Burton vs Leicester Prediction 18 July 2026
🔊 Leicester, freshly relegated from the Championship, kick off life under new manager Russell Martin. Burton Albion make for a fitting warm-up opponent - they'll be league rivals in League One next season. The friendly at Pirelli Stadium should be an interesting watch, even if there's not much riding on it.
Head-to-Head
📊 Since 2012, the two sides have met six times. Burton won two of those in normal time, and once more on penalties. Their last meeting, in 2023, ended in a 2-0 win for the Foxes.
Head-to-head statistics Burton - Leicester
Burton Albion Team Overview
Burton are getting ready for another League One season under their long-serving manager Gary Bowyer. The Brewers finish campaign after campaign near the bottom of the table, but the club seems fine with that. They kicked off pre-season with a goalless draw against Alfreton Town, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Their last defeat came back in March, against Blackpool (0-1). Right now they're working out their best shape and system, so a match against stronger opposition is a useful test. That includes the new arrivals - Burton have already brought in striker Matthew Dennis and centre-back Curtis Tilt from league rivals.
Match Results: Burton Albion
Leicester City Team Overview
The Foxes come into this match as clear favourites, but with plenty of question marks over the squad. The club is preparing for life in the Championship, and manager Russel Martin has a lot to sort out - who stays, who goes. Around ten players are set to leave when their contracts expire.
Leicester's pre-season got off to a decent start - a 2-1 win over League Two side Bristol Rovers. But the level goes up now. And from what's been reported, the match will be played in an experimental format: four 30-minute periods, to give as many players as possible some game time.
Match Results: Leicester City
Prediction: Match Result
Head-to-head:
- played - 4;
- home wins - 1, away wins - 3, draws - 0.
- Leicester have won 7 of their last 8 matches (Friendlies, clubs).
Prediction: Total
Head-to-head (average total):
- home team - 1.25, away team - 2.25;
- in head-to-head matches - 3.5;
- both teams scored: all time - 2 times; at the home team's ground - 1 time.
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 7 of Burton's last 8 home matches (Friendlies, clubs).
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 5 consecutive Burton matches (Friendlies, clubs).
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 8 of Leicester's last 9 away matches (Friendlies, clubs).
- Under 3.5 goals has landed in 6 of Leicester's last 7 matches (Friendlies, clubs).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The upcoming match between Leicester and Burton is more of a squad check than a results chase. The Foxes should win, but with the roster uncertainty and the experimental nature of the setup, don't expect a rout. Burton will get a decent chance to show what they've got. We're going with a 2-1 scoreline and backing a Leicester win.
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