Leicester vs Burton Albion Prediction

League One · Sat 22 Aug 2026
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LeicesterLWDWW
1 - 2
Full time · HT 1 - 2
Burton AlbionDWLWL
Kick-offSat 22 Aug, 15:00
Our tip1 @ 1.51 ✗
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence80%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance1X ✗
BTTSNo ✗
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
LeicesterLWDWW
10 Nov 26HWalsall2 - 1EFL Trophy
06 Nov 26AOxford City4 - 2FA Cup
31 Oct 26HStevenage2 - 2League One
27 Oct 26HWigan3 - 0League One
24 Oct 26ALuton1 - 2League One
Burton AlbionDWLWL
10 Nov 26HNotts County0 - 3EFL Trophy
07 Nov 26HAFC Rushden & Diamonds4 - 0FA Cup
31 Oct 26AWycombe0 - 2League One
24 Oct 26HLeyton Orient2 - 1League One
20 Oct 26HBradford0 - 0League One

Head to head

Full head to head: Leicester vs Burton Albion →

Our prediction

Leicester to win

@ 1.51
Double chance
1X  •  Leicester or Draw
@ 1.12
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.95
Confidence
80%

Our record

Our tips on Leicesterlast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips on Burton Albionlast 20 tipped matches
9/2045%
Our tips in League Onelast 30 days
26/5646%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 32%Under 2.5: 68%
Expected goals
1.00Leicester
2.00Total
1.00Burton Albion

Possible correct scores

1 – 0 Leicester win 9% @ 6.50 Our pick
2 – 0 Leicester win 9% @ 6.50
2 – 1 Leicester win 9% @ 6.50
1 – 1 Draw 9% @ 7.00
3 – 0 Leicester win 6% @ 9.50

Final score: 1 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Leicester71%
Draw21%
Burton Albion8%

Odds (1X2)

11.51
X4.30
25.80

Leicester vs Burton Albion preview and result

Leicester and Burton Albion met in the League One on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 1 - 2, 1 - 2 at half time.

Our model gives Leicester a 71% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Burton Albion 8%. Our pick was Leicester to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.51. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Leicester or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.12.

Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (1.0 for Leicester, 1.0 for Burton Albion). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 3 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Leicester have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-W), scoring 12 and conceding 7. Burton Albion have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-L-W-L), scoring 6 and conceding 6. In the table, Leicester are 10th with 19 points and Burton Albion are 15th with 17 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Leicester vs Burton Albion?

Our pre-match prediction is Leicester to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.51. Win chances: Leicester 71%, draw 21%, Burton Albion 8%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Leicester vs Burton Albion?

We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).

What time is Leicester vs Burton Albion?

Leicester vs Burton Albion (League One) was played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Leicester vs Burton Albion?

The double chance 1X (Leicester or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.12. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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League One table

Leicester10th19 pts
Burton Albion15th17 pts
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1 Huddersfield 14851 1629
2 Stockport County 14824 1226
3 Oxford United 13751 1126
4 Luton 14734 624
5 Plymouth 14725 223
6 Reading 14644 1022
7 Bradford 13643 222
8 Cambridge United 14563 021
9 Sheffield Wednesday 13553 820
10 Leicester 13544 319
11 Mansfield Town 13544 219
12 Milton Keynes Dons 13463 218
13 Wycombe 13463 -218
14 Leyton Orient 13526 517
15 Burton Albion 14455 -317
16 Stevenage 12444 416
17 Notts County 12354 -114
18 AFC Wimbledon 13346 -1213
19 Blackpool 12336 -412
20 Doncaster 13337 -812
21 Wigan 14329 -1111
22 Peterborough 13247 -1210
23 Barnsley 12237 -109
24 Bromley 13238 -209