EFL League One

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Leicester

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Doncaster Rovers

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Leicester vs Doncaster Rovers Prediction & Stats | EFL League One | 17/10

The encounter between Leicester and Doncaster Rovers is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

This EFL League One fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Leicester and Doncaster Rovers to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Leicester

Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Leicester's last 5 matches

Doncaster Rovers

Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Doncaster Rovers's last 5 matches
Won 3 of their last 5 matches

Draw: 11/4

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Leicester Preview

Leicester has completed 8 fixtures in the EFL League One, securing 2 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.13 points per game. In the EFL League One, the team has scored 10 goals (1.25 per game) and conceded 14 (1.75 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Leicester has played 61 matches, scoring 82 goals (1.34 per match) and conceding 92 (1.51 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Leicester

Goals Scored: 82

Goals Conceded: 92

Average Goals Scored: 1.34

Average Goals Conceded: 1.51

Wins: 17

Goal Difference: -10

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Leicester 1 - 3 Peterborough United	L
06/10	Stevenage 2 - 1 Leicester	L
22/09	Leicester 6 - 1 Fulham U21	W
19/09	Barnsley 1 - 1 Leicester	D
12/09	Stockport County 3 - 4 Leicester	W

Leicester to win the match: 5/6

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £18.33

Doncaster Rovers Preview

Across 8 EFL League One matches, Doncaster Rovers has posted 2 victories, 3 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 1.13 points per fixture. In those games they scored 9 (1.13 per match) and conceded 9 (1.13 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Doncaster Rovers has earned 29 wins from 71 matches across all competitions, scoring 92 goals (1.3 per match) and conceding 99 (1.39 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Doncaster Rovers

Goals Scored: 92

Goals Conceded: 99

Average Goals Scored: 1.3

Average Goals Conceded: 1.39

Wins: 29

Goal Difference: -7

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Doncaster Rovers 1 - 0 Burton Albion	W
06/10	Doncaster Rovers 1 - 0 Liverpool U21	W
19/09	Peterborough United 0 - 2 Doncaster Rovers	W
12/09	AFC Wimbledon 1 - 0 Doncaster Rovers	L
08/09	Doncaster Rovers 1 - 3 Huddersfield Town	L

Doncaster Rovers to win the match: 13/5

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £36.00

Statistical Insights for Leicester vs Doncaster Rovers

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Leicester vs Doncaster Rovers fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Leicester

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L W D W	1.4
Home	L W L W L	1.2
Away	L D W D L	1

Doncaster Rovers

England - EFL League One

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W W L L	1.8
Home	W W L L D	1.4
Away	W L D L D	1

Favourite

Home Win

5/6

54.35%

Draw

11/4

27.03%

Away Win

11/4

26.67%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Leicester

last 5 matches

Doncaster Rovers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Leicester scored +160% more goals than Doncaster Rovers in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Doncaster Rovers goals scored count, last 5 matches

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Fulham U21

Barnsley

Stockport County

Burton Albion

Liverpool U21

Peterborough United

AFC Wimbledon

Huddersfield Town

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Leicester

last 5 matches

Doncaster Rovers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Leicester conceded +150% more goals than Doncaster Rovers in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Doncaster Rovers goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Fulham U21

Barnsley

Stockport County

Burton Albion

Liverpool U21

Peterborough United

AFC Wimbledon

Huddersfield Town

Key metrics

Corners

Leicester

last 5 matches

Doncaster Rovers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Leicester received +86% more corners than Doncaster Rovers in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Doncaster Rovers corners count, last 5 matches

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Fulham U21

Barnsley

Stockport County

Burton Albion

Liverpool U21

Peterborough United

AFC Wimbledon

Huddersfield Town

Key metrics

Cards

Leicester

last 5 matches

Doncaster Rovers

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Doncaster Rovers received +80% more cards than Leicester in the last 5 matches.

Leicester and Doncaster Rovers cards count, last 5 matches

Peterborough United

Stevenage

Fulham U21

Barnsley

Stockport County

Burton Albion

Liverpool U21

Peterborough United

AFC Wimbledon

Huddersfield Town

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:01 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 07:21

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.