday). The two sides are in opposite halves of the points table.
Marti Cifuentes’ Leicester are coming off a 4-1 hiding at Queens Park Rangers last weekend. The Hoops scored four times without reply before the break before Silko Thomas bagged a consolation for Leicester eight minutes from time, scoring with the Foxes’ only shot on target.
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The loss snapped a three-game unbeaten run for the Foxes – winning two – dropping them to 13th in the standings, with 31 points from 22 outings, winning eight.
Meanwhile, Javi Garcia’s Watford are fresh off a 1-0 home win over Stoke City a week ago. Despite being dominated on possesson (42%), the Hornets scored through Luca Kjerrumgaard 16 minutes from time to take all three points.
The win extended Garcia’s side’s unbeaten streak to four games – winning two – lifting them to 10th in the points table, with 32 points from 22 matches, winning eight.
On that note, here’s a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Leicester-Watford Championship clash at the King Power Stadium:
Leicester City vs Watford head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 74 meetings across competitions, Leicester lead Watford 35-21, winning their last clash 2-1 at home in the Championship in February 2024.
- The Foxes are unbeaten in seven games in the fixture, winning six, including the last five, since a 2-1 Premier League away loss in March 2019.
- Leicester have won two of their last six home games – all in the Championship – losing twice.
- Watford have won once in 10 outings on the road this season, losing five.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Leicester: L-W-D-W-L; Watford: W-D-D-W-L
Leicester City vs Watford prediction
Both sides have had underwhelming campaigns, especially Leicester, after their Championship-winning campaign just over a year ago.
In terms of head-to-head, the Foxes have an advantage and have dominated recent meetings, winning their last four league games with the Hornets, who have won just once in 14 away league games against Leicester, losing 11.
However, the Foxes have been unimpressive at home while the Hornets have been poor travellers. Nevertheless, they should return to winning ways after their heavy defeat at QPR last weekend.
Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 Watford
Leicester City vs Watford betting tips
Tip-1: Leicester to win
Tip-2: Watford to score (They have done so in their last 10 games.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals (Their last 13 meetings have had at least two goals.)
Edited by Bhargav
