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Ipswich Town vs Leicester City Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/08/2026
Carabao Cup · 2nd RoundIpswich Town vs Leicester City – Best bets of the match
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Ipswich Town opened their 2026/27 Premier League campaign in encouraging fashion, beating Sunderland 2-1 at Portman Road on the opening weekend. Kieran McKenna's side have spent heavily this summer, with over £150m invested in new talent including club record arrivals Emersonn and Julio Enciso. Abdul Fatawu, formerly on loan at Leicester, adds further intrigue to this fixture. The Tractor Boys will fancy their chances of building momentum in this early-season cup tie.
Leicester City, now operating two divisions below in League One, face a steep challenge on their return to Portman Road. Russell Martin's squad features former Ipswich favourites Wes Burns and Conor Chaplin, whose homecoming adds a compelling subplot. Chaplin has only recently returned to training, while defender Ben Nelson remains a long-term absentee with an ACL injury. The Foxes won their own season opener, though the gulf in resources between these two sides is considerable.
The two-division gap between these sides is the decisive factor behind our home win pick at 2.20. Ipswich are a Premier League outfit who have invested over £150m this summer, adding club record signings Emersonn and Julio Enciso to an already strengthened squad. Leicester City, now operating in League One, simply lack the resources and squad depth to compete on level terms at Portman Road.
Ipswich's opening day victory over Sunderland demonstrated that Kieran McKenna's side carry genuine momentum into this fixture. Abdul Fatawu, now settled at Portman Road after his move from Leicester, could prove a thorn against his former employers. Russell Martin's visitors also face defensive concerns with Ben Nelson ruled out long-term through an ACL injury.
Despite a poor recent head-to-head record of no wins in five meetings, those encounters came when both clubs occupied the same division. Circumstances have shifted dramatically. We also favour over 2.5 goals at 1.60, given Ipswich's attacking firepower against a side from two tiers below. The hosts should create enough to cover that threshold comfortably. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Ipswich Town vs Leicester City
- Two-division gap favours Premier League hosts
- Ipswich winless in last five meetings
- Leicester missing Nelson to long-term injury
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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 set for 19:45 BST on Monday 25 August 2026.
Where is Ipswich Town vs Leicester City being played?
This match will be played at Portman Road Stadium, the home ground of Ipswich Town.
How Can I Watch Ipswich Town vs Leicester City on TV and Live Stream?
This Carabao Cup tie will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.