The fight to avoid relegation continues in the England League Cup when Ipswich Town welcome Leicester City to Portman Road on 25 August 2026. Kickoff is at , with both clubs aware of the importance of this match encounter as the season approaches its decisive phase.
Ipswich Town prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Leicester City tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Ipswich Town are struggling badly and finding it hard to turn things around. If this trend continues, their position may come under threat.
Similarly, Leicester City are struggling badly and picking up very few positive results. It will be important for them to respond quickly in upcoming fixtures.
Leicester City show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Ipswich Town have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
In contrast, Leicester City continue to show resilience at the back. The back line has been performing reliably.
A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Leicester City.
Ipswich Town are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Although both have recorded similar outcomes, Leicester City's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Leicester City's away games are significantly higher-scoring than at home.
Ipswich Town have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Likewise, Leicester City show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
There is little difference in Leicester City's scoring output across venues.
