Preston vs Leicester Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Preston vs Leicester

Preston host Leicester in this Championship match at Deepdale, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 16 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Foxes Facing Tough Test vs Lilywhites

The way forward could be to back Preston with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -103 against Leicester. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

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Leicester 3-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Preston North End played Queens Park Rangers on their travels in their last Championship game. It was a 1-1 draw at Loftus Road. The Lancashire club had 42% of possession and three shots on target, with Milutin Osmajic registering the goal.

Four days ago, Preston visited Barrow in the EFL Cup and won 1-0.

Leicester City claimed a home win in their previous Championship game. A 2-1 victory occurred against Sheffield Wednesday at King Power Stadium. Marti Cifuentes' team had an impressive 75% of possession and managed thirteen shots on goal, while Jannik Vestergaard and Wout Faes were on the scoresheet.

On Wednesday night, Leicester suffered a penalty shootout defeat (2-2 AET) in the EFL Cup away to Huddersfield Town.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-0 away win for Leicester at Deepdale when they last played Preston.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Leicester	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3
11	Preston	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1:1	1

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Preston have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 7.3 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal. The Lancashire team have averaged 50.7% possession and 4.2 corners per game, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.7 corners from 10.7 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Top scorer Milutin Osmajic has found the net 3 times, with Emil Riis Jakobsen, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Stefan Thordarson getting 2 each. Leading assistor is Robert Brady with 3.

Leicester have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 10.1 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.0 goals. The Foxes average 46.9% possession, 4.7 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 17.3 attempts.

Jamie Vardy has scored 2 goals, followed by Jannik Vestergaard, Wout Faes, Kasey McAteer and Conor Coady on 1. Look no further than Bilal El Khannouss for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Preston predicted lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Lewis Gibson, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Thierry Small, Alfie Devine, Stefán Teitur Thórdarson, Alistair McCann, Andrija Vukcevic, Michael Smith, Milutin Osmajic.

Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), James Justin, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, Luke Thomas, Oliver Skipp, Boubakary Soumaré, Issahaku Fatawu, Bilal El Khannouss, Stephy Mavididi, Jordan Ayew.

Preston vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Preston vs Leicester tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Match Prediction

Preston look capable of winning this Championship encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -103 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

When it comes to making our expert football predictions, it’s important to study team news and observe the latest form. There are lots of Championship stats that can also help to shape our picks.

Key Preston vs Leicester league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Preston in 2 consecutive games.

Preston +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Larger odds can be banked for bettors who are willing to move the line. The prices will get bigger depending on the risk you attach to the bet you are placing.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Preston 1 - 0 Leicester

There are betting odds of +800 that Preston land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Jordan Ayew Over 1.5 Shots +116

Jordan Ayew (Leicester) has totalled over 1.5 shots in four of his past seven games away from home. We anticipate that these numbers will prove telling and that he will cover the Player Shots line at odds of +116.

Latest Jordan Ayew Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-172

Shots

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

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Milutin Osmajic to Score +400

Milutin Osmajic (Preston) has netted two goals in his past five Championship games. We’ll take a chance at +400 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Milutin Osmajic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+420

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-130

Shots

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -123

We’ve seen under 9.5 corners in five consecutive Leicester away games. We advise betting on the -123 that the sides won’t cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Preston

Total

9.90 4.20 5.70

Home

8.90 4.60 4.30

Away

10.60 3.50 7.10

Leicester

Total

9.60 4.70 4.90

Home

10.60 5.70 4.90

Away

8.40 3.00 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-114

Under 9.5

-125

Preston Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Leicester Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+130

X

+650

2

-111

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Preston vs Leicester Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Full-Time Odds Suggest Leicester Victory

The favourites have a 50% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Leicester City chalked up at +102 to land a win in this Championship clash. At +260, Preston North End are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Leicester are -222, while Preston are alternatively priced at +148.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. You can currently get -118 for BTTS Yes along with BTTS No, meaning the same implied probability.

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Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+235

2

+102

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+114

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-139

12

-345

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+148

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-128

2 Hcp -0.5

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-118

No

-118

Patson Daka Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Patson Daka is priced at +550 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and also available at odds of +255 to find the net anytime.

Patson Daka (Leicester)

First

+255

Anytime

+550

Wanya Marçal (Leicester)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Kasey McAteer (Leicester)

First

+420

Anytime

+800

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

James Justin (Leicester)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Noah Mawene (Preston)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Patson Daka (Leicester)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-109

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-130

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-147

Wanya Marçal (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-152

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+116

Under 0.5

-167

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-172

Kasey McAteer (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-175

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-213

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-217

Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-278

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-294

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-455

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-500

Noah Mawene (Preston)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-556

James Justin (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-588

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-625

Patson Daka (Leicester)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Wanya Marçal (Leicester)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-

Jordan Ayew (Leicester)

Over 1.5

+116

Under 1.5

-

Kasey McAteer (Leicester)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 1.5

-103

Under 1.5

-

Jeppe Okkels (Preston)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

-

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

James Justin (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Luke Thomas (Leicester)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Noah Mawene (Preston)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Preston Struggling to Get Home Wins on the Board

Preston are winless in the last five games at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom's side have recorded five draws, three losses and two wins in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Leicester have not won in the past eight away matches. The East Midlands outfit have recorded seven losses, two draws and one win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 2.10.

When the teams previously met at Deepdale, Leicester defeated Preston 3-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Preston Home Stats		2-5-3	2.30	1.10	1.20	6	4	6	4
Leicester Away Stats		1-2-7	2.80	0.70	2.10	6	4	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Preston vs Leicester Lineups & Team News

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