Leicester vs Walsall Live Stream & Tips - Foxes to Show Quality in the EFL Trophy
Leicester are tipped to beat Walsall with over 2.5 goals in the match, highlighting Leicester's attacking quality and Walsall's defensive vulnerabilities. An additional selection is over 3.5 goals, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring contest. The main recommendation is Leicester & Over 2.5 Goals, with the Foxes' ability to score and Walsall's leaky defence cited as key factors. Both selections are staked, but the primary focus is on Leicester combining victory with at least three goals in the game.
- Leicester have improved recently and score goals
- Walsall have conceded 8 goals in their last 3
- The Foxes can seal a high-scoring EFL Trophy win
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Leicester vs Walsall Preview
Leicester are in decent form and score in most of their matches. The Foxes can show their strength against fourth-tier Walsall and notch a big EFL Trophy victory.
- Leicester vs Walsall Preview
- Key Stats - Foxes in Form
- H2H
- Leicester Eyeing Momentum
- Big Recent Defeats for Walsall
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Foxes in Form
- Leicester have won 4 of their last 6 games.
- Leicester have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 matches.
- Walsall have seen over 3.5 goals in 3 consecutive matches.
H2H
Leicester have a 14-3 advantage against Walsall, alongside four draws.
Leicester Eyeing Momentum
Russell Martin’s Leicester are second in EFL Trophy Group J. The Foxes thrashed Fulham U21 6-1 at home before a 2-1 loss at Stevenage.
Leicester are undefeated in five of their seven matches since the Stevenage defeat, winning four. They are on a three-match unbeaten run after beating Wigan 3-0 at home and drawing 2-2 against Stevenage.
The Midlands outfit secured a second win in three with a 4-2 FA Cup victory against non-league Oxford City. Louis Page, Emil Riis, Kamari Doyle and Tom Watson scored and Leicester had nine shots on target.
Big Recent Defeats for Walsall
Walsall started their EFL Trophy campaign with a heavy 6-1 home defeat against Stevenage. They hit back and beat Fulham U21 3-2.
The Saddlers are winless in three of their previous five in all competitions, including two defeats. Lee Grant’s team were thrashed 4-2 at home against Salford before defeating Colchester 3-1 away in League Two.
A 3-1 FA Cup defeat at Newport followed. Walsall led through Andrew Dallas’ early opener, faced five shots on target, and conceded three goals.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Leicester (3-4-2-1): Franco Ravizzoli; Warren O'Hora, Harry Souttar, Caleb Okoli; Tom Watson, Harry Howell, Will Smallbone, Luke Thomas; Sammy Braybrooke, Kamari Doyle; Admir Bristric
Defender Benjamin Nelson and goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk are ruled out with long-term injuries.
Jayden Joseph is unlikely to return for the Walsall game. Russell Martin issued a recent update on the defender’s injury recovery and said:
“He’s going to need a bit of time. We’re really hopeful he’ll be back in the squad for the Huddersfield game.”
Walsall (4-2-3-1): Jed Ward; Elicha Ahui, Declan Skura, Ryan Leak, James Furlong; Sven Sprangler, Charlie Crew; Lewis Simper, Andy Dallas, Courtney Clarke; Aaron Pressley
Walsall have no injuries or suspensions. Attacker Aaron Pressley has scored 10 goals in all competitions and is likely to start.
Verdict
Leicester have plenty of quality in their ranks and know how to score. Walsall are a leaky side and a Foxes win with over 2.5 goals is predicted.
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