On April 29, 2024, Preston FC and Leicester City will play a championship football match at Preston’s Deepdale Stadium. The game will start at 8:00 p.m.
Preston FC had a difficult match against Queens Park Rangers. They lost their last game before they finally got the opportunity to face Leicester City. Although Preston had more possession than QPR, they couldn’t score, and QPR won with a goal from Lyndon Dykes.
On the other hand, Leicester City won their previous match against Southampton with a 5-0 victory. Southampton didn’t expect the treat from Leicester. Despite Southampton having more possession and tackles, Leicester emerged victorious.
Did you see the outcome of Leicester against Southampton, despite Southampton’s oppression?
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Preston
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Preston FC has won three of their last 10 matches, drawn two and lost five. They are currently in 10th place in the
Championship with 63 points. Will Keane is their best player this season with 13 goals and 3 assists, followed by Milutin Osmajic with 8 goals and 2 assists, and
Emil Riis Jakobsen with 6 goals and 2 assists.
Leicester City
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Leicester City is leading the Championship with
94 points. Their last 10 matches include five wins, one draw, and four losses.
Jamie Vardy is their top scorer this season with 16 goals and 2 assists, followed by
Stephy Mavididi with 12 goals and 6 assists, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with 12 goals and 14 assists.
Preston FC vs Leicester City Possible Lineup
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Possible lineups for both teams are Preston FC (3-4-1-2): F. Woodman (GK), J. Storey, L. Lindsay, L. Millar, A. Hughes, R. Ledson, R. Brady, E. R. Jakobsen, B. Woodburn, W. Keane, A. Browne.
Leicester City (4-3-3): M. Hermansen (Gk), R. Pereira, W. Faes, J. Justin, J. Vestergaard, K. Dewsbury-Hall, O. Ndidi, H. Winks, A. Fatawu, S. Mavididi.
Preston FC vs Leicester City Head-to-Head
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Preston and Leicester have played against each other three times before. Leicester has won two of these matches, while one ended in a draw.
Preston FC vs Leicester City Injury Update
Preston doesn’t have any updates regarding injuries, but they might be without Alistair Edward McCann and Benjamin Whiteman. Leicester, on the other hand, has injuries to players such as Ben Nelson and Thomas Cannon.
Prediction
The prediction for the match is that it will be tough, with Leicester City having the upper hand and a chance of winning with multiple goals. The match is expected to have more than two goals.
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