Preview: Leicester City vs Preston Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Lillywhites have won only one of their last five fixtures against the Foxes.

Leicester City are all set to lock horns with Preston North End for their matchweek 40 fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the King Power Stadium.

The Foxes have been on a lacklustre run of form this season. With 11 wins in their 39 fixtures, they are in 22nd place on the league table.

The Gary Rowett-led side will be keen to return to winning ways. Despite being at home for their next outing, Leicester City are not going to be fully confident here.

After four straight losses, Preston North End are coming in after securing a 3-1 win against Stoke City. It was a good performance by the Lillywhites.

They will now be looking to extend their winning run. Paul Heckingbottom’s men are placed 13th on the EFL Championship points table with 13 wins in 39 matches.

Kick-off:

• Location: Leicester, England
• Stadium: King Power Stadium
• Date: Friday, April 3
• Kick-off Time: 07:30 PM IST/ 02:00 PM GMT/ 09:00 AM ET/ 06:00 AM PT
• Referee: Ben Speedie
• VAR: Not in use

Good Friday with the Blue Army 💙#LEIPNE pic.twitter.com/LpjrBtRDwj

— Leicester City (@LCFC) March 31, 2026

Form:

Leicester: L-D-W-L-D

Preston: L-L-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Jordan James (Leicester)

The 21-year-old midfielder will be looking to step up his game so that he can get his side back to winning ways. He has 14 goal involvements in 29 EFL Championship appearances this season. Jordan James controls the midfield well for Leicester City and is also capable of scoring goals.

This makes him an important aspect of the squad.

Alfie Devine (Preston)

Alfie Devine is coming in after scoring a sensational brace for Preston North End in their 3-1 win against the Potters. He delivered a good performance and will be looking to come up with another. He has scored eight goals and has two assists in 38 English League Championship games of the ongoing campaign.

Match Facts

• Leicester City have lost four of their last five matches at home.
• Preston North End have won only one of their last five fixtures.
• Only one of the last five outings between these clubs has ended in a draw.

Leicester vs Preston: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leicester City to win @94/100 10bet
• Patson Daka to score @11/5 Virgin Bet
• Goals under 3.5 @6/17 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Harry Souttar, Jannik Vestergaard and Kristiansen are not going to be in action for Leicester City. They are injured. Aaron Ramsey might also miss out due to a lack of fitness.

Preston North End will not have Lewis Gibson, Callum Lang and Alistair McCann in action due to their injuries. They are likely to return during mid-April 2026.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 66

Leicester won: 17

Preston won: 32

Draws: 17

Predicted Lineups

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Stolarczyk (GK); Pereira, Okoli, Lascelles, Thomas; Skipp, Winks; Issahaku, James, Mavididi; Daka

Preston predicted lineup (3-1-4-2)

Iversen (GK); Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Whiteman; Valentin, Moran, Devine, Vukcevic; Osmajic, Dobbin

Match Prediction

The Foxes will be looking to use the home ground to their advantage, but the Lillywhites will put up a strong fight. Leicester City are likely to come out on top to secure three points in their upcoming EFL Championship clash against Preston North End.

Prediction: Leicester 2-1 Preston

Telecast Details

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UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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