Leicester vs Northampton Prediction, H2H & Stats
England: League Cup
· Round of 128 Head to head
Last 2 meetings
3 - 0
Northampton
0 - 1
Leicester
Top scorers
League Cup
H. Leonard
Peterborough
4goals
R. Cleary
Barnsley
3goals
T. Barry
Everton
3goals
V. Castellanos
West Ham
3goals
C. Evans
Fleetwood Town
3goals
D. Welbeck
Chelsea
3goals
R. Christie
Bournemouth
3goals
Y. Salech
Cardiff
3goals
J. Bowen
West Ham
2goals
J. Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace
2goals
Recent form
1 - 3
Peterborough
L
2 - 1
Leicester
L
6 - 1
Fulham U21
W
1 - 1
Leicester
D
3 - 4
Leicester
W
0 - 4
Oxford United
L
2 - 0
Plymouth
W
0 - 0
Leicester
D
3 - 1
Leicester
L
1 - 2
Burton Albion
L
1 - 1
Northampton
D
2 - 1
Northampton
L
0 - 1
Rotherham
L
2 - 0
Northampton
L
1 - 0
Newport County
W
1 - 1
Crawley Town
D
1 - 1
Northampton
D
1 - 0
Northampton
L
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Leicester · 1.1 Northampton
Goal lines
Team comparison
Leicester vs Northampton: preview and prediction
Leicester host Northampton in the England League Cup (Round of 128) on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at King Power Stadium, Leicester.
Leicester have been inconsistent, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (W-D-W-L-L). Northampton are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (W-L-L-L-D).
In the last 2 meetings, Leicester won 2, Northampton won 0 and 0 ended level. These games average 2 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% and over 2.5 goals in 50%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Leicester and 1.1 for Northampton. It gives Leicester the edge (44% home win, 27% draw, 30% away win), 46% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Under 3.5 at odds of 1.65.
Leicester vs Northampton FAQs
What is the best prediction for Leicester vs Northampton?
Our top tip is Over/Under 3.5: Under 3.5 (1.65 odds).
Who will win Leicester vs Northampton?
Leicester are favourites: our model gives Leicester 44%, the draw 27% and Northampton 30%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 50% chance in our model, and it happened in 0% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Leicester vs Northampton?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 8th August 2026 at 15:00 at King Power Stadium, Leicester.
Who is the referee?
O. Yates is in charge of this game.