Our Leicester vs Preston Prediction: 2-1
Leicester vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Friday April 3, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Leicester vs Preston 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
Leicester's Last Match – Watford vs Leicester
Leicester will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 0-0 England Championship draw with Watford on March 21. In that match, Leicester recorded 55% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Watford | 45% | 5 (2) | 0.27 | 53 |
Leicester | 55% | 8 (4) | 1.6 | 48 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Stoke
Determined to maintain their recent success, Preston must win following their 3-1 England Championship victory against Stoke on March 20. In that match, Preston saw 46% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 46% | 6 (3) | 2.8 | 52 |
Stoke | 54% | 3 (3) | 1.28 | 36 |
Leicester vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Leicester | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.59 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leicester are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Preston average 0.9 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Leicester 12-17
Preston 9-16
What are the odds for this match?
Leicester to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.5
Preston to win: @4.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925



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