Leicester vs Northampton Prediction 8 August 2026
🔊 Leicester are continuing their fall through the English football pyramid. Following relegation from the Premier League, the club didn't last long in the Championship either, finishing 23rd. Northampton, meanwhile, ended the League One season bottom of the table and are now dropping into League 2. Both clubs are going through difficult times, and this cup match will serve as a test for them ahead of the new season.
Head-to-Head
📊 In the history of these two teams there have been just two friendly matches. In 2023 Leicester won 1-0, and this summer they won again, 3-0.
Head-to-head statistics Leicester - Northampton
Leicester City Team Overview
Leicester looked quite convincing in pre-season: three wins, a draw and a defeat. It is worth noting that both slip-ups came in the last two matches - a draw with Malaga (3:3) and a defeat to Genoa (0:1). The club are managed by Gary Rowett, who is tasked with taking them back to the Championship. Focusing on the League Cup is unlikely to be a priority, as the main objective is promotion from League One. There is a good chance Leicester will field a mixed squad to preserve energy for the league. This could affect cohesion, but even in a less-than-optimal lineup the Foxes are still the favourites.
Match Results: Leicester City
Northampton Team Overview
Northampton were taken over in the summer by 41-year-old Chris Hogt, for whom this is his first experience working with a senior team. Previously he coached youth squads at Ipswich and Newcastle. Pre-season went well: two wins and a draw in the last three matches. In the winning games the team scored at least three goals. For Northampton, the upcoming League 2 season will matter more than a cup match. But given that Leicester will most likely give their reserves a chance, the visitors may try to catch some luck on the counter-attack. However, the gap in class between the two sides is too large.
Match Results: Northampton
Prediction on the over/under
- Leicester City have conceded in 19 of last 20 home games.
Prediction on corners
- Leicester City have taken over 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Leicester are going through a difficult period and have dropped to League One, but the squad's quality is still higher than Northampton's, who play in League Two. Although Northampton looked decent in terms of results in their pre-season matches, the level of opposition should be taken into account. Leicester played against solid clubs from Spain and Italy, which gave the team more serious preparation. That kind of pre-season should help the Foxes get up to speed faster and look more confident in the opening matches of the season. Even allowing for possible rotation, Leicester look the stronger side. The bet is Leicester to win with a handicap (-1.5). Predicted score - 3:1.
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Betting Tips: Leicester City - Northampton
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