Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction 10.08.2025
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Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction
Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday Prediction and Betting Tips for the Championship opener on Sunday, August 11. The clash at the King Power kicks off Leicester’s first season back in the second tier since 2014, while Wednesday arrive amid turmoil. In this preview, you’ll find Championship Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- Leicester return to the Championship after a turbulent Premier League season.
- Sheffield Wednesday face severe off-field turmoil ahead of the opener.
- Both clubs have seen major squad changes over the summer.
- Head-to-head history is tightly contested, with only one win separating them.
Leicester come into this one with a point to prove. Last season’s relegation left scars, but a strong pre-season suggests a fresh start is possible. Marti Cifuentes has taken the reins after Ruud van Nistelrooy’s exit, and the Foxes have quietly put together five wins from six friendlies. Fiorentina were the latest victims, falling 2-0 thanks to Jordan Ayew and Abdul Fatawu. Even with the loss of Jamie Vardy and Conor Coady, there’s enough firepower and home advantage to make them heavy favourites. Still, fans know all too well how quickly optimism can vanish.
For Sheffield Wednesday, the mood is far from buoyant. Off-field chaos under owner Dejphon Chansiri has left them with unpaid wages, a threadbare squad, and just 15 senior players fit to feature. New boss Henrik Pedersen barely had time to settle in before being thrown into this storm. Yet, somehow, the Owls remain unbeaten in pre-season, winning all three friendlies, even if two of them were behind closed doors. Can that spirit carry them against one of the strongest squads in the league? It’s a tall order.
History suggests this fixture rarely explodes into goal-fests. Five of the last seven meetings have gone under 2.5 goals, and the overall head-to-head stands at a razor-thin 42-41 in Wednesday’s favour. Leicester haven’t lost an opening-day game in six years, though, and at home in this fixture, they’ve taken four of the last seven. Wednesday, meanwhile, have won only one of their last nine league outings, often conceding just a single goal but struggling to create enough at the other end.
Even so, the Championship is rarely predictable. The Foxes’ relegation hangover could resurface, and Wednesday’s backs-to-the-wall mentality might make them stubborn opponents. But looking at the form, the squad depth, and the current atmosphere around both clubs, it’s hard to see anything but a home win. Expect Leicester to control possession, press high, and test the Owls’ fragile back line early, all the ingredients for a convincing result in their favour. This is one to watch closely for bold Championship Predictions this season.
Leicester (-1.5) looks strong given the gulf in preparation and squad depth. The Foxes ended pre-season with five wins from six, including a 2-0 over Fiorentina, showing attacking sharpness and defensive solidity. Sheffield Wednesday, on the other hand, have been crippled by off-field chaos, unpaid wages, mass departures, and a new manager with just 15 senior players available. While they did win all three friendlies, their opponents were lower-tier sides or youth teams, hardly a match for Leicester’s Championship-ready squad. Marti Cifuentes’ side should dominate possession and create enough chances to cover the handicap. The Owls’ recent record of one win in nine league games suggests they’ll struggle to resist for long. Leicester’s home edge, higher quality in every department, and the visitors’ lack of depth all point toward a multi-goal victory. Expect early pressure to pay off, with the Foxes pulling clear before the final whistle.
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