Leicester vs Walsall prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
EFL Trophy England
On November 10, 2026, Leicester and Walsall will meet in the third round of the English Football League Trophy. Both sides have only one objective here: to win.
Leicester vs Walsall team news and expert analysis
The club from King Power Stadium sensationally became champions of the country ten years ago. However, after dropping into the Championship in 2025, they were relegated from there as well. They have failed to impress even in League One, losing almost as often as they win. That said, in their most recent matches they beat Wigan and drew with Stevenage. In the cup, they defeated Oxford City 4-2.
The team from Bescot were a mid-table League Two side, finishing 13th with 65 points. They have suffered very few defeats this season — their first setback, against Salford, came at the end of October — and they still have a chance to challenge for a playoff place. However, they lost 1-3 to Newport in the cup.
Both teams began the tournament in identical fashion. Each lost to the group leaders, Stevenage. At the same time, both managed to beat Fulham U21.
Previous matches: Leicester vs Walsall
The sides have met six times in official matches. Leicester have won four of those encounters, with the other two ending in draws. And after a 0-0 cup draw in 2024, they comfortably prevailed in the penalty shootout.
The hosts are regarded as clear favorites. However, their opponents have weapons of their own. Our pick is for the final total to be "over 3.0 goals" (odds – 1.67).
Leicester vs Walsall: key statistics and trends
- Leicester have won four of their last six matches
- Leicester City score an average of 1.69 goals and concede 1.46 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 62% of Leicester's matches, while the average total goals per game is 3.15
- Walsall have lost just three times this season
- Walsall score an average of 1.62 goals and concede 0.92 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 54% of Walsall's matches, while the average total goals per game is 2.54
Leicester vs Walsall: possible starting lineups
Leicester play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): McCarthy — Okoli, Souttar, O'Hora, Thomas — Lundstram — Page, Doyle, Braybrooke, Alves — Rea
Walsall play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ward — Hancock, Connolly, Leak, Scarr — Moore, Sprangler — Smith, Sodje, Clarke — Pressley
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