Championship action returns to the King Power Stadium on Friday afternoon as relegation-threatened Leicester City host mid-table Preston North End. Kick-off is at 15:00 GMT on April 3, 2026.
Leicester City are in a perilous position in 22nd place with 39 points from 39 matches. Gary Rowett’s side have managed just 11 wins, 12 draws and 16 defeats. Their goal difference of -9 highlights their struggles.
Preston North End occupy 13th place with 52 points from 39 games. They have 13 wins, 13 draws and 13 losses this season.
| Market | Prediction | Confidence | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Leicester City Win | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Desperation for points at home; Preston’s away struggles |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | ⭐⭐⭐ | Leicester’s defensive frailties; Preston’s scoring record |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Over 2.5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | H2H history suggests goals; both teams need result |
The Foxes have attacking talent including Patson Daka, Jordan Ayew, Stephy Mavididi and Abdul Fatawu. In midfield, Harry Winks and Oliver Skipp provide quality.
Defensively, Leicester have Jannik Vestergaard, Harry Souttar, Jamaal Lascelles and Ricardo Pereira.
Leicester beat Bristol City 2-0 at home but lost 1-3 to QPR and drew 0-0 at Watford recently.
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Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston side have been competitive. Up front, they have Milutin Osmajić, Callum Lang, and Daniel Jebbison.
The midfield features Ali McCann, Brad Potts, Benjamin Whiteman and Robbie Brady.
Preston lost three consecutive matches against Oxford, Coventry and Norwich before beating Stoke City 3-1 at home.
Leicester have won twice while Preston have won once in their last three meetings. Leicester have scored 7 goals to Preston’s 2.
The reverse fixture in August 2025 saw Preston win 2-1 at Deepdale.
Leicester drew 1-1 at Ipswich, beat Bristol City 2-0, lost 1-3 to QPR, and drew 0-0 at Watford.
Preston’s form has been up and down. After three straight defeats, they beat Stoke 3-1 at home. Their away form has been poor.
Leicester have averaged 1.31 goals per game while conceding 1.54. At home, they have 7 wins, 6 draws, and 6 defeats from 19 matches.
Preston have managed just 4 wins, 6 draws, and 9 defeats away from home. They have scored only 18 goals on the road.
The Lilywhites have averaged just 0.95 goals per game away from Deepdale and have failed to score in 9 of their 19 away matches this season.
Leicester typically play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, using Winks and Skipp in midfield with Fatawu and Mavididi on the flanks.
Preston have shown flexibility with 4-2-3-1, 5-3-2 and 3-1-4-2 formations. They focus on organisation and counter-attacking.
The Ghanaian winger has been Leicester’s brightest spark this season. His pace and dribbling make him a constant threat.
The Montenegrin striker has been Preston’s main goal threat. His physicality makes him difficult to mark.
The former Tottenham midfielder dictates play and protects the back four. His performance is crucial for Leicester.
The Irish international provides creativity and set-piece quality. His delivery could trouble Leicester’s defence.
Leicester are in the relegation zone with seven games left. They are level on points with Oxford in 23rd but trail Charlton by nine points.
Preston are comfortably mid-table with nothing much to play for. This could work in Leicester’s favour.
The stakes are completely different for these two teams. Leicester are fighting for survival while Preston are just finishing the season.
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Leicester are favourites for this home fixture. Here are the best prices from African bookmakers:
| Bookmaker | Leicester Win | Draw | Preston Win |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet9ja | 10/11 | 12/5 | 3/1 |
| Betway Nigeria | 5/6 | 5/2 | 3/1 |
| 1xBet | 10/11 | 5/2 | 14/5 |
| 22Bet Kenya | 10/11 | 13/5 | 11/4 |
| Odibets | 4/5 | 5/2 | 3/1 |
| BetWinner Kenya | 4/5 | 5/2 | 14/5 |
| Helabet | 4/5 | 13/5 | 14/5 |
| Bookmaker | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bet9ja | 8/11 | 1/1 |
| Betway Nigeria | 8/11 | 20/21 |
| 1xBet | 4/5 | 10/11 |
| 22Bet Kenya | 4/7 | 6/5 |
| Odibets | 4/5 | 1/1 |
| BetWinner Kenya | 4/7 | 6/5 |
| Helabet | 4/7 | 6/5 |
The Foxes desperately need three points. Their home advantage and squad quality should see them through against a Preston side with poor away form.
Leicester have defensive vulnerabilities and Preston can score. This looks like a solid bet.
Given Leicester’s defensive issues and need to attack, this match could see multiple goals. Preston have been involved in high-scoring games recently.
This is a critical match for Leicester. We expect them to secure a vital victory at home.
Final Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 Preston North End
Leicester have the quality to win this match. Fatawu, Daka and Mavididi should be too much for Preston’s defence.
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