Bitesize Prediction: Leicester City vs Derby County – 29/12/25
Competition: Championship
Market: Over 1.5 goals
Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet
Eager for a Championship boost this Tuesday evening, Leicester will host Derby at the King Power Stadium. Starting with the home team, Leicester faced significant criticism last season after losing their Premier League status and began the 2025/26 season with the goal of an immediate return to the top flight. However, they suffered a major setback at the King Power on Boxing Day, ultimately falling to a 2-1 defeat against Watford, leading to mounting pressure on Marti Cifuentes. After a disappointing performance earlier in the month that saw them endure a 4-1 setback against QPR, Leicester has now achieved only one victory in their last four Championship matches. Dropping down the standings and currently outside the top half, the Foxes continue to exhibit troubling defensive vulnerabilities this season. Concluding November with a thrilling 3-2 defeat at home to Sheffield United, the former QPR manager has not seen his struggling squad maintain a single clean sheet in any of their last 17 consecutive matches.
As for the visitors, although Derby started strongly in the 2025/25 season back in August, the Rams have struggled to establish consistent form since returning from the international break in November. Currently settled with back-to-back 1-1 draws against Birmingham and Portsmouth, John Eustace’s side has only managed one win from their last six Championship games. After a remarkable spell in early November, Monday’s visitors should find reassurance in their solid away performances from Pride Park. With two 2-1 victories against Swansea and Blackburn last month, Derby has suffered just one defeat in their last six outings on the road, a streak that dates back to October 18th. Although considered underdogs heading to the King Power, the Rams will be eager to challenge a significantly vulnerable Leicester defense.
Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Leicester City vs Derby County 2/5 for Monday’s Championship contest @ Pribet
Published: 2025-12-29 02:40:00
source: www.soccernews.com
