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Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Sheffield Wednesday are 11/1 underdogs with Sky Bet to upset Leicester in the Championship today
After being relegated from the Premier League last season - Leicester's 2025-26 Championship campaign gets underway today. The Foxes' first game of the season will be against Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium - a fixture the hosts enter as sizeable odds-on favourites at 2/9. Conversely, Sheffield Wednesday are 11/1 underdogs with Sky Bet, while a draw is priced at 5/1. In addition to the Full-time Result market - Sky Bet are offering four Price Boosts for this contest. The boosts require Jordan Ayew to win 3+ fouls at 6/5, Leicester to win by 4+ goals at 11/2, Stephy Mavididi to have 3+ shots on target at 7/1, and each team to have 5+ shots on target also at 7/1. Ayew won 53 fouls in the Premier League last season, while Mavididi recorded 20 goal contributions across all competitions when Leicester were last in the Championship in 2023-24. Additionally, Leicester and Sheffield Wednesday combined to have 23 total shots when these two sides last met. Sky Bet odds for Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday: Leicester 2/9 Sheffield Wednesday 11/1 Draw 5/1 Sky Bet Price Boosts for Leicester vs Sheffield Wednesday: Jordan Ayew to win 3+ fouls WAS 1/1 NOW 6/5 Leicester to win by 4+ goals WAS 9/2 NOW 11/2 Stephy Mavididi to have 3+ shots on target WAS 6/1 NOW 7/1 Each team to have 5+ shots on target WAS 6/1 NOW 7/1
The Independent
02-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Saturday Acca Betting Tips: Premier League, League One and League Two Best Bets & 160/1 Accumulator
Saturday's 3pm predictions It's a busy day of action on Saturday with four Premier League games and the final fixtures of the three EFL leagues, with plenty still to play for. There are still play-off places and relegation spots to be confirmed in the Championship, with their fixtures all taking place at 12:30pm, the same time Aston Villa will be facing Fulham. Both League One and League Two games kick off at 3pm, as well as Everton vs Ipswich and Leicester vs Southampton, and it's those games we are focusing on. We've compiled a four-fold from those games that returns at 160/1 with Betway and comparable odds on other football betting sites. Everton v Ipswich After losing their last two matches, against Manchester City and Chelsea, Everton will view the visit of Ipswich as the ideal opportunity to get back to winning ways. The back-to-back defeats were two of just five defeats David Moyes has endured since returning to Goodison Park back in January. The others came against Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Liverpool as they moved clear of the relegation zone. They currently sit 15th in the table, and three points would see them leapfrog Manchester United, who are in action on Sunday. Ipswich's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed last weekend, when they were beaten 3-0 at Newcastle, to end their one season back in the top-flight. Now the pressure is off, it could allow them to play with freedom and lead to a great game on Saturday, or this could look very much like a game with nothing riding on it. The Tractor Boys have scored in 10 of their last 12 matches while Everton have conceded in 11 of their last 12, so both teams to score looks a good bet and betting sites are offering 21/20, but we just think the Toffees will have a bit more quality on the day. Leicester v Southampton Prediction It feels like this game might be one for the purists as two poor sides go head to head at the King Power Stadium, looking for a rare sides will be back in the Championship next season, but will see this as a match they could win. Leicester have enjoyed four wins so far this season, but you have to go back to January 26th when they beat Tottenham, but since then they have lost 10 and drawn one. That point came at Brighton when goals from Stephy Mavididi and Caleb Okoli saw them come from behind twice and earn a 2-2 draw. Southampton have managed just two wins in their 34 matches and have just 11 points, seven less than Saturday's opponents. They have lost eight and drawn two of their last 10 so you can understand why we are backing a draw with both teams forgetting how to win on betting apps. Saturday accumulator prediction 1: Draw in Leicester v Southampton - 7/2 William Hill Huddersfield v Leyton Orient Prediction Leyton Orient are well placed to secure their place in the League One play-offs on Saturday with a win over Huddersfield Town. They are up against Reading for sixth place with both sides sitting on 75 points, but the O's have a far superior goal difference, so they can afford to equal or better the Royals' result to extend their season. Huddersfield have failed to deliver this season and currently sit 10th in the table, and under the temporary stewardship of Jon Worthington after sacking Michael Duff in March. They will want