Leicester vs Stevenage Predictions

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League OneLeague One · England
high confidence
Leicester

Leicester

AI Predicted Score

1 - 1

Stevenage

Stevenage

🗓️ Saturday, 31 Oct 2026 at 15:00 GMT (venue time) · 15:00 UTC (your time)📍 King Power Stadium, Leicester

Win Probability (1X2)

Leicester 33%Draw 35%Stevenage 32%

Best Value Pick

Correct Score: 1–1

Recommended Bets: Leicester vs Stevenage

Correct Score: 1–1
7/10
Over/Under 2.5: Under 2.5
6/10

Leicester vs Stevenage: Match Preview

Leicester and Stevenage come into this contest level on points and with strikingly similar records, both sitting mid-table after ten matches. Leicester have won their last two league games, scoring six without reply, but their home form is less convincing, with three losses in five at King Power Stadium. Stevenage, meanwhile, have alternated wins and losses recently but boast a solid away defensive record, conceding just five times on their travels.

The statistical matchup is finely balanced. Leicester's attack is more prolific at home (21.4 shots, 7.2 on target per game over the last five), but their defence is porous, allowing two goals per home match on average. Stevenage's away matches are typically lower scoring, with a disciplined back line and just 1.0 goal conceded per game across the season. Both teams have a 30% clean sheet rate and have failed to score only once in their last five, indicating reliability in finding the net but also vulnerability at the back. The over 2.5 goals rate is 60% for Leicester, 50% for Stevenage, suggesting a moderate goal environment.

Given the near-identical underlying rates and recent results, the model expects a closely contested draw with limited scoring. Leicester's attacking volume may be checked by Stevenage's compact away shape, while Stevenage's own attack is unlikely to overwhelm despite Leicester's home defensive issues. A 1-1 scoreline is the most probable outcome, with neither side likely to dominate for extended periods.

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Win Probability
Leicester 36% Draw 27% Stevenage 36%

Over 2.5 Goals

46%

BTTS: Yes

51%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 0-1 · 1-0

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Leicester vs Stevenage Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
33%
35%
32%
Leicester 33%Draw 35%Stevenage 32%
Both Teams to Score
54%
46%
Yes 54%No 46%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
48%
52%
Over 2.5 48%Under 2.5 52%
Corners (Over/Under 9.5)
76%
24%
Over 9.5 76%Under 9.5 24%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Leicester vs Stevenage that most previews miss.

  • 1Leicester's home matches average 3.2 total goals, but Stevenage's away games drop to 2.2, indicating a clash of pace.
  • 2Both teams have kept exactly 3 clean sheets in 10 league matches (30% rate), underlining the lack of a defensive standout.
  • 3Leicester have scored in every one of their last five, but have also conceded in four of those, pointing to BTTS value.

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The Case For This Leicester vs Stevenage Prediction

This fixture features two sides locked on 15 points from 10 matches, with Leicester holding a marginally higher attacking output but a notably leaky home defence. Stevenage have travelled well defensively, conceding just five in five away games, and their recent form (WLWWW in all competitions) suggests a robust, if unspectacular, approach on the road. Both teams have shown the capacity to score but neither has established dominance, as reflected in their identical league records and mid-table positions. Statistically, this match projects as a tight contest. Leicester's last five league games average 2.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded, but their home record is undermined by ten goals shipped in five matches. Stevenage, by contrast, concede just one per game on average this season and have failed to score only once in their last five. Both sides' shot volumes are healthy—Leicester 21.4 per game, Stevenage 15.2—but Stevenage's lower possession and shot counts away from home point to a more reactive style. The goal environment is moderate: Leicester's over 2.5 rate is 60%, Stevenage's is 50%, and both keep clean sheets at a 30% clip. Given the balanced underlying rates and the lack of a clear edge in either attack or defence, the model expects a low-scoring, competitive draw. The likeliest scenario is each side finding the net once, with neither able to sustain pressure long enough to force a decisive second goal. Set pieces and discipline are unlikely to swing the match, with both sides averaging under one card per game and corners totals hovering near league average.

Key Factors at a Glance

Attack

  • →Leicester average 21.4 shots per game over the last five, Stevenage 15.2.

Defence

  • →Leicester have conceded 10 goals in 5 home matches, Stevenage just 5 in 5 away.

Match Context

  • →Both teams have identical season records: 4 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses, 15 points.

