Ipswich vs Leicester Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest Carabao Cup Odds - Tuesday, August 25th
Premier League Ipswich host League One Leicester in the League Cup second round at Portman Road on Tuesday 25th August at 19:45 BST. The top-flight hosts aim to assert their superiority over a visiting side enduring a nightmare start in the third tier of English football.
OC Staff - August 25, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadIpswich vs Leicester: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Premier League Ipswich host League One Leicester in the League Cup second round at Portman Road on Tuesday, August 25th at 2:45 PM ET The top-flight hosts aim to assert their superiority over a visiting side enduring a nightmare start in the third tier of English football.
Ipswich vs Leicester Recent Results
The Tractor Boys enter this tie in high spirits after winning their Premier League opener 2-1 against Sunderland. The hosts have won five of their last six matches across all competitions, with their only defeat coming in a friendly against Oxford.
Conversely, the visitors are struggling following their shock relegation. They suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Burton Albion in their last outing, meaning they have won just two of their last six matches. While they edged past Northampton 1-0 in the previous round of this competition, their league campaign has yielded just one point.
Ipswich vs Leicester Head to Head
The last meeting between these teams ended in a 1-1 Championship draw at Portman Road in March 2026. Historically, the visitors have dominated, remaining undefeated in their last eight matches against the home side in all competitions.
Over their last six meetings, the Foxes have won two and drawn four, meaning the hosts are searching for a rare victory against their rivals.
Ipswich vs Leicester Odds
Ipswich vs Leicester Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
- Time: 2:45 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Paramount+
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Ipswich vs Leicester Probable Lineups
Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Walton; Davis, Greaves, Kipré, Furlong; Lukic, Núñez; Egeli, McAteer, Clarke; Akpom
Leicester (4-1-4-1): Stolarczyk; McFarlane, Souttar, Okoli, Aluko; Choudhury; Watson, Page, Braybrooke, Howell; DeCordova-Reid
With rotation expected, this match will be won in midfield. The away side boast a high average possession of 77.23% and a 93.13% pass accuracy in their statistics, but the absence of suspended midfielder Oliver Skipp will hurt them. Ipswich's Premier League quality, led by Jack Clarke and Chuba Akpom, should easily exploit Leicester's defensive transitions.
Ipswich vs Leicester Team News
Ipswich are missing Julio Enciso through injury, while Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor remain doubtful. Summer signing Florentino Luis is also unlikely to feature. For Leicester, Oliver Skipp is suspended, Ben Nelson is a long-term absentee, and both Conor Chaplin and Joseph are doubtful. However, Hamza Choudhury, Tom Watson, and Bobby DeCordova-Reid are expected to start.
Ipswich vs Leicester Match Facts
- Ipswich have drawn their last 3 home matches against Leicester in all competitions.
- Ipswich have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Leicester in all competitions.
- Leicester are undefeated in their last 8 matches against Ipswich in all competitions.
Prediction: Ipswich 2-0 Leicester
Gary O'Neil's side should secure a comfortable 2-0 victory. Despite Leicester's historical dominance in this fixture and their possession-heavy style, their current League One struggles and defensive frailties make an upset highly unlikely. The Premier League hosts have the quality to break down the visitors and control the game.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
While the hosts are strong favourites, cup rotation often slows the tempo. Five of the last six head-to-head meetings have seen under 2.5 goals, making a low-scoring home win the most sensible betting angle.
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