FA Cup replays are on the agenda for the first time in 2018 as League 1 Fleetwood Town travel to Premier League Leicester City in search of one of the greatest FA Cup shocks of all time. The Cod Army managed to restrict the Foxes to a 0-0 draw at home last time out – earning them a replay at one of the top stadiums in the country and more importantly, a hefty pay day.
English FA Cup – Leicester City v Fleetwood Town – King Power Stadium – Tuesday 16th January 2018 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 19/4 at Coral |
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Leicester City FC
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The Foxes have felt the weight of the festive period in recent times and were in the midst of a 5-match run without a win until they thumped Huddersfield on New Year’s Day. With no European commitments this season, Claude Puel will see the FA Cup as a chance for some silverware, now that Premier League safety looks relatively assured. Jamie Vardy joined Leicester from Fleetwood and has developed into one of the Premier League’s top strikers – how he would love to add to his goal tally of 10 goals so far this season, against his former club.
Fleetwood Town
Uwe Rosler spoke of his delight at gaining a replay against the 2015/16 Premier League Champions and the German is forging a real name for himself as a manager in English football. The Cod Army currently sit 13th in League One, with 33 points from their opening 26 games and this FA Cup run will have been a welcome distraction from the weekly grind of league football. Devante Cole is following in his father’s footsteps at Fleetwood and his 12 goals so far this season have seen Championship clubs take note of his potential.
Head to Head
The FA Cup 3rd round match on the 6th January 2018 was the first ever meeting between these two sides and it ended in a 0-0 draw.
Leicester City v Fleetwood Town – Betting Odds and Predictions
The first match was a cagey affair and Fleetwood will look to keep things tight for as long as possible.
Both teams to score – NO – is a banker bet at 4/7 with Coral.
With question marks of Jamie Vardy’s fitness, Islam Slimani could well be asked to lead the line for Leicester.
Islam Slimani to score anytime looks good value at 21/20 with Unibet.
Leicester found Fleetwood tough to break down at Highbury and could be looking to nick it by the odd goal.
Under 2.5 goals in the game is a super bet at 6/5 with Betfred.
Despite being two divisions below Leicester, Fleetwood looked comfortable against the Foxes and could frustrate them for at least a half.
The match to be a draw at half time and Leicester to be winning at full time is excellent value at 10/3 with BetVictor.
Score Prediction
Leicester City 2 – 0 Fleetwood Town – 5/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Leicester City v Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood have done incredibly well to get this far but Leicester are a strong team and should just have enough, with home support behind them. Leicester City to win the match and keep a clean sheet is a strong bet at 3/4 with William Hill.