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April 27, 2024
Leicester City’s Promotion Success
Leicester City’s dominant Championship season has secured their return to the Premier League. Their standout 5-0 win against Southampton, highlighted by Abdul Fatawu’s hat-trick, showcased their attacking strength. Consistent performances have positioned them for promotion and as strong contenders for the Championship title.
Preston North End, currently 10th, has lost its last three matches and struggled to score more than one goal in its past six games. Despite controlling possession, its inability to convert chances has hindered its progress, leaving it at risk of falling out of playoff contention.
Kick-Off
Date: Tue, 30 April
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Location: Deepdale
Form
Preston North End: L-L-L-W-D
Leicester City: W-W-L-L-W
Will Keane (Preston North End): Keane leads Preston with 13 goals and 3 assists this season and remains a crucial figure despite the team’s recent poor form.
Abdul Fatawu (Leicester City): Fatawu was impressed with a hat trick against Southampton and has contributed significantly with six goals and 12 assists this season.
Preston North End have lost their last three matches.
Leicester City has the highest goal-scoring ratio this season (2.0).
Leicester City is unbeaten against Preston in their previous five encounters.
Tip 1: Leicester City to win – 9/20 with bet365
Tip 2: Preston will lead 9/1 with Unibet at halftime.
Tip 3: Use PaddyPower to wager on Leicester City to score the first goal (4/11).
Preston North End: McCann and Whiteman are sidelined due to thigh and leg injuries, respectively, while Potts is also out with a knock.
Leicester City: All players are fit, and the squad is expected to remain unchanged from their 5-0 victory against Southampton.
Total Matches: 5
Preston North End: 0
Leicester City: 3
Draws: 2
Preston North End (3-4-1-2)
Goalkeeper: Freddie Woodman
Woodman’s shot-stopping will be vital against Leicester’s potent attack.
Defenders: Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes
The back three must stay organized to handle Leicester’s forwards.
Midfielders: Robbie Brady, Ryan Ledson, Alan Browne, and Liam Millar
Millar and Brady provide width, while Browne and Ledson focus on disrupting Leicester’s play.
Attacking Midfielder: Ben Woodburn
Woodburn will link midfield and attack, looking to create chances.
Forwards: Emil Riis Jakobsen, Will Keane
Jakobsen’s movement and Keane’s aerial ability will be vital in breaking down Leicester’s defense.
Leicester City (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Mads Hermansen
Hermansen will focus on keeping Preston’s limited attacks at bay.
Defenders: James Justin, Jannik Vestergaard, Wout Faes, and Ricardo PereiraPereira and Justin will contribute both defensively and offensively. Faes and Vestergaard will aim to dominate aerial duels.
Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Ndidi anchors the midfield, while Winks and Dewsbury-Hall control possession and join attacks.
Forwards: Abdul Fatawu, Jamie Vardy, Stephy Mavididi
Fatawu and Mavididi will use their pace, while Vardy leads the line with his experience and finishing ability.
Preston North End comes into this match after a demanding spell, having suffered three consecutive losses. Their struggles in front of goal and inability to convert possession into results have been evident, with the team only scoring one goal or less in their last six games. This dip in form has seen them slide down the Championship standings, and they’ll be desperate to find a way to turn things around. However, their lack of firepower and recent defensive frailties make this an uphill battle against a strong Leicester City side.
On the other hand, Leicester City is riding high after a dominant 5-0 win over Southampton. They’ve been in superb form throughout the season, showcasing a solid defense and a potent attack. Abdul Fatawu’s hat-trick in the Southampton match epitomized Leicester’s attacking prowess. With their promotion back to the Premier League already secured, they’ll be looking to maintain their momentum as they aim to win the Championship title. Given the contrasting form of both teams, Leicester City enters the match as the clear favorite.
Prediction: Preston North End 0-3 Leicester City. Leicester’s superior quality and attacking threat will likely overwhelm a struggling Preston side.
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Katarzyna Nowak is a seasoned writer with over five years of experience in editorial content, news reporting, and football sportsbook app reviews. As an author for Football News Today, she combines her deep understanding of the sports betting industry with a passion for football, delivering insightful and accurate content that keeps readers informed and engaged.
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