The Most Popular Betting Tips for Leicester City vs Preston North End F.C. with Current Odds

It's Championship action on 04/03/2026 as Leicester City lock horns with Preston North End F.C. at King Power Stadium — kick-off at 14:00. Both sides come into matchday 40 with contrasting recent narratives. Leicester City (22.) salvaged a draw last time out against Watford F.C. (0 - 0), while Preston North End F.C. (13.) picked up a vital win against Stoke City F.C. (3 - 1). In the last 6 months, they have managed just 4 from 16 away games. Our model rates the likelihood of Leicester City prevailing on home turf at 39%.

Our Best Betting Tips for Matchday 40 of the Championship

Current odds for Leicester City vs Preston North End F.C.

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 ProbabilityLeicester City39%Draw27%Preston North End F.C.34%7/847/1828/9Odd last updated:10/1127/1111/4Odd last updated:17/205/23/1Odd last updated:

Strengths, Weaknesses and Form – Both Sides Under the Microscope

Leicester City Form

Last 5 games

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The last outing for Leicester City was against Watford F.C. – a match they drew 0 - 0. A draw was perhaps a fair reflection of the game.

Looking at the past 6 months, Leicester City have taken 8 wins from 32 games – a record that puts their current form into perspective. Their home games during this period have produced 5 victories and 8 defeats. On average they have scored 1.31 and conceded 1.69 goals per game.

Leicester City's most recent 32 games tell an interesting story. They have scored 42 goals (1.31 per game) while conceding 54 (1.69 per game). In terms of home performances, Leicester City have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 8 of their 16 home matches – a record that provides useful context ahead of this fixture.

Preston North End F.C. Form

Last 5 games

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The last outing for Preston North End F.C. was against Stoke City F.C. — a match they won 3 - 1. A win that will have boosted confidence ahead of this away trip.

The last 6 months have seen Preston North End F.C. play 32 competitive matches, winning 10 and losing 12. Of their 16 away games during this stretch, they have won 4 and lost 6. They have scored 38 goals home and away combined, conceding 44.

Over their last 32 matches, Preston North End F.C. have found the net 38 times — that's 1.19 goals per game on average. They have conceded 44 goals in the same span, with their away form showing 4 wins and 6 defeats from 16 away fixtures.

Stats per Game

Leicester City Preston North End F.C.

Goals scored

1.1

0.9

Corners

3.6

4.5

Fouls

8.6

10.7

Saves

2.7

2.8

Championship

Championship Table

#	Team	Played	Diff.	Pnts
1	Coventry City F.C.	39	41	80
2	Middlesbrough F.C.	39	22	71
3	Ipswich Town F.C.	38	28	69
· · · 8 places · · ·
12	Queens Park Rangers	39	-6	53
13	Preston North End F.C. Away	39	-4	52
14	Swansea City A.F.C.	39	-5	52
· · · 6 places · · ·
21	Portsmouth F.C.	38	-17	40
22	Leicester City Home	39	-9	39
23	Oxford United F.C.	39	-15	39

Last Meetings

08/16/2025

Preston North End F.C.
Leicester City

2-1

04/29/2024

Preston North End F.C.
Leicester City

0-3

10/04/2023

Leicester City
Preston North End F.C.

3-0

Form Trend – Points per Game (Last 5 Matches)

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