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Walsall vs Leicester: EFL Cup Match Prediction
Since the start of the season, Walsall has not lost a single home match, but they haven't faced any Premier League opponents yet. On September 24, the team from the fourth tier of English football will compete against Leicester City in the 1/16 finals of the League Cup. Should we expect an upset today, and what specific bets should you consider? Our expert provides the answer in his game preview.
Command Analysis
Walsall
EnglandCurrent Form
Walsall competes in League 2 and has reached the League Cup Round of 16 for only the second time in 22 years. The team is performing well in the league, sitting third after seven matches. In the League Cup, they have successfully advanced through two rounds, defeating Exeter City in a penalty shootout and edging past Huddersfield 3-2. Notably, coach Matt Sadler's squad has been quite strong at home, remaining unbeaten in all official matches this season.
Injuries and Suspensions
There are no injured or suspended players.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last five home matches, Walsall has won in the second half.
- The team is on a six-match unbeaten streak.
Projected Lineup: Hornby; Okagbue, Williams, Brown; Barrett, Maher, Stirk, Lakin, Gordon; Lowe, Adoma.
Leicester City
EnglandCurrent Form
Leicester has made their return to the Premier League, and as expected, the team is facing challenges at the start of the season. However, after five matches, the Foxes have managed to secure three points, placing them in 15th, just above the relegation zone. They are still seeking their first victory, having drawn three times. In their last two fixtures, Steve Cooper's squad drew with Crystal Palace (2-2) and Everton (1-1). Leicester has a respectable history in the League Cup, having won the trophy in 1997 and 2000. In the previous round, the Foxes thrashed Tranmere Rovers 4-0 on home soil.
Injuries and Suspensions
All key players are fit and ready to contribute to the team today.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In five of the last seven away matches, Leicester has suffered defeats
- In the last three matches, both teams have scored against Leicester
Projected Lineup: Ward; Ricardo Pereira, Faes, Okoli, Thomas; Skipp, Winks, Ndidi; Buonannotte, Edouard, Ayew.
Trends
Bet «Walsall» to score in the second half
In their last three matches, «Walsall» has scored goals in the second 45-minute period
2.14Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
This bet has won in the last four matches of «Leicester»
1.60Bet Exact score 1:2
In the last two losses, «Walsall» faced defeat by the smallest margin
8.10Tip and bets
We don't anticipate Leicester securing a commanding victory today. The Foxes lack solid squad depth and will clearly need to rotate players. Moreover, Walsall has not lost at home this season, and they are set to give their all against a Premier League side, bolstered by the support of their local fans. This match is a significant event for both the team and their supporters. We believe the hosts will not lose by more than one goal.
Our prediction is a Walsall victory with an Asian handicap (+1.5) at odds of 1.80
Total Bet
Leicester frequently experiences defensive lapses, having managed to keep a clean sheet in only one of their six official matches at the start of the season. We believe they will find scoring opportunities today. Given the difference in class, it is unlikely that the Foxes will finish without finding the back of the net.
The second bet is for both teams to score at odds of 1.84
Corner Bet
Walsall has not shown impressive results regarding corners, failing to win this stat in four of their last five matches. It seems unlikely they will improve this record against a Premier League opponent.
Prediction - Leicester to win the corner count with a handicap of (-1.5) at odds of 1.60
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