An interesting fixture is on the cards as Leicester City and Tranmere Rovers battle for a place in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday 27 August. View our free Leicester vs Tranmere predictions below.
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Leicester vs Tranmere predictions: Foxes to reign supreme
Key stats
- Leicester City are currently on a five-match winless run.
- However, while the Foxes play in the Premier League, Tranmere Rovers are a League Two side.
- Leicester City knocked Tranmere Rovers out of the EFL Cup at this stage last season.
- While Tranmere Rovers opened the scoring in five of their last seven matches, Leicester City conceded first in each of their last five games.
Correct score prediction: Leicester 2-1 Tranmere
Things have not gone swimmingly for Leicester City since they gained promotion to the Premier League at the end of last season. They have lost four of their last five matches, with no wins in that five-game stretch. However, considering the Foxes are up against a League Two outfit, they should be able to secure their first victory of the season.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Foxes are expected winners
- HOME:1/3 (1.33) – 75%
- DRAW:9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%
- AWAY:7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Although Tranmere Rovers have enjoyed some fine form in recent weeks, they will have their work cut out for them against a Leicester team playing three tiers above them in the English Football League.
Considering the difference in quality between these sides, it is no surprise that Leicester are the expected winners at 1/3 (1.33). Teams with these odds usually have a 75% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to mention that Leicester City did not keep any clean sheets in their last eight matches. For this reason, over 0.5 Tranmere goals has an appealing look at 7/10 (1.70). That one has a 58.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Tranmere Rovers avenge last season's defeat?
Leicester City defeated Tranmere Rovers in the last week of August last year, at this same stage of the EFL Cup. The last time the Foxes lost to Tranmere was in March 2009, when both teams played in League One.
England EFL Cup 29/08/23
Tranmere
Leicester
Leicester preview: Hoping to get back on track
As Leicester set their sights on their first win of the season, they will have to do without a few injured players like Luke Thomas (muscle), Jakub Stolarczyk (ankle), Patson Daka (ankle) & Conor Coady (muscle).
Predicted lineup: Hermansen (GK), Faes, Vestergaard, Justin, Kristiansen, Ndidi, Winks, Issahaku, Decordova-Reid, Buonanotte & Vardy.
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Nottm Forest
2
Leicester
2
England Premier League 03/05/25
W
Southampton
0
Leicester
2
England Premier League 26/04/25
L
Wolverhampton
3
Leicester
0
England Premier League 20/04/25
L
Liverpool
1
Leicester
0
England Premier League 12/04/25
D
Brighton
2
Leicester
2
Tranmere preview: Eyeing a Third Round spot
Tranmere Rovers will not be able to call upon the services of Luke Norris, as the former Brentford forward is still recovering from an injury he picked up just over a week ago.
Predicted lineup: McGee (GK), Norman, Davies, Walker, Turnbull, Jennings, O'Connor, Hendry, Patrick, Saunders & Davison.
England League 2 03/05/25
W
Newport County
1
Tranmere
4
England League 2 26/04/25
W
Crewe
0
Tranmere
2
England League 2 21/04/25
D
Barrow
0
Tranmere
0
England League 2 18/04/25
L
Doncaster
3
Tranmere
0
England League 2 12/04/25
D
Accrington Stanley
3
Tranmere
3
Player to watch: Jamie Vardy
Jamie Vardy was Leicester's top scorer as the Foxes won the Championship last season. Despite his best efforts however, Leicester are still in the hunt for their first win of this campaign. Interestingly, Vardy was on the scoresheet when these teams met last season, so he will fancy his chances of finding the back of the net.