Our Leicester vs Portsmouth Prediction: 2-1
Leicester vs Portsmouth in the England Championship is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Leicester vs Portsmouth 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 – Swansea vs Leicester
Leicester will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England Championship victory over Swansea, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Leicester controlled 45% of possession and managed 13 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Swansea | 55% | 12 (6) | 1.85 | 35 |
 Leicester | 45% | 13 (6) | 1.66 | 33 |
Portsmouth's Last Match – Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough
Portsmouth will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 England Championship victory over Middlesbrough on October 4. In that match, Portsmouth recorded 38% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portsmouth | 38% | 4 (1) | 0.48 | 32 |
 Middlesbrough | 62% | 7 (1) | 0.84 | 52 |
Leicester vs Portsmouth Stats
Key Stats
| Leicester | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leicester are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Portsmouth average 0.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.