to try and end the season on a high, but go into the game on a run of five straight defeats, while Orient have won their last five. Saturday accumulator prediction 3: Leyton Orient to beat Huddersfield by one goal - 11/4 Bet365 Bradford v Fleetwood Prediction Bradford know a win against Fleetwood would see them promoted back to League One in the final automatic promotion place. Doncaster Rovers and Port Vale both secured their promotion last weekend, and Graham Alexander's side could join them as long as they better Walsall and Notts County's results. The Saddlers face Crewe while County take on Doncaster, who could be crowned Champions if they match or better Vale's result. Bradford have the best chance against a Fleetwood side who have lost three of their last five to leave them 14th in the table. With the nerves bound to be jangling, we're backing the Cod Army to also get on the scoresheet. Please gamble responsibly When having a bet, it's vital to practice responsible gambling. Betting can be addictive and it's important to stay in control of your betting. Never treat gambling as a way to make money, never bet more than you can afford and when the fun stops, stop. Gambling sites offer punters tools, like deposit limits, profit and loss trackers and self-exclusion options, to help them stay in control. But if you ever feel like you need help or advice on gambling addiction, don't hesitate to contact one of the charities or organisations below.
BBC News
14-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Is Mavididi a player to build around for next season?
Former Leicester coach Mike Stowell highlighted winger Stephy Mavididi as one of Leicester's standout performers in Saturday's draw with to the When You're Smiling Podcast, Stowell said: "He was a joy to watch. As supporters, it's not all about hard tackling, strong challenges and running hard. You want to see exciting flair players and he was that player today."Where has that been? Has he been under the weather, has he had a fall out with the manager? We're guessing here, but based on that performance, you pick him every week."Performances like that give you hope for next season. When some of the players like Casey McAteer and Mavididi put in performances like that, you think about building on that with those players for next season. Some of these players will be fighting for contracts and fighting for their place next season."Listen to the full discussion here
BBC News
12-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leicester show some fight but relegation looms
Speaking before the trip to Brighton, Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy promised his side will keep fighting despite relegation from the Premier League looming large over them. "There's always a fight left, there's always a future, whatever the scenario," the Dutchman said. And fight they did in a spirited 2-2 draw against Brighton as Stephy Mavididi and Caleb Okoli scored to help them came back from behind twice and earn their first point in nine league matches. The Seagulls were pushing for a place in Europe and it was no surprise it was the home side that started the game on the front foot, with Joao Pedro pulling them ahead from the penalty spot. But Leicester fought back as Mavididi ended their run of 885 minutes without a goal in the top flight to make it 1-1 before they conceded a penalty again soon after the restart. But the Foxes displayed grit and determination, which they have lacked for most of the season, to rescue a point as Okoli headed home from a Bilal El Khannouss free-kick in the 74th minute. The Foxes' fighting display at Brighton is one that would have pleased Van Nistelrooy. But it could prove too little and too late for his side as an instant return to the Championship could be confirmed as early as next Sunday when they face leaders Liverpool and 17th-placed Wolves take on Manchester United.
Reuters
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Leicester draw 2-2 with Brighton to snap scoreless losing streak
BRIGHTON, England, April 12 (Reuters) - Stephy Mavididi and Caleb Okoli scored for Leicester City as they twice came from behind to grab a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday and end a run of eight Premier League losses without scoring. The shadow of relegation still hangs heavy over Leicester, who are 19th in the table on 18 points, two behind Ipswich Town and 14 adrift of Wolverhampton Wanderers in 17th spot with seven games left. Brighton are ninth on 48 points. Joao Pedro struck from the penalty spot in the 31st minute after Conor Coady handled the ball, but Leicester levelled through the lively Mavididi seven minutes later, their first league goal since a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on January 26. Pedro scored again from the spot 10 minutes after the break following a foul by Luke Thomas on Matt O'Riley, but Okoli stole in behind the defensive line to head home a free kick in the 74th minute and secure a deserved point for the visitors.
