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Leicester vs Stevenage Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Leicester 2-1 Stevenage
LeicesterDrawStevenage
Over 2.5 goalsYes (56%)
Both teams to scoreYes (60%)
Leicester hosts Stevenage at King Power Stadium in League One's 14th round. The hosts sit 11th with 18 points from 12 games, while Stevenage occupy 13th with 15 points from 11 matches. Leicester arrive as slight favourites, though their recent form has been inconsistent and Stevenage upset them 2-1 in their last meeting three weeks ago.
Team form
Leicester
Leicester have won 5, drawn 3 and lost 4 this season, scoring 20 and conceding 17. Over their last five games they have scored 7 and conceded 8—a mixed record that reflects vulnerability at the back. They beat Stockport 4-3 away but lost 0-4 at home to Oxford United. Most recently they drew 1-1 at Barnsley. Under Russell Martin's 4-1-4-1 system, Leicester showed 79% possession and 90% pass accuracy in that Barnsley match, yet failed to convert dominance into goals. Their season average of 1.67 goals per game masks a team that can be profligate in front of goal.
Stevenage
Stevenage have won 4, drawn 3 and lost 4 in 11 games, with 15 goals scored and 11 conceded. Their recent five-game stretch shows 9 goals scored and only 5 conceded—a notably tighter defensive record than Leicester's. They won 5-1 at Barnsley and 2-1 at home to Luton, but lost 0-1 away to Leyton Orient most recently. Stevenage's season average of 1.36 goals per game understates their attacking threat in pockets; their 1.0 goals conceded per game suggests a disciplined shape. Crucially, they beat Leicester 2-1 at home on 6 October, proof they can trouble the hosts.
Head-to-head
Stevenage won the reverse fixture 2-1 at home on 6 October. That victory came despite Leicester's usual possession advantage and shows Stevenage are capable of exploiting Leicester's defensive lapses on the counter. The hosts will be keen to avenge that loss, but Stevenage's record in that match suggests they have the tactical tools to frustrate Leicester again.
Key factors
Leicester's possession-heavy approach under Martin demands clinical finishing; they generated 2.40 expected goals against Barnsley but scored only once. Stevenage's compact defensive shape—evidenced by their 53% possession in that same match—limits space for Leicester's midfielders. Stevenage's recent goal-scoring form, particularly the 5-1 demolition of Barnsley, indicates they can hurt Leicester on transitions. The bookmakers price over 2.5 goals at 1.68, reflecting a fairly open contest; both teams to score is priced at 1.65, suggesting attacking intent from both sides. Leicester's home advantage at King Power is material, but Stevenage's away record and recent head-to-head success temper that edge.
Prediction
Leicester hold a slight favourite status based on home advantage and marginally superior league position, yet the margin is narrow. Stevenage's defensive discipline and counter-attacking threat, proven by their recent win over Leicester, make this a competitive fixture. Leicester's inconsistent finishing—dominant in possession but wasteful in conversion—suggests they will create chances without guaranteeing a decisive outcome. Stevenage's ability to score goals in bursts and their tighter defensive record this season mean they are unlikely to be overwhelmed. The fixture leans toward a competitive, open game where both teams will create opportunities.
Leicester are marginally more likely to win at home, but Stevenage represent a genuine threat and should not be underestimated. A Leicester victory is the primary outcome, though a draw or away win remain credible possibilities. Expect goals from both sides, with the contest likely to be decided by clinical finishing rather than tactical dominance.
Match info
Tournaments:
League One(Regular Season - 14)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
King Power Stadium, Leicester
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Huddersfield | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 |  Stockport County | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 23 |
| 3 |  Oxford United | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 22 |
| 4 |  Bradford | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 5 |  Plymouth | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| 6 |  Reading | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 7 |  Cambridge United | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 21 |
| 8 |  Luton | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 9 |  Sheffield Wednesday | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19 |
| 10 |  Mansfield Town | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 18 |
| 11 |  Leicester | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 12 |  Burton Albion | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 13 |  Stevenage | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 15 |
| 14 |  Milton Keynes Dons | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 15 |  Wycombe | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 15 |
| 16 |  Leyton Orient | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 17 |  AFC Wimbledon | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
| 18 |  Doncaster | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 19 |  Notts County | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 11 |
| 20 |  Blackpool | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 21 |  Peterborough | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| 22 |  Bromley | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| 23 |  Barnsley | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 |
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