Leicester v Preston Prediction & Expected Goals (3 Apr) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultLeicester to win ✗61% · @1.91

Double chanceLeicester or draw ✓84% · @1.22

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓59% · @1.73

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.20

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.21

Leicester vs Preston: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

On Friday 3 April the Championship brings Leicester against Preston at King Power Stadium. Kick-off: 15:00 WAT.

Current form

Leicester, last 4: WLDD Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Bristol City, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Preston, last 5: WLLDL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Stoke City, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Leicester 2.3 xG, Preston 1.0 xG – a total near 3.2. That is an open game on paper: 63% for three or more goals, 59% for GG.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Leicester 61%, draw 23%, Preston 16%.
Lower-risk option: Leicester or draw (84%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Price worth noting: Leicester to win @1.91 – the bookmaker implies 52%, our ratings say 61%.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Leicester or draw (84%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Leicester 2–0 Preston. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Leicester61%fair 1.64 · @1.91

Draw23%fair 4.41 · @3.30

Preston16%fair 6.09 · @3.90

3.25Expected goals

2.27Leicester xG

0.98Preston xG

59%Both score

63%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

2–010%

2–110%

1–09%

1–19%

3–08%

3–17%

From our goals model: Leicester 2.3 – 1.0 Preston expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

All markets: our price vs the bookmaker

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Leicester to win ✗	61%	1.64	1.91 ▲
Double chance	Leicester or draw ✓	84%	1.20	1.22
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	59%	1.70	1.73
Draw no bet	Leicester (draw no bet)	79%	1.27	–
Asian handicap	Leicester -0.5 (Asian handicap) ✗	66%	1.51	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	83%	1.20	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✓	63%	1.59	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✗	59%	1.69	–
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	77%	1.30	–
First team to score	Leicester to score first	67%	1.49	–
Half-time result	Leicester ahead at half-time ✗	49%	2.04	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Leicester / FT Leicester ✗	44%	2.29	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	10%	10.21	–

Leicester – last 4

WLDD

10 Mar	vs Bristol City	2–0	W
28 Feb	vs Norwich	0–2	L
24 Feb	@ Middlesbrough	1–1	D
21 Feb	@ Stoke City	2–2	D

1.3Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

25%Over 2.5

Preston – last 5

WLLDL

20 Mar	vs Stoke City	3–1	W
11 Mar	@ Coventry	0–3	L
6 Mar	vs Oxford United	1–3	L
24 Feb	@ Swansea	1–1	D
20 Feb	@ Blackburn	0–1	L

1.0Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

60%Both scored

60%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Birmingham	15	8	5	2	+14	29
2	Middlesbrough	15	8	5	2	+11	29
3	Stoke City	15	9	2	4	+6	29
4	Wolves	15	8	4	3	+8	28
5	West Brom	15	8	4	3	+8	28
6	Swansea	15	8	2	5	+4	26
7	Southampton	15	8	4	3	+14	24
8	QPR	15	6	6	3	+6	24
9	West Ham	15	6	5	4	+14	23
10	Sheffield Utd	15	6	4	5	+2	22
11	Portsmouth	15	6	4	5	+2	22
12	Norwich	15	7	0	8	+8	21
13	Blackburn	15	6	3	6	-1	21
14	Cardiff	15	4	6	5	0	18
15	Wrexham	15	4	6	5	-2	18
16	Millwall	15	5	3	7	-4	18
17	Bristol City	15	5	3	7	-8	18
18	Bolton	15	5	2	8	-9	17
19	Charlton	15	4	5	6	-10	17
20	Watford	15	4	3	8	-10	15
21	Lincoln	15	4	3	8	-11	15
22	Burnley	15	1	7	7	-9	10
23	Derby	15	2	4	9	-16	10
24	Preston	15	2	2	11	-17	8

Team

Pts

+14

+11

+14

+14

-1

-2

-4

-8

-9

-10

-10

-11

-9

-16

-17

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Leicester vs Preston?

Our pick is Leicester or draw with a 84% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.

Who will win Leicester vs Preston?

On our numbers Leicester have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Preston 16%.

How many goals will there be in Leicester vs Preston?

We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Leicester vs Preston?

Our predicted score is Leicester 2–0 Preston, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.

When is Leicester vs Preston?

Leicester vs Preston (Championship) kicks off on Friday 3 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at King Power Stadium.

Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

Leicester v Preston: numbers & prediction

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