Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City Predictions

Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City predictions for this EFL Cup. Huddersfield Town meet Leicester City in Wednesday’s EFL Cup first round, both seeking to build on weekend wins and secure progression in the knockout competition. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

 EFL Cup | Aug 13 2025 at 7:45 pm UK at  John Smith’s Stadium

Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City Predictions

Can the Terriers Bite Back Against the Foxes in the Cup?

• Huddersfield have scored five goals without reply in their first two league games, signalling confidence but against lesser opposition than Leicester.
• Leicester have won five of their last six meetings with Huddersfield, netting 16 goals in that run, including a 4-1 win in January 2024.
• Injuries to key Leicester defenders could give Huddersfield chances, but the Foxes’ attacking depth should ensure plenty of goalmouth action at both ends.

Best Bet for Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City

Huddersfield Town will be hoping that home comforts and a strong start to their League One campaign can give them an edge when they welcome Leicester City to the John Smith’s Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup. Both sides arrive on the back of weekend victories, but this meeting brings very different pressures. For the Terriers, it’s a chance to make a statement against a Championship heavyweight; for Leicester, it’s about showing their squad depth can deliver even when rotated.

Lee Grant’s side couldn’t have asked for a better league start – two wins from two, five goals scored, none conceded. They’ve brushed past Leyton Orient and Reading with a calmness rarely seen in early-season Huddersfield sides, and the momentum is undeniable. But standing in their way is a Leicester team that, despite the turmoil of recent years, still possesses the quality to outgun most second-tier rivals.

Marti Cifuentes’ Foxes opened their league campaign with a comeback win over Sheffield Wednesday, but it wasn’t exactly a display of dominance. With promotion firmly on their mind, this midweek trip is a balancing act between keeping key players fresh and avoiding a morale-sapping exit.

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Best Bet for This Match: Leicester City to Win and Over 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You, we keep it simple – one game, one prediction, carefully chosen from all the options available. We believe this not only avoids confusion but also keeps us fully accountable for our calls. For this clash, our pick is Leicester to win and over 2.5 goals.

Huddersfield’s recent form has been sharp, but it has come against opposition of a lower calibre than Leicester’s current level. While the Terriers have been organised and disciplined, their backline hasn’t yet been tested by the kind of pace and movement the Foxes can bring, even with a rotated XI. Patson Daka, who is likely to get more minutes here, thrives when given space to run, and the creative support from El Khannouss and McAteer could open up Huddersfield’s defensive shape.

Leicester’s defensive situation – with Kristiansen, Pereira, and De Cordova-Reid out – suggests the hosts could still get on the scoresheet, especially with Alfie May in lively early-season form. But the visitors’ greater attacking depth should tilt the contest in their favour over 90 minutes.

Marti Cifuentes may not throw out a full-strength side, but even the probable inclusions like Winks and Soumare in midfield are enough to dictate possession and feed their attacking players. Huddersfield will be competitive, but if the game opens up, Leicester’s ability to punish mistakes should decide it.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington put it:

“Huddersfield’s energy and confidence are clear, but Leicester’s extra gear in the final third is what wins cup ties like this – especially when both teams fancy a go.”

A 3-1 away win feels about right – enough for Leicester to show their class, but with Huddersfield getting their moment too.

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