Bristol City vs Leicester City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Bristol City vs Leicester City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Bristol City vs Leicester City

• Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Ashton Gate

Bristol City will be looking to bounce back from their recent home defeat to Millwall. With a solid performance against Portsmouth on the road and a strong win against Swansea at home, they have shown they can compete with top teams. The predicted 3-5-2 formation should provide a good balance between defence and attack, with Scott Twine and Emil Riis leading the line.

Leicester City, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results recently, with two losses in their last five games. However, their wins against Derby and Stoke show they can still be a force to be reckoned with. The 4-2-3-1 formation should allow them to control the midfield and create chances for Jordan Ayew up front. It could be a close contest, but Leicester's recent form might just give them the edge.

Bristol City have had a mixed run of form recently, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five games. Their most recent result was a disappointing 0-1 home loss to Millwall, which might have dented their confidence slightly. However, the wins against Portsmouth and Swansea show they are capable of beating strong opposition, and they will be looking to build on those performances.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Millwall (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Swansea City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (A)

Leicester City have had a slightly better run of form than Bristol City, with three wins and two losses in their last five games. Their most recent result was a convincing 3-1 away win against Derby County, which should give them a boost of confidence going into this match. However, the losses to Sheffield United and Southampton show they are not invincible, and they will need to be at their best to secure another victory.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Derby County (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Norwich City (A)

The head-to-head record between Bristol City and Leicester City shows a fairly even contest in recent years. Bristol City won the most recent encounter 1-0, while Leicester City won the previous meeting 1-0. However, Leicester have had some convincing victories in the past, including a 4-0 win in 2013. Overall, it suggests that both teams are capable of beating each other on their day.

Recent Championship Results

• Bristol City 1-0 Leicester City (29 Mar 2024)
• Leicester City 1-0 Bristol City (23 Sep 2023)
• Bristol City 0-4 Leicester City (12 Jan 2013)
• Leicester City 2-0 Bristol City (06 Oct 2012)
• Bristol City 3-2 Leicester City (06 Mar 2012)

• Luke McNally (Knee) - Out

• Joe Williams (Ankle) - Out

• Max Bird (Calf) - Doubt

• Rob Atkinson (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Caleb Okoli (Shoulder) - Out

• Victor Kristiansen (Knee) - Out

• Harry Souttar (Achilles) - Out

• Aaron Ramsey (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Vitek (GK), Tanner (DF), Dickie (DF), Vyner (DF), Sykes (MF), Randell (MF), Mehmeti (MF), Knight (MF), Borges (MF), Twine (AT), Riis (AT)

Bristol City are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Vyner, Dickie, and Tanner forming a solid back three. The midfield five should provide plenty of energy and creativity, with Knight and Borges key to breaking down Leicester's defence and supplying Twine and Riis up front.

• Predicted lineup: Stolarczyk (GK), Pereira (DF), Nelson (DF), Vestergaard (DF), Thomas (DF), James (MF), Skipp (MF), Fatawu (MF), Cordova-Reid (MF), Mavididi (MF), Ayew (AT)

Leicester City are predicted to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Nelson, Pereira, Vestergaard, and Thomas providing a strong defensive foundation. The midfield duo of James and Skipp should control the game, while Fatawu, Mavididi, and Cordova-Reid will look to create chances for Ayew to score.

• Twine vs Nelson: Scott Twine's creativity and goal-scoring ability will be tested by Ben Nelson's defensive solidity.
• Knight vs Skipp: Jason Knight's energy and work rate in midfield will be crucial against Oliver Skipp's composure and passing range.
• Borges (Bristol City): Neto Borges' ability to provide width and crosses from the left will be key for Bristol City's attack.
• James (Leicester City): Jordan James' control and distribution in midfield will be vital for Leicester City's game plan.

Fans in the UK can watch Bristol City vs Leicester City on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

Coral is predicting that the score will be Bristol City 1-2 Leicester City.

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