* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Northampton and Wycombe Wanderers go head to head in the Round 1 of EFL Cup. The game will take place on Tuesday 9th August. Read our match preview for more details, including our best picks for the game.
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Northampton vs Wycombe Wanderers: Free Betting Tips
After nearly four years, Northampton and Wycombe Wanderers lock horns again in the EFL Cup. There teams have met 14 times, with the last three being in the EFL Cup. Notably, Wycombe defeated Northampton in those EFL meetings, with one victory coming in penalty shootout. We expect this game to end with the following possible outcomes:
Wycombe to open the score
Wycombe defeated Northampton in the last 3 encounters, all of which were EFL Cup fixtures. And despite getting relegated from the Championship last season, they will be no match for the hosts in this EFL Round 1, 2022. Moreover, they boast the most wins of 5W against 3W for Northampton in previous 14 duels. We expect the visitors who now play in League One to open the lead in this fixture against League Two side, Northampton.
Draw full-time
There were more draws than wins for either side in the past encounters. Six draws have been recorded in this matchup, a result we expect in this EFL fixture as well. Two of the previous draws were in League Cup trophy and EFL Cup fixtures. The visitors kicked off the season with a win but lost 3-0 on the road while Northampton has not lost after 1W and 1D in the first two games of the new League Two season. We predict a possible draw in this duel because the hosts, despite being our least favourites, will fight to make 2 wins from 2 home games.
Northampton vs Wycombe Wanderers Betting Odds and Current Team Form
See how these teams have fared in recent games and also place a bet on the highest odds for EFL Cup match from the bookies featured in the tables below.
Last Five - Northampton
28/01/23
England League 2 England
Barrow
Northampton
0
2
W
14/01/23
England League 2 England
Stockport
Northampton
2
0
L
07/01/23
England League 2 England
Salford City
Northampton
2
1
L
02/01/23
England League 2 England
Leyton Orient
Northampton
0
1
W
29/12/22
England League 2 England
Swindon
Northampton
2
1
L
Last Five - Wycombe
24/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Oxford Utd
Wycombe
0
2
W
14/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Sheff Wed
Wycombe
1
0
L
01/01/23
England League 1 League 1
Peterborough
Wycombe
0
3
W
29/12/22
England League 1 League 1
Plymouth
Wycombe
1
0
L
26/12/22
England League 1 League 1
Bristol Rovers
Wycombe
1
2
W
Northampton vs Wycombe Wanderers EFL Cup Fixture Preview
Six draws in previous duels between Northampton and Wycombe are signs of a tough match ahead. The hosts will be keen to make it two wins from two home games in the new season. However, as the weaker team in past meetings, Northampton faces one challenge ahead of the EFL Cup clash. The hosts have defensive concerns after leaking three goals in the first two games this season; two in the first game and a goal conceded in the second. Moreover, Northampton is without clean sheet in the last five games, which includes their three pre-season games. It is on the premise of their defensive problems that Wycombe is our favourite to open the lead in this game.
The visitors kicked of the season with a massive 3 points from a 3-0 win against Burton. However, they lost with a similar scoreline in the second game away from home, which highlights a problem we have seen in their last four away games. Wycombe lost all their last four away games, scoring only once and leaking 10 goals in all of them. So, while the visitors win in the last two trips to Northampton, they are equally in danger of conceding a goal in this game.
FAQs- Northampton vs Wycombe Wanderers
Which team will be the host in this EFL Cup fixture?
Northampton to host Wycombe Wanderers at PTS Academy Stadium
What time will this game begin?
The kick off time is 21:45 GMT+3
What is the performance of the respective head coaches ahead of the clash?
Northampton head coach, Jon Brady, averages 1.46 points in 76 games. On the other hand, Wycombe head coach, Gareth Ainsworth, averages 1.45 points in 469 matches.
