The M69 derby, Leicester vs Coventry, is set to take place at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. This fixture promises to be an entertaining affair, as two of the Championship's top sides go head-to-head in a bid to continue their strong start to the season.
Leicester drew 2-2 last time out at Oxford United, while Coventry salvaged a 1-1 draw with Norwich City at home in their last game.
Check out our Leicester vs Coventry prediction, including correct score, lineups and key statistics.
Also check out other football betting tips for today, with several other teams across the world in action this weekend.
Contents
- 1 Leicester vs Coventry prediction: Goals are almost a guarantee in this clash
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: The Foxes have edged recent meetings
- 3 Leicester preview: The Foxes are looking to make home advantage count
- 4 Coventry preview: The visitors looking to maintain unbeaten start to the season
- 5 Player to Watch: Abdul Fatawu
Leicester vs Coventry prediction: Goals are almost a guarantee in this clash
Key stats
- Both teams have scored in each of Coventry’s last five matches across all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in the last two meetings between both sides.
- There have been three or more goals scored in four of Coventry’s last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Leicester 2-1 Coventry
While Coventry have been incredibly prolific in front of goal this season, scoring 15 goals in their last five league matches, Leicester’s home advantage and defensive solidity should give them the edge.
The Foxes have a perfect home record so far this season, and their ability to grind out a result will be crucial. With Leicester's strong home form and their knack for winning tight games, they are well-placed to secure all three points.
Pre-game odds and win probability: This fixture is finely balanced
- HOME: 6/4 – 2.50 – 40.0%
- DRAW: 5/2 – 3.50 – 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/8 – 2.63 – 38.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The odds indicate Leicester are slight favourites, but Coventry are close behind, suggesting a competitive clash. The draw remains a realistic outcome, making this fixture a finely balanced one.
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Most recent H2Hs: The Foxes have edged recent meetings
The recent head-to-head record favours the Foxes, who have won three of the last five encounters.
However, Coventry won the most recent clash between both sides in 2024, though that clash was at their home.
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Leicester preview: The Foxes are looking to make home advantage count
Leicester City will be without Aaron Ramsey, who was sent off in the last match and is suspended.
Injuries are affecting defence, as Harry Souttar is out with an Achilles issue and Victor Kristiansen faces a muscle problem.
Despite this, winger Abdul Fatawu has been performing well, contributing several goal involvements and will look to make the differences for the hosts.
The Foxes, after a strong start, will be looking to return to winning ways after their recent draw with Oxford United away from home, and they have been solid on their home turf, with two wins from two games, scoring four goals and conceding just one.
Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK), Pereira, Okoli, Vestergaard, Thomas, Skipp, Winks, Fatawu, Reid, Mavididi & Aye
Leicester's last five matches:
- 13.09.25 – Oxford United 2-2 Leicester
- 29.08.25 – Leicester 2-0 Birmingham
- 23.08.25 – Charlton 0-1 Liecester
- 16.08.25 – Preston 2-1 Leicester
- 13.08.25 – Huddersfield 2 (3)-(2) 2 Leicester
Coventry preview: The visitors looking to maintain unbeaten start to the season
Coventry City are missing Joel Latibeaudiere, who sustained a knee injury in August. Goalkeeper Oliver Dovin is still sidelined with a serious knee issue, so Carl Rushworth remains in goal.
Forward Ellis Simms and Brandon Thomas-Asante are pushing for starting roles, bringing attacking threat.
The Sky Blues have been in red-hot form in front of goal, netting the most goals in the league, while drawing three and winning two of the five matches played so far.
Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK), Van Ewijk, Kitching, Da Silva, Torp, Grimes, Simms, Rudoni, Mason-Clark & Wright
Coventry's last five matches:
- 13.09.25 – Coventry 1-1 Norwich
- 30.08.25 – Oxford United 2-2 Coventry
- 26.08.25 – Millwall 2-2 Coventry
- 23.08.25 – Coventry 7-1 QPR
- 16.08.25 – Derby County 3-5 Coventry
Player to Watch: Abdul Fatawu
Abdul Fatawu has been in fine form this season, contributing goals and assists, while being a constant threat from wide positions. He creates chances, using his pace to trouble opposition defence. Expect him to threaten Coventry’s defence and possibly provide the decisive moment.