🚩 Leicester vs Stevenage Corners Prediction

medium confidence
12.1expected total corners
Over 76%
Under 24%
Over 9.5Under 9.5

Our corners model projects roughly 6.7 corners for Leicester and 5.4 for Stevenage, for an expected total of 12.1. That makes the model lean Over 9.5 corners (76%). Over 8.5: 85% · Over 10.5: 66%.

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How Leicester and Stevenage Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Leicester vs Stevenage Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games. XI badge shows player is in the expected starting lineup.

LeicesterLeicesterlast 5 matches
Emil Riis JakobsenXI
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

A. Bristricsub/out
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

John LundstramXI
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

T. Watsonsub/out
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

Luke ThomasXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

William Thomas-AlvesXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

StevenageStevenagelast 5 matches
Michael MellonXI
4 goals in 5
80%

In exceptional form

W. Marcalsub/out
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

Josh MagennisXI
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Phoenix Pattersonsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

O. Sandersonsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

J. Houghtonsub/out
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Leicester have found attacking rhythm in recent weeks, netting six goals in their last two league outings, but their home record is undermined by defensive lapses with ten conceded in five. Stevenage are coming off a convincing 3-0 home win and have three victories in their last four, but away from home they tend to keep things tighter and have struggled to score freely.

Leicester vs Stevenage — Last 10 Matches

LeicesterLeicesterLast 10 results
W4-0
W2-1
L1-3
D1-1
W4-3
L0-4
W2-0
D0-0
L1-2
D1-1
W@ Bromley4-0
Wvs Doncaster2-1
Lvs Peterborough1-3
D@ Barnsley1-1
W@ Stockport County4-3
Lvs Oxford United0-4
Wvs Plymouth2-0
D@ Milton Keynes Dons0-0
Lvs Burton Albion1-2
D@ Notts County1-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.8 goals/game (last 5)
  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +High-volume attack — 21 shots/game
StevenageStevenageLast 10 results
W3-0
L0-2
W1-0
L0-1
W2-1
W5-1
D0-0
D2-2
L1-2
D1-1
Wvs Plymouth3-0
L@ Bradford0-2
Wvs Wigan1-0
L@ Leyton Orient0-1
Wvs Luton2-1
W@ Barnsley5-1
D@ Peterborough0-0
Dvs Doncaster2-2
Lvs Oxford United1-2
D@ Burton Albion1-1

Strengths

  • +4/5 wins in last 5 — excellent form
  • +Prolific attack — 2.4 goals/game (last 5)
  • +High-volume attack — 15 shots/game

What History Says: Leicester vs Stevenage

The only previous meeting between these sides came in the EFL Trophy earlier this month, with Stevenage edging a 2-1 win at home. With such limited H2H data, it's difficult to draw strong conclusions, but Stevenage have shown they can match Leicester over 90 minutes.

Leicester vs Stevenage Head-to-Head History

Last 1 meeting between these sides

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Leicester wins

0

Draws

1

Stevenage wins

0%0% draws100%
6 Oct 26Stevenage vs Leicester2-1

Things to Watch: Leicester vs Stevenage

  • ⚠️Bookmaker odds are unavailable, so no value edges can be calculated.
  • ⚠️Only one head-to-head meeting (EFL Trophy) provides limited historical context.
  • ⚠️Recent form samples are small; tactical changes or lineup rotations could shift the balance.

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Final Verdict

Leicester 1–1 Stevenage

The model projects a 1-1 draw as the likeliest result, driven by the symmetry in both teams' season records and Stevenage's strong away defensive numbers (just five conceded in five away). The biggest risk to this call is Leicester's high shot volume at home, which could convert to a second goal if Stevenage's defensive concentration lapses.

Leicester vs Stevenage: Common Questions

Who will win Leicester vs Stevenage?

The probabilities are nearly even: Leicester win 33%, draw 35%, Stevenage win 32%. Both teams have identical records and similar scoring/conceding rates, so a draw is the most likely outcome.

Will both teams score in Leicester vs Stevenage?

There's a 54% chance of both teams scoring, with Leicester scoring and conceding in four of their last five, and Stevenage failing to score only once in the same span.

Is under 2.5 goals a good bet in Leicester vs Stevenage?

Under 2.5 goals is slightly favoured at 52% probability, reflecting Stevenage's tight away games (2.2 goals per match) and both teams' 30% clean sheet rates.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Leicester vs Stevenage: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 24 October 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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