Blackpool
- Blackpool FC have lost their two most recent matches, going down 2-4 at home to League One 2026/2027 newcomers Plymouth before a 2-3 defeat away to Wigan in the EFL Trophy.
- Blackpool have won one of their four home games in the league, drawing two and losing one, and have conceded seven goals in that time.
- Ian Evatt's men have adopted a more flexible shape with a front three that can overlap and overload either wide area while Martin has pushed the Foxes into a more progressive system with a high line and a constant pressing team.
Leicester City
- Leicester City seem to have their feet firmly planted in the mud on their travels in League One 2026/2027, having yet to lose in four away games, winning once and drawing on three occasions.
- This is a matchup of two similar blueprints, with both Blackpool boss Ian Evatt and Leicester City boss Russell Martin preferring to play a possession first game, with high lines and plenty of pressing from their players.
Key Players
- Jerry Yates has been the outlet for Blackpool in the final third, the youngster has two goals from five appearances in League One 2026/2027 so far, but Leicester's Emil Riis Jakobsen looks to be the sharper weapon for the away side with two goals from three games so far.
- Louis Page has added plenty of zip to Leicester City's play, creating from the middle of the field and leading their assist count with three in six games.
Betting Insights
- The odds make Leicester the slight favourites in this one at 2.2, with Blackpool at 2.8 and the draw at 3.7.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.5 looks a touch short for what should be an open, attacking game and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.42 looks more appealing.
- Leicester are scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.25 on average away from home in League One 2026/2027, so they usually get into the game, but they don't usually run away with them.
Prediction
- Foxes are the favourites, but the draw seems likely.
- Evatt's pressing traps should keep this tight and feisty, even if Leicester look the likelier winner.