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Leicester v Peterborough Stats

Data last updated: Sun 11 Oct 2026, 16:51 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Leicester and Peterborough face off in a League One clash where both sides have shown modest scoring records this season. Leicester, positioned mid-table, have struggled to convert chances consistently, averaging 1.4 goals per game while conceding 1.6. Peterborough, near the relegation zone, have a more defensive approach with just 0.4 goals scored per match and 1.2 conceded. Recent form suggests a cautious encounter with both teams prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking risk, setting the stage for a low-scoring contest with tactical discipline likely to dominate.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Leicester averages 1.4 goals per game with a 40% Over 2.5 rate this season.
  • Peterborough scores only 0.4 goals per game and concedes 1.2, indicating defensive focus.
  • Both teams have a 40% BTTS rate, suggesting mixed attacking threat.
  • Recent form shows Leicester with 8 points and Peterborough with 2 points, reflecting contrasting momentum.
  • H2H average goals stand at 2.8 over five matches, supporting a lower scoring trend.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Under 2.5 Goals with a 60.8% chance, reflecting both teams' conservative scoring patterns and defensive tendencies. Leicester's moderate shot volume contrasts with Peterborough's limited offensive output, while both sides maintain relatively low BTTS rates. The pricing at 2.88 offers positive value given the implied chance is only 34.7%. This suggests a tactical, tight game with limited clear-cut chances, aligning with recent form and season-long defensive profiles. No data limitations affect in this prediction.

Model Probability47.3% model chance vs 32.3% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive
Leicester Scoring1.4 goals per game, 40% Over 2.5 rate
Positive
Peterborough Scoring0.4 goals per game, 20% Over 2.5 rate
Strong positive
BTTS RateBoth teams at 40% BTTS
Neutral
Implied Odds vs Model47.3% model chance vs 32.3% implied (+15 pts)
Strong positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Under 2.5 Goals is a sensible selection given Leicester's inconsistent attack and Peterborough's defensive posture. The data supports a cautious game with limited scoring opportunities, reflecting both teams' recent form and tactical setups. Expect a match where defensive organization limits clear chances, resulting in fewer goals.

Main risk

A slower tempo or weaker chance quality would make the goals market harder to justify at the current price.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · scoring and tactical balance

“This fixture's low scoring profile is underpinned by both teams' defensive focus and limited attacking threat, making Under 2.5 Goals a logical and data-backed choice.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Peterborough scores only 0.4 goals per game and concedes 1.2, indicating defensive focus.

Both teams have a 40% BTTS rate, suggesting mixed attacking threat.

Recent form shows Leicester with 8 points and Peterborough with 2 points, reflecting contrasting momentum.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • Over the last five meetings, the average goals tally is 2.8, slightly above the Under 2.5 threshold but close enough to suggest tight contests.
  • Both teams' recent Over 2.5 rates are low (40% and 20%), indicating a trend towards fewer goals.
  • The tempo and defensive organization in these matches typically limit scoring chances, favoring an Under 2.5 Goals outcome.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Leicester1.4
Avg goals scored
Peterborough0.4
Leicester1.6
Avg goals conceded
Peterborough1.2
Leicester40%
BTTS rate
Peterborough40%
Leicester40%
Over 2.5 goals
Peterborough20%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 47% vs implied 32% · edge +15 pts
3.1
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BTTS NoBetUK guide price · model 51%
2.62
Check odds @ 2.62
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.44
Check odds @ 1.44
Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 61%
1.1
Check odds @ 1.1
Over 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 43%
1.36
Check odds @ 1.36
Over 3.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 25%
1.83
Check odds @ 1.83
Both teams have modest scoring records, with Leicester averaging 1.4 goals and Peterborough only 0.4 per game. The BTTS rate of 40% for both sides indicates that while goals are not frequent, there is occasional scoring from either side. The average 2.8 goals in their last five meetings suggests a tendency towards tighter games, supporting an Under 2.5 Goals outcome.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionLeicester to WinBet365 guide price · Model 74% vs implied 65% · edge +9.2 pts
1.55
Check odds @ 1.55
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Leicester Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 78%
1.35
Check odds @ 1.35
Peterborough Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3.1
Check odds @ 3.1
Over 8.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · model 75%
1.22
Check odds @ 1.22
Peterborough to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
5
Check odds @ 5
DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4.33
Check odds @ 4.33
BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 53%
1.44
Check odds @ 1.44
The 47.3% for Under 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 32.3% implied by the current price (+15 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 40% for Leicester and 20% for Peterborough, so the goals angle is not just a price call.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Leicester

DWLWD
Last 52W 2D 1L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 3D 2L
19 Sep 2026A Barnsley1-1
12 Sep 2026A Stockport County4-3
05 Sep 2026H Oxford United0-4
01 Sep 2026H Plymouth2-0
29 Aug 2026A Milton Keynes Dons0-0

Peterborough

LLDLD
Last 50W 2D 3L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 2D 5L
26 Sep 2026A Stockport County0-1
19 Sep 2026H Doncaster0-2
12 Sep 2026A Milton Keynes Dons1-1
05 Sep 2026H Sheffield Wednesday1-2
01 Sep 2026H Stevenage0-0
Best odds for this sectionLeicester to WinBet365 guide price · Model 74% vs implied 65% · edge +9.2 pts
1.55
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 86%
1.17
Check odds @ 1.17
Leicester Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 78%
1.35
Check odds @ 1.35
Peterborough Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 42%
3.1
Check odds @ 3.1
Away / DrawBet365 guide price · model 45%
2.38
Check odds @ 2.38
Peterborough to WinBet365 guide price · model 23%
5
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DrawBet365 guide price · model 21%
4.33
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Leicester's recent form shows 8 points with a 40% Over 2.5 rate, indicating occasional scoring but generally controlled matches. Peterborough's 2 points and 20% Over 2.5 rate reflect struggles in attack and a defensive mindset. Both teams' recent matches have leaned towards fewer goals, reinforcing the likelihood of an Under 2.5 Goals outcome in this fixture.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

40%Leicester Over 2.5
20%Peterborough Over 2.5
2.8H2H avg goals
Over the last five meetings, the average goals tally is 2.8, slightly above the Under 2.5 threshold but close enough to suggest tight contests. Both teams' recent Over 2.5 rates are low (40% and 20%), indicating a trend towards fewer goals. The tempo and defensive organization in these matches typically limit scoring chances, favoring an Under 2.5 Goals outcome.

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