Leicester vs Burton Albion | Prediction | EFL League One | 22/08

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22 Aug 2026 10:00

Leicester and Burton Albion face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL League One season. The game takes place at King Power Stadium (Filbert Way) on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Leicester City Football Club Limited vs Burton Albion Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Leicester vs Burton Albion

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Double Chance: Leicester or Draw

Market: Double Chance: Leicester or Draw · @ 7.46

7.46

Confidence

79%

Last updated: 18-08-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Leicester vs Burton Albion is to take the over on 9.5 corner kicks. The statistics point to this being an open, free-flowing football match with plenty of opportunities for both teams to win and concede corners.

With odds of 1.68 on sports betting sites, don't overlook the good value to be had in the corners market.

Our prediction is: Leicester to win the 1st half

While the half-time market is not a particularly popular betting market, it does provide a good deal of value. And this is true for Leicester vs Burton Albion, where we have Leicester to win the first half as our best bet.

Leicester has been quite a fast starter at home as they quickly put the pressure on their visitors in the opening minutes. That strategy should lead to a Leicester taking an advantage into half-time.

Leicester City preview

Leicester comes into the match having played 1 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 14 wins, 18 draws, and 19 losses.

Leicester's attack has scored 65 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.27.

The offence system of Leicester is led by Jordan James as the top scorer of the season. The welsh midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 73 goals conceded in 51 matches, resulting in an average of 1.43.

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On the other hand, Burton Albion comes into the match having played 1 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 17 wins, 17 draws, and 23 losses.

Burton Albion's attack has scored 70 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.23.

The offence system of Burton Albion is led by Jake Beesley as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 13 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jake Beesley, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 71 goals conceded in 57 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

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