On Friday evening, Leicester City will appeae at The Hawthorns for a clash with Midlands rivals West Bromwich Albion. This will be yet another interesting, engaging and hopefully enjoyable, close clash for the Foxes. Believe it or not, the Baggies are actually favourites to win in some places. This forecast occurred in spite of City being three positions above WBAFC in the Championship table and, arguably, having a superior squad.
Nevertheless, I will detail and explain the prediction as we get going. In addition to looking at some statistics, current form and expectations for the match, we have a simply shocking fact to reveal as well. An incredible Leicester stat emerged prior to the West Brom game. So let's get started with no time to waste.
Foxes form
The King Power side's form is as follows: a loss, two wins and subsequently consecutive draws. Meanwhile West Brom: a win, then a draw, followed by another victory, with two defeats to bring us up to date.
Even though the Baggies are a decent team under former Tottenham Hotspur man, Ryan Mason, I am therefore surprised that they are favoured for the meeting. The home club have a 42 per cent chance, according to Google's probability rating. While City are handed 30%. Regardless, I am backing Leicester to be narrowly victorious.
Stunning Leicester City statistic emerges prior to West Brom Albion contest
Promotion is the aim for both clubs, which means the intensity exhibited might perhaps be managed. Nevertheless, the LE2 team have modern history on their side as well.
"The Foxes will fancy their chances at The Hawthorns, which has been a happy hunting ground for the visitors in recent years."EFL Analysis
You have to go all the way back 15 years to find an LCFC loss at WBA's ground. The irrepressible Jamie Vardy netted six there over the years.
The stadium is described as a "happy hunting ground" for the Foxes, and rightly so. A James Morrison goal and a brace from Robert Koren did the damage in 2010.