Leicester vs Northampton Town | Prediction | EFL Cup | 08/08

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08 Aug 2026 10:00

Leicester and Northampton Town face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 EFL Cup season. The game takes place at King Power Stadium (Filbert Way) on Saturday, 08/08/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Leicester City Football Club Limited vs Northampton Town Football Club Limited, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Leicester vs Northampton Town

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.83

1.83

Confidence

66%

Last updated: 04-08-2026

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Our prediction is: Leicester to win

Our big betting tip for this match is a Leicester home win. Leicester may not be in the best of form, but we believe they have the quality to pull off a big win against Northampton Town.

Moreover, home support has consistently given Leicester a big boost, and the crowd should be cheering and full of energy throughout this massive match.

Leicester City preview

Leicester comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 17 draws, and 19 losses.

Leicester's attack has scored 63 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.29.

The offence system of Leicester is led by Jordan James as the top scorer of the season. The welsh midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Issahaku Abdul Fatawu, who has contributed with 7 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 72 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.47.

Leicester's Latest Results

The Cobblers preview

On the other hand, Northampton Town comes into the match having played 0 games in the EFL Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 0 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 15 wins, 8 draws, and 32 losses.

Northampton Town's attack has scored 55 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the EFL Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offence system of Northampton Town is led by Tom Eaves as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 8 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Dean Campbell, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 84 goals conceded in 55 matches, resulting in an average of 1.53.

Northampton Town's Latest Results