Leicester City v Watford Bet Builder, Tips and Predictions | Championship

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Leicester City v Watford Match Preview

Leicester City v Watford Bet Builder, Tips and Predictions – Championship

26 Dec 15:00 – EFL Championship
Venue: King Power Stadium


Leicester City v Watford Preview

Leicester City saw their recent Championship revival brought to an abrupt halt last time out as the Foxes were heavily beaten 4-1 away at QPR, a sobering result that leaves Marti Cifuentes’ side sitting in 13th place heading into the Boxing Day programme.

That defeat should not completely overshadow Leicester’s recent positives, however. Prior to the setback at Loftus Road, the Foxes had posted impressive wins against Derby County (3-1 away) and Ipswich Town (3-1 at home), results which underlined their attacking potential at the King Power Stadium. Back on home soil, Leicester will be keen to respond quickly and reassert themselves.

Watford arrive in the East Midlands in solid form, occupying 10th place in the table and carrying a four-game unbeaten run into this fixture. Wins against Norwich City and Stoke City have been backed up by draws with Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham, while the broader picture shows the Hornets have lost just once in their last 10 league matches.

That said, Watford’s main issue has been on their travels. The visitors have managed just one away win all season, and that lack of cutting edge on the road could be exposed against a Leicester side eager to make a Boxing Day statement.

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Current Form Guide
  • Leicester City have won 2 of their last 4 Championship matches

  • Watford are unbeaten in 4 Championship games

  • Watford have recorded just one away league win this season

  • Four of Watford’s last six league matches have gone Under 3.5 Goals

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Team News and Predicted Line-Ups

Leicester City Team News

Leicester are set to be without Jannik Vestergaard, who was forced off with a head injury at QPR. That could see Wout Faes or Caleb Okoli come into the centre of defence alongside Ben Nelson.
After the heavy defeat last time out, Cifuentes is expected to freshen things up, with teenage talent Jeremy Mongapushing strongly for a start.

Leicester City possible starting lineup:
Stolarczyk; Pereira, Nelson, Faes, Thomas; James, Skipp; Fatawu, Ramsey, Monga; Thomas

Watford Team News

Watford are impacted by AFCON call-ups, with Edo Kayembe and Mamadou Doumbia unavailable.
Attacking options are further reduced by the absence of Rocco Vata, leaving the Hornets slightly short in forward areas for this trip.

Watford possible starting lineup:
Selvik; Ngakia, Alleyne, Pollock, Bola; Ince, Kyprianou, Louza; Chakvetadze; Kjerrumgaard

Leicester City v Watford Prediction

Leicester’s home attacking threat, combined with Watford’s struggles away from Vicarage Road, points towards a Foxes-positive outcome. However, Watford’s organisation suggests this may not turn into a goal-fest.

Leicester City v Watford Betting Tips

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Leicester City Win or Draw

Under 3.5 Total Goals

Both Teams To Score – NO

Leicester City Over 4.5 Team Corners

Over 2.5 Total Cards

💥 Odds @ 5.00+ (bet365)

Conclusion

Leicester should be well placed to bounce back on Boxing Day, especially at the King Power Stadium, where they have shown real attacking intent in recent weeks. Watford’s solid overall form is respected, but their poor away record makes it hard to fully trust them here. A Leicester-leaning Bet Builder in a competitive, slightly edgy contest looks the smart angle.

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