Match Preview Preston North End vs Leicester City Championship Game Week 2

Explore Coral’s game week 2 detailed match preview for Preston North End vs Leicester City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and line-ups for the 15:00 BST kick-off at Deepdale, Saturday, 16 August 2025.

Fixture: Preston North End vs Leicester City

Date: Saturday, 16 August 2025

Kick-off: 15:00 BST

Venue: Deepdale

Preston North End's recent draw against Queens Park Rangers suggests they are in a solid, if unspectacular, run of form. They'll likely approach this match with a focus on defensive solidity, aiming to frustrate Leicester's attack and capitalise on counter-attacks. Leicester City, on the other hand, come into this game on the back of a convincing win against Sheffield Wednesday, showing they have the firepower to break down teams. Expect them to dominate possession and press high up the pitch, looking to exploit any gaps in Preston's defence.

The key for Preston will be to stay organised and disciplined, while Leicester will need to maintain their intensity throughout the game. Given Leicester's recent performance and their historical dominance over Preston, they should have the edge, but Preston's home advantage could make this a closer contest than expected.

Match Prediction: Preston North End 1-2 Leicester City

Preston North End's recent 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers away from home indicates a team that is hard to beat but struggling to secure wins. Their performance suggests a focus on defensive resilience, which could be crucial against a strong Leicester side. However, their inability to convert draws into victories might be a concern as they face a Leicester team in good form. If they can tighten up at the back and find a way to be more clinical in front of goal, they might just pull off a surprise result.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

Leicester City's recent 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at home showcases their ability to grind out results even when not at their best. This win highlights their attacking prowess and resilience, which will be vital as they travel to Preston. Their form suggests they are capable of controlling games and creating numerous scoring opportunities. If they can maintain this level of performance, they should be confident of securing another positive result against Preston.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

Historically, Leicester City has had the upper hand over Preston North End, winning three of their last four encounters, including a convincing 3-0 victory in their most recent meeting. This record suggests Leicester will be confident going into this match, although Preston will be eager to overturn their recent poor record against the Foxes.

Recent Results

• Preston North End 0-3 Leicester City (29 Apr 2024)

• Leicester City 3-0 Preston North End (04 Oct 2023)

• Preston North End 1-1 Leicester City (15 Jan 2011)

• Leicester City 1-0 Preston North End (30 Oct 2010)

• Preston North End 0-1 Leicester City 24 Apr 2010)

• Josh Seary  (Knee Injury)

• Robbie Brady (Calf injury)

• Ben Nelson (unknown injury)

• Harry Souttar (Achilles tendon rupture)

• Iversen, Storey, Gibson, Hughes, Small, McCann, Whiteman, Thórdarson, Vukčević, Smith, Osmajić

Preston’s predicted lineup emphasises a solid defensive structure with a back three of Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, and Andrew Hughes. Wing-backs Thierry Small and Ali McCann will provide width, while Michael Smith and Milutin Osmajić lead the counter-attacking threat. Their disciplined approach will aim to frustrate Leicester’s attackers.

• Stolarczyk, Justin, Okoli, Vestergaard, Thomas, Skipp, Soumaré, Fatawu, Khannouss, Mavididi, Ayew

Leicester’s predicted lineup focuses on dominating possession and pressing high, with Issahaku Fatawu, Bilal El Khannouss, and Stephy Mavididi supporting Jordan Ayew. The midfield duo of Oliver Skipp and Boubakary Soumaré will provide stability in Harry Winks’ absence, while the backline aims to maintain solidity.

• Lewis Gibson (Preston North End): Gibson's defensive solidity will be key to keeping Leicester's attack at bay.

• Issahaku Fatawu (Leicester City): Fatawu's pace and skill on the wing could prove decisive in breaking down Preston's defence.

• Milutin Osmajić (Preston North End): His clinical finishing could be key for Preston’s counter-attacks.

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