Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 21 August the Premier League 2 Division One brings Leicester City U21 against Blackburn Rovers U21 at LCFC Training Ground. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Leicester City U21 are 25th, lower half, on 5 points after 6 matches; Blackburn Rovers U21 are 16th (upper half) with 9.
Current form
Leicester City U21, last 5: DWLWL Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Sutton Utd, away. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Blackburn Rovers U21, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Southampton U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Leicester City U21, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Blackburn Rovers U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Leicester City U21 2.3 xG, Blackburn Rovers U21 1.4 xG – a total near 3.7. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 71% and GG at 65%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Leicester City U21 60%, draw 18%, Blackburn Rovers U21 22%.
GG/NG: GG (65%) at 1.36.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (71%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Leicester City U21 2–1 Blackburn Rovers U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Leicester City U2160%fair 1.66 · @1.55
Draw18%fair 5.71 · @4.40
Blackburn Rovers U2122%fair 4.53 · @4.33
3.70Expected goals
2.34Leicester City U21 xG
1.35Blackburn Rovers U21 xG
65%Both score
71%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–18%
3–17%
2–07%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Leicester City U21 2.3 – 1.4 Blackburn Rovers U21 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 City U21 to win
60%
1.66
1.55
Double chance
Either team to win
82%
1.21
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
65%
1.54
1.36
Draw no bet
Leicester City U21 (draw no bet)
73%
1.37
–
Asian handicap
Blackburn Rovers U21 +1.5 (Asian handicap)
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals
88%
1.13
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals
71%
1.40
1.30
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals
51%
1.96
1.80
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals
68%
1.48
1.40
First team to score
Leicester City U21 to score first
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Leicester City U21 ahead at half-time
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Leicester City U21 / FT Leicester City U21
39%
2.59
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1
9%
10.85
–
Recent results
Leicester City U21 – last 6
DWLWLW
18 Aug
@ Sutton Utd
0–0
D
14 Aug
vs Plymouth U21
3–1
W
24 Apr
@ Tottenham Hotspur U21
0–1
L
13 Apr
@ Leeds United U21
3–2
W
20 Mar
vs Aston Villa U21
2–3
L
13 Mar
@ Arsenal U21
5–1
W
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Blackburn Rovers U21 – last 6
LWLLLW
14 Aug
@ Southampton U21
0–4
L
28 Jul
vs Preston North End U21
5–2
W
24 Jul
@ Guiseley AFC
2–3
L
17 Apr
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
0–2
L
15 Apr
@ Sunderland U21
2–4
L
12 Apr
@ Burnley U21
2–0
W
1.8Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Leicester City U21 and Blackburn Rovers U21.
What is the prediction for Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 71% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
On our numbers Leicester City U21 have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Blackburn Rovers U21 22%.
How many goals will there be in Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
We expect about 3.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 71% likely and both teams score 65% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Our predicted score is Leicester City U21 2–1 Blackburn Rovers U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.7 goals in total.
When is Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21?
Leicester City U21 vs Blackburn Rovers U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 21 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at LCFC Training Ground.
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.
