Predictions concerning the upcoming Championship campaign are beginning to transpire from all angles at present. And Leicester City are heavily involved at the apex of most forecasts for the new season. Expectations generally appear to convey that the Foxes will be able to claw their way back to the Premier League. Yet that possible promotion wouldn't necessarily emerge from a winning position again. It seems that bookmakers in particular envision a tougher term back in the English Football League than in 2023/24 when the East Midlands team managed to lift the C'ship trophy. A second place finish, or even a Playoff spot is expected to materialise on Filbert Way. Although, bookmakers are also not ruling out relegation to League One for LCFC either. Is that a conceivable suggestion? And who is making these claims?
How it's looking at King Power Stadium
The mess that a managerless City were in seemed to subside almost instantly when organised and passionate Spaniard Marti Cifuentes arrived at the King Power. Similarities are already being made between the 43-year-old and former City boss Enzo Maresca.
Though we mustn't get ahead of ourselves with this gaffer. Cifuentes is obviously yet to take charge of an actual competitive Leicester match. Although I do see and feel promise for LCFC, if my opinion means anything to you. Promotion certainly feels probable.
Bookies not ruling out Leicester City's relegation to League One
However a points deduction could, of course, derail Leicester's entire season. Appropriate signings are yet to occur too; recruiting a striker is still said to be the priority for the Leicestershire side.
"Leicester City Championship OddsBetfred
Outright winners @ 11/1
Top two finish @ 6/1
Promotion @ 4/1
Top six finish @ 5/4
Relegation @ 8/1
Prediction: 6th"
Nevertheless, even if the club are given a point penalty, I don't consider relegation a genuine threat. The squad is too strong, even if Bilal El Khannouss and Mads Hermansen leave. Therefore betting chiefs could arguably have gone higher than 8/1 in that sense.