Preston vs Leicester Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the best prediction for Preston vs Leicester in the Championship, alongside detailed match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our thorough analysis of both teams, including recent records and key statistics from their last games to deliver the best prediction for this encounter between Preston and Leicester.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Preston vs Leicester
The best prediction for Preston vs Leicester in the Championship is that there will be over 2.5 goals. While the match seems to favour the visiting side, both teams are known for providing entertaining matches where offensive play is highly pronounced. Moreover, it’s worth noting that the “more than 2 goals” market has been successful in the last two official Leicester City matches.
The best prediction for Preston vs Leicester
Over 0.5 goals in the first half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or treble bet)
Over 2.0 Asian goals (risky prediction)
Match preview: Preston vs Leicester
Preston and Leicester face off at Deepdale in the second round of the Championship. Recent head-to-head results favour the visiting team, which has won all of the last three encounters. The latest match between these two teams on 29th April 2024 ended in a 3-0 victory for Leicester City. The home advantage may play a crucial role, as both teams show notable discrepancies in their home and away performances.
Team analysis: Preston
The home side enters this second round having drawn their opener against Queens Park Rangers with a score of 1-1. This team tends to perform better at home, having recorded 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses in their last 30 away matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 21. In contrast, their home record stands at 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses, with 17 goals scored and 18 conceded. In their most recent outing, they secured a 1-0 win against Barrow in the League Cup. In the last 10 home games, Preston has managed 2 victories, 5 draws, and 3 losses. The team’s defence has been susceptible, allowing goals in 9 of their last 10 matches, but their attack has been fairly consistent, finding the net in all of their last 10 games. Notably, they have failed to overturn the scoreline in 6 matches where they conceded first.
Preston comes off a 1-0 victory. The match against Barrow Stadium counted for the first round of the EFL Cup 2025/26. In their previous Championship match, they drew 1-1 with QPR. The home team is expected to adopt their typical 3-5-2 formation, with Milutin Osmajic serving as the primary offensive threat. Meanwhile, Stefán Teitur Thordarson is tasked with orchestrating play and linking the team’s movements. For this match, manager Paul Heckingbottom will be without the services of Robbie Brady and Josh Seary due to injuries.
Team analysis: Leicester
The visiting side comes into this second round following a winning debut in the league against Sheffield Wednesday, finishing 2-1. Leicester are generally stronger at their own ground, with a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 11 losses from their last 30 away games, compared to 5 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses at home. They arrive at this fixture after facing defeat against Huddersfield Town in a penalty shootout. In their last 10 matches across all competitions, Leicester has drawn 2 and lost 8. Their defence has been problematic, with goals conceded in 8 of their last 10 games. Trends suggest many goals in their matches; indeed, there have been over 1.5 goals in 21 of their last 23 outings, and over 2.5 goals in 17 of them. Out of 15 games, they have only managed to turn the score around in 1 of the 11 matches where they were trailing.
Leicester City arrives at this match following a penalty shootout loss to Huddersfield in the backdrop of the EFL Cup 2025/26 first round. In their last league match, they emerged victorious against Sheffield Wednesday, winning 2-1. The visitors generally set up in a 4-3-3 formation, relying on Issahaku Fatawu, Stephy Mavididi, and Jordan Ayew for attacking responsibilities. Bilal El Khannouss plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the team’s offensive actions. Unfortunately, Ben Nelson and Harry Souttar are unavailable due to injuries.
The best prediction for Preston vs Leicester
Over 0.5 goals in the first half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live, double or treble bet)
Over 2.0 Asian goals (risky prediction)
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