Our Leicester U21 vs Preston U21 Prediction: 3-2
Leicester U21 vs Preston U21 in the England U21 Premier League Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 19, 2025. We’re backing a 3-2 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Leicester U21 vs Preston U21 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 U21's Last Match – Charlton U21 vs Leicester U21
Leicester U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 5-0 England U21 Premier League Cup victory over Charlton U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign.
Preston U21's Last Match – Charlton U21 vs Preston U21
Determined to get back to winning ways, Preston U21 must win after their 1-1 England U21 Premier League Cup draw against Charlton U21 on December 2. In that match, Preston U21 recorded 50% possession and 3 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton U21 | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 37 |
Preston U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 55 |
Leicester U21 vs Preston U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Leicester U21 | Preston U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.91 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.56 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Leicester U21 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Preston U21 average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.