Preston 0-3 Leicester

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston's recent form has been poor, with the team currently on a run of three consecutive defeats following a loss to Queens Park Rangers, a heavy 3-0 defeat to Southampton, and a narrow 1-0 loss to Norwich. Prior to this losing streak, Preston managed to secure a 4-1 victory against Huddersfield, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game in their recent matches. However, their overall form in the last six games has been disappointing, with only one win, one draw, and four losses. The team has struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only four goals in their last six games, resulting in a low goals-per-game average of 0.67. Defensively, they have conceded seven goals, with an average of 1.17 goals conceded per game.

Leicester

Leicester City have been in impressive form recently, currently sitting at the top of the Championship table with 94 points from 44 games. In their last six matches, they have secured four wins and suffered two defeats, showcasing their ability to bounce back from setbacks. The Foxes have been prolific in front of goal, scoring 12 goals in these six games, with an average of 2 goals per game. They have also been solid defensively, conceding only 5 goals, which equates to 0.83 goals conceded per game. Leicester's recent form has been particularly eye-catching, with back-to-back wins in their last two games, including a dominant 5-0 victory over Southampton. The team's attacking prowess is evident, with 67% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, highlighting their ability to entertain fans with high-scoring matches.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at Deepdale. However, there have been some notable performances, including a 4-1 victory over Huddersfield and a 3-0 win against Rotherham. These high-scoring games contribute to the team's average of 1.67 goals scored per home game. On the other hand, Preston has also been involved in two goalless draws during this period. Despite their mixed results, the team has managed to maintain a positive goal difference of 4 over these six home games, suggesting that they are capable of both scoring and defending well on their own turf.

Leicester

Leicester's recent away form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of three consecutive defeats against Plymouth Argyle, Millwall, and Bristol City, all by a scoreline of 1-0. Prior to this losing streak, Leicester experienced a high-scoring 4-2 defeat against Chelsea in the FA Cup. The team's last away win came against Sunderland, where they managed a narrow 1-0 victory. Leicester's away games have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six away matches featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their FA Cup clash against Chelsea stands out as a particularly high-scoring game, with a total of six goals.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Preston North End and Leicester City indicate that as of the information available from the provided search results:

- Preston North End and Leicester City have met in a total of 7 matches, with Preston winning 2 times, Leicester winning 4 times, and 1 draw.
- In a broader scope, the two teams have competed in 18 games, with Preston North End achieving 7 victories, Leicester City securing 5 wins, and 7 draws.

These statistics reflect the historical meetings between the two teams and may not include the most recent matches or predictions for future encounters.