A mid-December clash at the King Power: form and facts
Leicester City welcome Ipswich Town to the King Power Stadium on 13/12/2025 in what shapes up to be a vivid Championship tussle. The hosts arrive sitting 13th with 28 points from 20 matches, a side that has oscillated between promising attacking displays and worrying defensive lapses. Leicester’s recent run reads like a rollercoaster: a 2-2 draw away at Bristol City followed by a convincing 3-1 win at Derby County, but also a stinging 3-0 reverse at Southampton and a narrow 3-2 defeat to Sheffield United. The patchy form is reflected in the numbers — 27 goals scored but 26 conceded, and only three clean sheets at home this season.
Ipswich Town, by contrast, come to Leicester in confident mood. Fourth in the table with 34 points, Ipswich have been one of the more efficient Championship outfits: 34 goals for and just 19 conceded. Their recent sequence features back-to-back wins and strong defensive displays, including a 1-0 victory over Stoke City in their most recent fixture. Ipswich also boast a higher shots average (15.75 to Leicester’s 12.45) and a better record of clean sheets (6), which underpins the sense they are the steadier team on current form.
Tactical edge and match narrative
This game looks destined to be a classic top-half-meets-midtable battle where Ipswich’s organized approach could trouble Leicester’s more open style. The home side generates quality attacking moments — 157 shots inside the box this season — but they also leave gaps that opponents have exploited. Ipswich’s balance of attack and defense, higher shot volume and recent run of results give them a clear psychological edge. The referee, Thomas Kirk, will preside over a fixture at a 32,312-capacity King Power that could amplify the occasion for Leicester but may not be enough to shift the underlying trend.
Jakub Stolarczyk earned plaudits for Leicester’s most recent draw while Leif Davis stood out for Ipswich in their latest victory — reminders that decisive individual performances can tilt tight Championship games. Historical context from their last meeting in May 2025 saw Leicester prevail 2-0, but current form points the other way.
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Betting suggestion
Given Ipswich Town’s superior form, better defensive record and higher attacking intent through more shots, the clearest value in the available markets is a straight 1X2 selection on the away win. Bookmaker odds in the data place Ipswich as the favorite at 2.12 with a probability around 47%. Backing Ipswich to win is the primary recommendation, with a conservative stake advised given Championship unpredictability. If you prefer the goals market, a cautious alternative is to expect both teams to be involved in the game tempo — but the strongest single play here remains Ipswich Town to win.