Leicester City FC vs Birmingham City FC, FA Cup 2023-24 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Birmingham City FC — FA Cup at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Birmingham City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Assistant 1 Richard West
- Assistant 2 Steven Meredith (England)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | Coventry City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 01 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 20 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jan | Swansea City AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Leicester City FC this season
Leicester City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Birmingham City FC this season
Birmingham City FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Leicester City FC to score. At the same time, Birmingham City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Jay Stansfield has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 28 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Birmingham City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Dennis Praet is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Leicester City FC.
- 25' Birmingham City FC have won 417 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' Siriki Dembele has been relatively quiet despite scoring 41 goals in his last 383 appearances.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' Birmingham City FC make a change. Ethan Laird trudges off to be replaced by Marc Roberts on 46 minutes.
- 47' GOAL! Jamie Vardy scores on 47. Assisted by Marc Albrighton
- 52' Leicester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Birmingham City FC's shape.
- 57' Birmingham City FC is showing some good football. However, Birmingham City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Siriki Dembele has done his job and it is now time for Oliver Burke to step up.
- 63' Scott Hogan gets the nod from Birmingham City FC. He replaces Keshi Anderson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 65' It’s a booking for Birmingham City FC player. Tyler Roberts gets a card.
- 67' Leicester City FC ring the changes. Jamie Vardy has done his job and it is now time for Thomas Cannon to step up.
- 72' Goal! Yunus Akgun scores his 7 goal in 163 matches.
- 74' A tactical swap from Birmingham City FC — Romelle Donovan on, Ivan Sunjic off on 74 minutes.
- 77' The referee shows Birmingham City FC player a card on 77.
- 81' Arjan Raikhy has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yunus Akgun on 81 minute.
- 86' The 28-year-old Hamza Choudhury has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 88' Goal! Dennis Praet scores his 10 goal in 121 matches.
- The points are shared — Leicester City FC 3-0 Birmingham City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↓ Thomas Cannon 67'
- 11
- 17
- 4
- 26
-
29
Yunus Akgun ↓ Arjan Raikhy 81'
- 41
-
5
Callum Doyle ↓ James Justin 46'
- 40
- 45
Bench
- 1
- 21
-
2
James Justin ↑ 46'
- 10
- 3
-
47
Arjan Raikhy ↑ 81'
-
35
Kasey McAteer ↑ 46'
-
28
Thomas Cannon ↑ 67'
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 6
-
17
Siriki Dembele ↓ Oliver Burke 62'
-
14
Keshi Anderson ↓ Scott Hogan 63'
-
34
Ivan Sunjic ↓ Romelle Donovan 74'
-
11
Koji Miyoshi ↓ Tyler Roberts 62'
- 44
- 3
- 28
-
2
Ethan Laird ↓ Marc Roberts 46'
- 19
Bench
-
45
Oliver Burke ↑ 62'
- 26
- 1
-
4
Marc Roberts ↑ 46'
- 20
-
9
Scott Hogan ↑ 63'
-
8
Tyler Roberts ↑ 62'
- 23
-
49
Romelle Donovan ↑ 74'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Stephy Mavididi | 3 |
| Jordan James | 2 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 2 |
| Ricardo Pereira | 1 |
| Jay Stansfield | 1 |
| Jamie Vardy | 1 |
| Dennis Praet | 1 |
| Yunus Akgun | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2024-01-27
Leicester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-01-22
Leicester City FC
1–1
Ipswich Town FC
D
2024-01-13
Coventry City FC
3–1
Leicester City FC
L
2024-01-06
Millwall FC
2–3
Leicester City FC
W
2024-01-01
Leicester City FC
4–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2023-12-29
Cardiff City FC
0–2
Leicester City FC
W
Birmingham City FC Form
2024-01-27
Leicester City FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-01-20
Stoke City FC
1–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2024-01-16
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Hull City AFC
W
2024-01-13
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Swansea City AFC
D
2024-01-06
Hull City AFC
1–1
Birmingham City FC
D
2024-01-01
Leeds United FC
3–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.84
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
41%
Leicester City FC or Birmingham City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.8%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
4 – 0
3%
4 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 24% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.