Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Cup 2025-26 First Round

The Foxes emerged victorious when they last faced the Terriers.

Huddersfield Town are ready to host Leicester City in the first round fixture of the 2025-26 EFL Cup. It is going to be an interesting contest between these English clubs and will take place at the Accu Stadium.

Huddersfield Town have kicked off their 2025-26 season on a positive note. They have won both of their initial EFL League One games with good performances. The Terriers will be looking to continue their winning run here and put up a tough fight when they compete in the Carabao Cup next.

Leicester City were relegated from the English Premier League and have played a few pre-season games as well. Their performances in the club friendlies were decent enough.

The Foxes have started their English League Championship run on a positive note as they are coming in after taking down Sheffield Wednesday in their opening game of the new season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Huddersfield, England
• Stadium: Accu Stadium
• Date: Thursday, August 14
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Wednesday, August 13; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: David Webb
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Huddersfield Town: L-D-L-W-W

Leicester City: W-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Alfie May (Huddersfield Town)

The 32-year-old English striker will be leading the attacking lines for the Terriers. Alfie May converted an important spot kick in the English League One game against Leyton Orient. Even though he has only scored a single goal in two matches, Alfie May is going to be one of the main men in the final third for the hosts.

Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City)

Bilal El Khannouss secured the Player of the Match award after he provided two assists and was also the one who created the most chances in Leicester’s opening game of the 2025-26 EFL Championship. He will yet again play a crucial part for his side in controlling the midfield.

Match Facts

• Leicester City have not lost to Huddersfield Town in any of their last eight matches.
• Huddersfield Town have secured two clean sheets in their last two games.
• Neither of the last five meetings between these teams ended on level terms.

Huddersfield Town vs Leicester City: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leicester City to win @19/20 William Hill
• Jordan Ayew to score @9/1 Unibet
• Goals under 3.5 @9/20 10bet

Injury and Team News

Huddersfield Town are ready with all their players fit to be in action.

Leicester City will be without the services of Ricardo Pereira and Victor Kristiansen as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 14

Huddersfield Town won: 11

Leicester City won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Huddersfield Town predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goodman (GK); Sorenson, Whatmough, Low, Miller; Ledson, Kane; May, Wiles, Roosken; Taylor

Leicester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Stolarczyk (GK); Justin, Okoli, Vestergaard, Thomas; Skipp, Soumaré; Issahaku, El Khannouss, Mavididi; Ayew

Match Prediction

The upcoming game between these clubs is going to be a high-stakes game, and the losing team will be knocked out. Leicester City are likely to come out on top with a win against Huddersfield Town in the upcoming EFL Cup 2025-26 clash.

Prediction: Huddersfield Town 1-2 Leicester City

Telecast Details

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