Leicester City will once again be required to overcome lower league opposition as they travel to Peterborough United in the 4th round of the FA Cup. The Foxes dispatched of Fleetwood Town in round 3 but needed a replay to do so meaning Claude Puel is likely to be very aware of the threats Peterborough could well pose.
English FA Cup – Peterborough United vs Leicester City – London Road, Anfield – Saturday 27th January 2018 – 12:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 29/10 at Unibet |
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Peterborough United
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Posh find themselves in play-off in contention in League One thanks to a solid first half of the season and sit 8th in the table. Their FA Cup run is sure to provide a welcome distraction from the rigours of league life and they will be looking to follow up their impressive 3-1 win over Aston Villa in round 3. Jack Marriott has drawn the attention of bigger clubs with his impressive performances this season and he has scored a staggering 23 goals for Posh already this term.
Leicester City
Claude Puel has steadied the ship at the King Power and the Foxes currently sit in 7th place in the Premier League with 34 points from 24 games and they look to have European football on their minds. They are unbeaten in 2018 and have mirrored their league form in the FA cup so far and they eventually dispatched of Fleetwood Town in round 3. Jamie Vardy continues to top the scoring charts for the Foxes with 11 goals this term in all competitions.
Head to Head
Despite their lower league position, Peterborough hold a slender 7:6 advantage in the head to head showdown between the sides whilst another 4 matches between the teams have ended as draws. The sides last met in the Championship back in 2013 – a game that Peterborough came from behind to win 2-1 at London Road.
Peterborough United v Leicester City – Betting Odds and Predictions
Posh have banged the goals in this season and will fancy their chances of scoring against their prestigious opponents.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a banker bet at 8/11 with Betway.
Leicester have been in great nick and will fancy their chances but Peterborough are sure to have a good go.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a great bet at 4/6 with PaddyPower.
Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice against Fleetwood Town in round 4 and could be entrusted to lead the line here for Leicester.
Kelechi Iheanacho to score anytime is unbelievable value at 10/11 with Unibet.
Leicester will play a rotated squad against Peterborough but should have more than enough quality.
Leicester City to win the match looks a sure fire winner at 11/18 with Ladbrokes.
Score Prediction
Peterborough United 1 – 3 Leicester City – 11/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Peterborough United v Leicester City
This will be a huge occasion for Peterborough but Leicester are a very good side and should put them away in an entertaining game. Leicester City to win the match and over 2.5 goals to be scored in the game looks a fantastic bet at 9/4 with Coral.