Preston vs Leicester Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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

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.

What are the odds for this match?

Preston to win: @3.6

Draw: @3.4

Leicester to win: @2.05

Preston Fixtures

Leicester Fixtures