Leicester City will be hoping the Carabao Cup continues to be a welcome distraction as they welcome Championship outfit Leeds United to the King Power stadium. Craig Shakespeare was shown the door following a string of poor results that has left the Foxes in the relegation zone and their win over Liverpool earlier in the season has been the only real high point this term. Leeds have fallen off the pace a little in the Championship table following 3 consecutive defeats and find themselves in 6th place.
EFL Carabao Cup – King Power Stadium – Vitality Stadium – Tuesday 24th October 2017 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 16/5 at Ladbrokes |
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Leicester City FC
Leeds UnitedLeicester City
The Foxes have struggled so far this term to generate any consistency. Their tricky fixture list and inability to put the game to bed has culminated in them lying in 18th place in the table – 2 points from safety. Their 2-0 win over Liverpool in the previous round was a result many thought would prove to be a catalyst in their season but they have failed to win since that game last month. Jamie Vardy has been the brightest spark in blue this season having scored 5 goals in the 8 games he’s featured in.
Leeds United
Thomas Christiansen’s Leeds started the season incredibly and were sitting pretty at the top of the table after 9 games. Their penalty shootout win over Burnley in the previous round following a thrilling 2-2 draw was met by euphoric scenes from their fans. Three subsequent defeats to Cardiff, Reading and local rivals Sheffield Wednesday have pegged the Whites back a little but they will be looking to pile the pressure on Leicester here. Kemar Roofe has notched 6 goals already for Leeds this term and he is averaging a goal every 150 minutes played.
Head to Head
Despite their Championship status, Leeds hold a 47:42 lead over Leicester in the head to head record with 33 draws also being shared between the two sides. Their last meeting came in the Championship in January 2014 as a late David Nugent strike secured all three points for Leicester in a 1-0 victory as they surged towards Championship promotion.
Odds and Predictions
Goals haven’t been a problem for either side this term – Leeds have scored 18 whilst Leicester have bagged 10.
Both teams to score – YES – looks good at a generous 4/5 with Bet 365.
Leicester have plenty of strikers to choose from and Shinji Okazaki will be pushing for a starting birth.
Shinji Okazaki to score anytime looks overpriced at 17/10 with Uni Bet.
Defending hasn’t been the order of the day for these clubs either this season – Leicester have conceded 13 whilst Leeds have let in 12.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a banker bet at 4/6 with Sky Bet.
Leicester will be reeling from their league performances and could enjoy the freedom of playing without worrying about their league position.
Leicester to be leading at half time and full time pays 13/10 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Leicester City 3 – 1 Leeds United – 12/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip
Leeds will fancy their chances of upsetting Leicester but the Foxes could turn on the style here and put them to the sword. Leicester City to win and both teams to score pays a healthy 11/5 with William Hill.