Preston North End vs Leicester City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 August

Preston North End

D W L L W

14th place in England Championship

2-1

16/08/2025 10:00

Leicester City

D L L D D

23rd place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Leicester City on 16 August 2025 (kick-off: 10:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Leicester City preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End are currently 14th with 60 points after 46 matches.
Leicester City sit 23rd with 46 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Leicester City to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Leicester City, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Preston North End have no wins, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

10:00

2025-08-16

Preston North End vs Leicester City - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Leicester City

2025-08-16 10:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/08/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Coventry City	95	46	28	11	7	97	45	52
02 Ipswich Town	84	46	23	15	8	80	47	33
03 Millwall	83	46	24	11	11	64	49	15
04 Southampton	80	46	22	14	10	82	56	26
05 Middlesbrough	80	46	22	14	10	72	47	25
06 Hull City	73	46	21	10	15	70	66	4
07 Wrexham	71	46	19	14	13	69	65	4
08 Derby County	69	46	20	9	17	67	59	8
09 Norwich City	65	46	19	8	19	63	56	7
10 Birmingham City	64	46	17	13	16	57	56	1
11 Swansea City	64	46	18	10	18	57	59	-2
12 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	59	59	0
13 Sheffield United	60	46	18	6	22	66	66	0
14 Preston North End	60	46	15	15	16	55	62	-7
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	58	46	16	10	20	61	73	-12
16 Watford	57	46	14	15	17	53	65	-12
17 Stoke City	55	46	15	10	21	51	56	-5
18 Portsmouth	55	46	14	13	19	49	64	-15
19 Charlton Athletic	53	46	13	14	19	44	58	-14
20 Blackburn Rovers	52	46	13	13	20	42	56	-14
21 West Bromwich(WBA)	51	46	13	14	19	48	58	-10
22 Oxford United	47	46	11	14	21	45	59	-14
23 Leicester City	46	46	12	16	18	58	68	-10
24 Sheffield Wednesday	0	46	2	12	32	29	89	-60

Head To Head

29/04/2024 15:00

Preston North End

0 - 3

Leicester City

ENG LCH

04/10/2023 14:45

Leicester City

3 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

23/07/2022 10:00

Preston North End

1 - 2

Leicester City

INT CF

02/08/2014 10:00

Preston North End

1 - 1

Leicester City

INT CF

15/01/2011 11:00

Preston North End

1 - 1

Leicester City

ENG LCH

30/10/2010 10:00

Leicester City

1 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

Preston North End

Draw

33%

Leicester City

67%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

09/08/2025 10:00

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 1 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

26/07/2025 10:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 0 Preston North End INT CF

18/07/2025 13:00

Getafe 0 - 0 Preston North End INT CF

13/07/2025 10:00

Preston North End 1 - 3 Liverpool INT CF

09/07/2025 14:30

Chorley FC 0 - 1 Preston North End INT CF

08/07/2025 14:00

Bamber Bridge 2 - 1 Preston North End INT CF

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Leicester City

03/08/2025 10:00

Leicester City 2 - 0 Fiorentina INT CF

25/07/2025 11:00

FC Koln 3 - 1 Leicester City INT CF

25/07/2025 05:30

FC Karpaty Lviv 1 - 2 Leicester City INT CF

19/07/2025 12:30

ZalaegerzsegTE 0 - 1 Leicester City INT CF

12/07/2025 10:00

Leicester City 1 - 1 Oud Heverlee INT CF

05/07/2025 07:30

Leicester City 3 - 1 Peterborough United INT CF

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Preston North End

Leicester City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.22

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.30

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.48

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

17 (74%)6 (26%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

18 (78%)5 (22%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Leicester City

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(91%)21 2(9%)

Under /Over

(22%)5 18(78%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

/Yes

(57%)13 10(43%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(70%)16 7(30%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Leicester City

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

11.22 avg / game

Blocked

70 total

Avg. 3.18

Leicester City

Total shots

13.74 avg / game

Blocked

94 total

Avg. 4.48

Preston North End Pass Leicester City

Total passes

8041

Avg. 350 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

10419

Avg. 453 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.22

Clean sheets

0.13

5.26

121

Corners

140

6.09

23.00

529

Throw-ins

556

24.17

1.70

Offsides

1.35

2.74

GK saves

2.09

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Leicester City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.04

1.65

0.09

0.04

10.09

232

Fouls

245

10.65

11.00

253

Tackles

221

9.61

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Leicester City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Leicester City on 16 August 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Preston North End vs Leicester City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Leicester City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Preston North End and Leicester City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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