Leicester vs Northampton Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Leicester vs Northampton Predictions
Northampton +2 on the Asian Handicap looks like a value wager. A two-goal safety net at -137 means a payout if the underdogs win, draw or lose by one goal against Leicester. Stakes are returned if they lose by exactly two.
Read on for our full Leicester vs Northampton betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Leicester vs Northampton Preview
League One team Leicester host League Two club Northampton at King Power Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Leicester City were relegated from the Championship after finishing second from bottom with 46 points from 46 matches. They signed off the season with a 1-0 away victory over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The East Midlands side enjoyed 50% possession and registered nine shots on target, with Stephy Mavididi scoring the winner in the 78th minute.
Northampton Town were relegated from League One after finishing bottom of the table with just 35 points from 46 matches. The Cobblers ended the season with a 3-2 home defeat to Plymouth Argyle at Sixfields Stadium.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Leicester |
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 |  Northampton |
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3:6 | 6 |
Confirmed Lineups
Leicester confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Jakub Stolarczyk (GK), Jayden Joseph, Harry Souttar, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Oliver Skipp, Will Alves, Sammy Braybrooke, Liam Cullen, Stephy Mavididi, Bobby Reid.
Northampton confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Zachary Jeacock (GK), Janoi Donacien, Elliott Moore, John Guthrie, James Maxwell, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Jack Perkins, Tyrese Fornah, Elliott List, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans, Harvey Saunders.
Main Match Prediction
There’s a compelling case for betting Northampton +2 on the Asian Handicap. A bright display is anticipated when it comes to this EFL Cup showdown and a price of -137 is appealing.
The best bookies are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Northampton
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +550 and it involves Leicester winning 2-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Corners Prediction
The past zero home games involving Leicester have had an average of 0 corners. The corners tally could be lower than the line implies and that leads us to a wager at a price of +102.
Leicester
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Northampton on the Asian Handicap at +2, both teams to score accompanied by under 10.5 corners to be awarded.
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Leicester vs Northampton Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
According to the betting odds, Leicester City are major -357 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 78% chance of winning this EFL Cup clash. If you’re interested in wagering Northampton Town, you can get +700 for the underdog.
Leicester and Northampton can be backed at -143 and +600 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +180.
If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. When it comes to Both Teams to Score wagering, you’re able to land -120 for the BTTS Yes pick and the same applies to the BTTS No outcome.
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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Leicester Stats
Northampton Stats
- 1 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 1 matches.
- 0 wins have been recorded in the previous 0 home matches.
- 1 defeats have been inflicted in the previous 1 matches.
- 0 wins have been recorded in the previous 0 away matches.
- An average of 4.00 goals scored and 5.00 conceded in the previous 1 matches
- An average of 0 goals scored and 0 conceded in the previous 0 home matches
- An average of 9.00 goals per game in the previous 1 matches
- An average of 0 goals per game in the previous 0 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 1 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 0 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 1 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 0 home matches
- An average of 0.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 1 matches
- An average of 0 goals scored and 0 conceded in the previous 0 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals per game in the previous 1 matches
- An average of 0 goals per game in the previous 0 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 1 matches
- BTTS Yes in 0 of the previous 0 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 1 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 0 of the previous 0 away matches
Leicester vs Northampton Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Leicester vs Northampton team news before wagering. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup and all current injury news.
Leicester Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Northampton Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Leicester Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Northampton Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Leicester Substitutes
- 7Wes Burns
- 17Hamza Choudhury
- 23Tom Watson
- 25Louis Page
- 26Woyo Coulibaly
- 32Olabade Aluko
- 50Tommy Neale
- 60Riley Carr
- 61Stevie Bausor
Northampton Substitutes
- 7Sam Hoskins
- 8Lee Evans
- 9Matthew Warhurst
- 16Joe Wormleighton
- 34Ross Fitzsimons
- 35Max Dyche
- 42Bobby Ashton
- 43Mateo Moon-Arnaez
Previous Leicester Lineups
Previous Northampton Lineups
Leicester Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Russell Martin
Northampton Player Stats & Squad
League One Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 2 | Walsall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 7 | York City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Crewe | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Salford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Swindon | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Oldham | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 19 | Newport | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 20 | Exeter | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swindon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 10 | Cheltenham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 12 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 13 | Exeter | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 21 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
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