Leicester City v Sheffield Wednesday: Match Preview, Odds, Lineups, Prediction

Explore Coral's detailed preview for Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday on matchday 1 of the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday

• Date: Sunday, 10 August 2025

• Kick-off: 16:30 BST

• Venue: King Power Stadium

Leicester, with their promising pre-season form, are likely to dominate possession and create numerous scoring opportunities against Sheffield Wednesday. 

Their ability to control the game's tempo and exploit defensive weaknesses could be crucial. The visitors might look to counter-attack and capitalise on any mistakes from the Foxes, but their defensive frailties could be exposed against a well-organised Leicester side.

Sheffield Wednesday will need to be disciplined and organised defensively to stand a chance against Leicester. Their recent results suggest a team struggling to find consistency, which could make it difficult for them to contain Leicester's attacking threats. 

If the Owls can manage to stay compact and hit Leicester on the break, they might find a way to frustrate their opponents, but it will be an uphill battle.

Match Prediction: Leicester 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday.

Leicester have been strong in pre-season, winning four of their five games, including recording victories over Peterborough, OHL, ZTE and Karpaty Lviv. The Foxes' only setback was a 1-0 defeat against German outfit Koln. 

Their ability to control games and create scoring opportunities will likely give them a significant advantage against Sheffield Wednesday. Their recent run of form should boost their confidence and help them maintain their high level of performance in this encounter. 

Last 5 Results (Premier League, 2024/25):

• (L) 0-2 vs Bournemouth (25 May 2025)

• (W) 2-0 vs Ipswich (18 May 2025)

• (D) 2-2 vs Nottingham Forest (11 May 2025)

• (W) 2-0 vs Southampton (03 May 2025)

• (L) 0-3 vs Wolves (26 Apr 2025)

Sheffield Wednesday haven’t played any pre-season friendlies. They ended last season in poor form, winning just one of their final eight games in the Championship. Their lack of wins highlights their struggle to find a rhythm. 

This inconsistency could make it challenging for them to match Leicester's intensity and organisation. They will need to be at their best defensively and capitalise on any counter-attacking opportunities to have a chance in this game.

Recent Championship Results:

• (D) 1-1 at Watford (03 May 2025)

• (D) 1-1 at home to Portsmouth (26 Apr 2025) 

• (W) 2-1 at home to Middlesbrough (21 Apr 2025)

• (L) 0-2 at Stoke City (18 Apr 2025)

• (L) 0-1 at home to Oxford United (12 Apr 2025)

Historically, Leicester have had the upper hand against Sheffield Wednesday, with recent matches showing a mix of wins and draws. Leicester's two victories and two draws in their last five encounters suggest they have a slight edge going into this match.

• Leicester 2-0 Sheffield Wednesday (13 Feb 2024)

• Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Leicester (29 Nov 2023)

• Leicester 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday (29 Aug 2020)

• Leicester 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday (04 Apr 2014)

• Harry Souttar (Achilles tendon rupture) - Out

• No reported injuries

• 4-3-3: Stolarczyk; Justin, Okoli, Nelson, Kristiansen; Skipp, Ndidi, Soumare;  Fatawu, Mavididi, Daka

Leicester's predicted line-up suggests a focus on maintaining possession and controlling the midfield, which aligns with their recent form of dominating games. Their attacking options should provide the necessary firepower to break down Sheffield Wednesday's defence.

• 4-2-3-1: Charles; Valery, Iorfa, Lowe, Palmer; Chalobah, Ingelsson; McNeill, Ugbo, Lowe; Cadamarteri

Sheffield Wednesday's predicted line-up indicates a need for defensive solidity, given their recent inconsistent results. They will likely rely on quick transitions and counter-attacks to pose a threat to Leicester's backline.

• Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester) vs Nathaniel Chalobah (Sheffield Wednesday): This midfield matchup could dictate the flow of the game, with the two combative stars vital in stopping opposition attacks. 

• Patson Daka (Leicester) vs Bailey Cadamarteri (Sheffield Wednesday): The battle between these two forwards will be crucial, as both players are likely to be their teams' biggest attacking threats. 

• Issahaku Fatawu (Leicester): The highly rated young winger has only recently returned to fitness after a serious injury. If he hits top form, then the Ghanaian could cause Wednesday big problems.

• Jamaal Lowe (Sheffield Wednesday): The Jamaican international forward has the ability to score and create goals for his team.

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