Our Preston vs Leicester Prediction: 1-2
Preston vs Leicester in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Preston vs Leicester prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Barrow vs Preston
Determined to maintain their recent success, Preston must win following their 1-0 England EFL Cup victory against Barrow on August 12. In that match, Preston controlled 62% of possession and managed 16 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barrow | 38% | 8 (3) | 1.17 | 36 |
 Preston | 62% | 16 (7) | 1.3 | 65 |
Leicester's Last Match – Huddersfield vs Leicester
Leicester will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England EFL Cup draw with Huddersfield on August 13. In that match, Leicester had 60% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Huddersfield | 40% | 0 (5) | 1.24 | 38 |
 Leicester | 60% | 0 (3) | 0.77 | 60 |
Preston vs Leicester Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Leicester | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Leicester average 1.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Preston 9-14
Leicester 17-12
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @3.6
Draw: @3.4
Leicester to win: @2.05