Leicester City vs Derby County: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 29 December

Betiball's prediction for Leicester City vs Derby County on 29 December 2025 (kick-off: 12:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Leicester City vs Derby County preview before placing your bet.

Leicester City vs Derby County: Starting Lineups Time : 29/12/2025 12:45

Leicester City
2 - 1
Finished
Derby County
83' event Jordan James
69' event Jeremy Monga / Issahaku Fataw
69' event Louis Page / Aaron Ramsey
65' event Silko Thomas / Jordan Ayew
65' event Aaron Ramsey / Bobby Reid
51' event Ricardo Domingos Barbosa Pereira / Hamza Choudhury
41' event Jordan James
6' event Bobby Reid
event 90+6' Kayden Jackson
event 90+6' Liam Thompson
event 89' Lewis Travis / Adams Ebrima
event 89' Kayden Jackson / Callum Elder
event 73' Andreas Weimann / Bobby Clark
event 67' Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Rhian Brewster
event 67' Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / Ben Brereton
event 9' Rhian Brewster
83' event Jordan James
event 90+6' Kayden Jackson
69' event Jeremy Monga / Issahaku Fataw
event 90+6' Liam Thompson
69' event Louis Page / Aaron Ramsey
event 89' Lewis Travis / Adams Ebrima
65' event Silko Thomas / Jordan Ayew
event 89' Kayden Jackson / Callum Elder
65' event Aaron Ramsey / Bobby Reid
event 73' Andreas Weimann / Bobby Clark
51' event Ricardo Domingos Barbosa Pereira / Hamza Choudhury
event 67' Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Rhian Brewster
41' event Jordan James
event 67' Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / Ben Brereton
6' event Bobby Reid
event 9' Rhian Brewster
Leicester City Leicester City
Substitutions
#21 Ricardo Domingos Barbosa Pereira
#30 Aaron Ramsey
#25 Louis Page
#39 Silko Thomas
#28 Jeremy Monga
#18 Julian Carranza
#3 Wout Faes
#31 Asmir Begovic
#56 Olabade Aluko
Leicester City Leicester City Derby County Derby County
8Shots9
2Shots on Goal2
10Fouls12
3Corner Kick4
12Free kick10
0Offside1
1Yellow card2
28Aerial34
1Save1
19Successful Tackles21
5Interceptions12
12Long pass26
2Assist1
3Successful center4
4Shots off goal5
17Head Success14
2Blocked2
6Tackle11
4Dribbles5
21Throw-in23
353Passes434
110Attacks79
44Dangerous attacks38
1Corner Kicks(HT)1
1BigChances0
5ShotsInsideBox7
3ShotsOutsideBox2
53DuelsWon49
1.15xGOT0.68
12Touches In Opposition Box18
13AccurateCrosses21
35GroundDuelsWon34
18AerialDuelsWon15
40Clearances19
Derby County Derby County
Substitutions
#14 Andreas Weimann
#27 Lewis Travis
#19 Kayden Jackson
#11 Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor
#15 Lars-Jorgen Salvesen
#4 Danny Batth
#35 Curtis Nelson
#12 Richard ODonnell
#3 Craig Forsyth
Commentary
90+6' Kayden Jackson - Derby County receive a yellow card
90+6' Liam Thompson - Derby County receive a yellow card
89' Derby County — substitution: Lewis Travis / Adams Ebrima
89' Derby County — substitution: Kayden Jackson / Callum Elder
83' Jordan James - Leicester City receive a yellow card
73' Derby County — substitution: Andreas Weimann / Bobby Clark
69' Leicester City — substitution: Jeremy Monga / Issahaku Fataw
69' Leicester City — substitution: Louis Page / Aaron Ramsey
67' Derby County — substitution: Corey Josiah Paul Blackett-Taylor / Rhian Brewster
67' Derby County — substitution: Lars-Jorgen Salvesen / Ben Brereton
65' Leicester City — substitution: Silko Thomas / Jordan Ayew
65' Leicester City — substitution: Aaron Ramsey / Bobby Reid
51' Leicester City — substitution: Ricardo Domingos Barbosa Pereira / Hamza Choudhury
41' Goal! Jordan James - Leicester City
9' Goal! Rhian Brewster - Derby County
6' Goal! Bobby Reid - Leicester City

How We Build the Leicester City vs Derby County Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Leicester City vs Derby County on 29 December 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Leicester City vs Derby County Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Leicester City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Derby County's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Leicester City and Derby County sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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