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BetGenius backs Ipswich or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Ipswich host Leicester at Portman Road in this EFL Cup Round of 64 tie, with the home side entering the contest in exceptional form. Ipswich have recorded five consecutive victories in their recent fixtures, including a 2-1 win over Sunderland and a 4-2 victory against Union Berlin. Despite missing A. Matusiwa and J. Taylor through injury, their attacking momentum has remained consistent across recent outings.
Leicester arrive having experienced mixed results across their recent schedule, registering one win, two draws, and two defeats in their last five matches. Following a 1-2 loss to Burton Albion and a 1-1 draw with Notts County, the visitors will look to lean on their solid head-to-head record against Ipswich, where they have avoided defeat in nine of their last ten encounters.
Recent head-to-head meetings between these sides at Ipswich have consistently ended in parity, with the last three clashes at this venue finishing in 1-1 draws. Given Ipswich's strong momentum and Leicester's resilience in this matchup, a closely contested cup fixture is expected.
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Combined scoring rate: 2.8 goals per game (Ipswich at home plus Leicester away).
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Leicester have won 5 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.7 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Ipswich enter on a five-match winning streak, scoring at least once in every recent fixture. While Leicester have a strong historical record in this matchup, their recent form shows only one win in five matches. Given that three consecutive meetings at Portman Road have ended in 1-1 draws, backing Ipswich in the double chance market provides a well-hedged position suited for a tight cup encounter.
Published August 23, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
