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by Sridhar Bhamidi in Championship Predictions
Two teams with contrasting troubles will take the pitch on Sunday as Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday play on matchday one of the 2025-26 Championship campaign. This match at King Power Stadium between the Foxes and the Owls comes with our prediction of a home win with a clean sheet.
Leicester were relegated from the Premier League last campaign and will hope to start on the right footing as they aim for a move up to the Premier League at the first opportunity. The Foxes' season is clouded in uncertainty as they are set to receive a potential points deduction, although there is no definite time frame for a resolution. That hasn't stopped them from impressing in the friends, so expect the hosts to keep their troubles aside.
Wednesday have troubles of their own, as financial difficulties saw a summer of unpaid staff and player salaries. To go with that, manager Danny Rohl walked out of the club, and 19 players left the club! Will the two struggling sides keep their troubles aside and dish out an entertaining game? Read further for our team news and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for Leicester v Sheffield Wednesday Match
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1.14 | 8 | 17 |
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1.14 | 8.5 | 23 |
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1.14 | 7.5 | 19 |
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1.15 | 7 | 15 |
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1.15 | 8 | 17 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday?
Our prediction for the Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday match is: Leicester win to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 10/08/2025 between Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.58% for a win of Leicester against Sheffield Wednesday with odds of 1.18 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday is 24.21% with odds of 8.5 at Betfred.
- Our prediction model gives a 24.21% chance ⭐ for a win of Sheffield Wednesday vs Leicester with odds of 23 at Betfred.
Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday Form
Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Premier League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 May 2025 - Premier League
3 May 2025 - Premier League
20 Apr 2025 - Premier League
7 Apr 2025 - Premier League
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 May 2025 - Premier League
11 May 2025 - Premier League
26 Apr 2025 - Premier League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 May 2025 - Championship
26 Apr 2025 - Championship
21 Apr 2025 - Championship
18 Apr 2025 - Championship
12 Apr 2025 - Championship
8 Apr 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Apr 2025 - Championship
21 Apr 2025 - Championship
12 Apr 2025 - Championship
5 Apr 2025 - Championship
16 Mar 2025 - Championship
28 Feb 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
3 May 2025 - Championship
18 Apr 2025 - Championship
8 Apr 2025 - Championship
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
13 Feb 2024 - Championship
29 Nov 2023 - Championship
Leicester - Sheffield Wednesday: Form Analysis
Leicester City had a season to forget last year, managing just 25 points in the Premier League (W6, D7, L33) and a whopping 13 points adrift of safety. They would now look for an immediate move back up to the top-flight, putting aside their concerns of an impending points ban.
The Foxes have done well in the pre-season, winning five of their six friends. That included a 2-0 win over Serie A club Fiorentina in their latest fixture, as new manager Marti Cifuentes looks to steer the club out of crisis.
Wednesday have only 15 senior players to choose from!
After a summer of financial unrest where manager Danny Rohl walked out of the club and struggles to pay staff kept them on the tenterhooks. Unpaid player wages and a transfer ban limit their selection options as the squad is wafer thin.
The Owls played only one friendly, which ended in a 3-1 loss to Lincoln United. That followed a Championship campaign where they finished 12th with 58 points (W15, D13, L18), keeping them nine points above the relegation zone.
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Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 1 - 1
Missing players
H. Souttar
Leicester & Sheffield Wednesday Squad Analysis
Question marks remain over Leicester's squad as both Mads Hermansen and Bilal El Kannouss are angling for a move away from the club. Defender Harry Souttar is likely to remain on the sidelines as he continues recovery from an Achilles injury.
The Foxes are likely to continue with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with the experienced forward Jordan Ayew set to start as the lone forward. Watch out for the exciting Stephy Mavididi on the left wing, as he looks to add to his tally of four goals and one assist from last season in the Premier League.
Wednesday could be forced to field players academy.
The Owls have just 15 first-team squad members, after 13 members left in the summer. Danny Rohl left in the summer, which leaves new manager Henrik Pedersen with a challenge on his hands to name a starting XI here!
Wednesday could play in a 3-5-2 formation, as academy graduates could get a chance to shine. Defender Gabriel Otegbayo could be one of the shining lights of the campaign as the Owls look for a way past their struggles to achieve something meaningful.
Leicester - Sheffield Wednesday Key Points
- Leicester won five of their last six friendlies going into the season.
- Leicester ended last league season in the Premier League with back-to-back home wins, both with clean sheets.
- Wednesday lost 2-0 when these sides last met in February 2024 at this venue.
- In the Championship, Wednesday could win just one of their last five fixtures, losing and drawing two each.
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Our Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
This is a match between two teams clouded in uncertainty for contrasting reasons. Leicester have the sword of points deduction hanging over their season, although they are expected to be competitive on the pitch under Marti Cifuentes. Their form in the friends is an indicator, while Wednesday face troubles of a higher magnitude with financial troubles engulfing the club, while inactivity on the transfer front is an equally bigger concern.
This could be a chance for the Foxes to start positively, and our Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction is Leicester win to nil.
Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday - Other Interesting Predictions
Jordan Ayew to score anytime
Jordan Ayew comes into this game with a goal against Fiorentina in Leicester's latest friendly match. The experienced forward had five goals in the Premier League last season, and his prowess could be key to unlocking Leicester's season. Back him to score here.
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Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday match : Frequently asked questions
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