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Carabao Cup · 2nd RoundIpswich Town vs Leicester City – Best bets of the match
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Ipswich Town begin their Carabao Cup campaign buoyed by a 2-1 Premier League victory over Sunderland, where Gary O'Neil handed starts to seven summer signings. That result demonstrated genuine squad depth at Portman Road, and the manager is expected to rotate for this second-round tie without sacrificing quality. Julio Enciso, the standout performer against Sunderland, was substituted with cramp but should be available for selection after returning to training.
Leicester City arrive at Portman Road in difficult form under Russell Martin. Now competing in League One following relegation, the Foxes suffered a 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion, a result Martin took full responsibility for. Oliver Skipp's straight red card in that match means he is suspended, with Hamza Choudhury or Sammy Braybrooke likely stepping into midfield. Leicester's attacking output has been a concern; they managed just 0.48 non-penalty xG in their first-round win over Northampton.
Ipswich's home win at 1.81 stands as the primary selection here. O'Neil's side generated 1.39 non-penalty xG against Sunderland, a figure that dwarfs Leicester's paltry 0.48 npxG in their cup opener versus Northampton. Even with expected rotation, Ipswich's squad depth looks considerable after fielding seven new signings on the opening weekend.
Leicester arrive without Oliver Skipp, suspended after his red card in the Burton defeat. Russell Martin must reshuffle his midfield, likely turning to Hamza Choudhury or Sammy Braybrooke. That Burton loss exposed real fragility; converting 77% possession into minimal attacking output suggests structural issues Martin has yet to resolve.
The two-division gap between these sides is telling. Ipswich possess Premier League quality across the pitch, and Portman Road should provide a hostile atmosphere for returning former favourites Wes Burns and Conor Chaplin. Backing the home win alongside under 2.5 goals at 2.16 offers a reasonable angle, given Leicester's blunt attacking numbers. Odds and markets subject to change.
Trends to Know about Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
- Ipswich generated 1.39 non-penalty xG recently
- Leicester managed only 0.48 npxG attacking
- Skipp suspension weakens Leicester's midfield options
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Lineups: Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
Ipswich Town
Starters
- 1 Christian Walton
- 2 Darnell Furlong
- 3 Dara O'Shea
- 4 Cédric Kipré
- 5 Abdoul Ouattara
- 6 Cameron Humphreys
- 7 Chiedozie Ogbene
- 8 Sindre Walle Egeli
- 9 Anis Mehmeti
- 10 Chuba Akpom
Absent
- Ashley Young (injury)
- Sammie Szmodics (injury)
- Kasey McAteer (injury)
- Florentino Luis (Calf injury, missed Sunderland game and will miss Leicester. Hoping to be back for Manchester United match.)
- Azor Matusiwa (Muscle injury picked up on August 10, recovering but will miss the Leicester game.)
- Jack Taylor (Sidelined all summer after undergoing surgery in May.)
Leicester City
Starters
- 1 Alex McCarthy
- 2 Femi Aluko
- 3 Caleb Okoli
- 4 Harry Souttar
- 5 Luke Thomas
- 6 Hamza Choudhury
- 7 Wes Burns
- 8 Sammy Braybrooke
- 9 Liam Cullen
- 10 Tom Watson
- 11 Bobby De Cordova-Reid
Absent
- Harry Winks (suspended)
- Ben Nelson (injury)
- Oliver Skipp (Serving a three-match suspension after a straight red card for serious foul play against Burton Albion.)
Low confidence
Both lineups carry a speculative tag, drawn from a single source cluster, so treat the tactical picture as provisional. That said, a 4-2-3-1 versus 4-1-4-1 shape is the working frame here, with Gary O'Neil leaning on rotational options and Chuba Akpom leading the Ipswich line.
Leicester's Russell Martin appears to be recycling much of the side that came through in round one, with Bobby De Cordova-Reid anchoring the away attack. Given the speculative nature of both sets of selections, the confirmed teamsheets closer to kick-off will be the real guide.
Ipswich Town vs Leicester City: Head-to-Head
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How to Watch Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Match?
What time is Ipswich Town vs Leicester City?
Kickoff at Portman Road is scheduled for 19:45 local time on Tuesday, 25 August 2026.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Leicester City being played?
This Carabao Cup second-round tie takes place at Portman Road Stadium, home of Ipswich Town.
How Can I Watch Ipswich Town vs Leicester City on TV and Live Stream?
This match is available to watch on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.