Leicester v Huddersfield: Foxes to be clinical in victory

 

Christian Crowther offers a few tips for Tuesday's televised FA Cup fourth round replay between Leicester and Huddersfield...

 

Leicester v Huddersfield, Tuesday 19:30, ESPN, Match Odds: Leicester 1.42, Huddersfield 9.2, The Draw 4.8

 

Given that Leicester are currently entangled among a quartet of clubs in the race for the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship, an FA Cup replay is the kind of fixture Nigel Pearson's side could do without.

 

A shock loss to bottom club Peterborough on Saturday was not ideal preparation for this game either, though in theory the Foxes should still have too much quality for their struggling opponents.

 

Much may depend on whether or not Pearson rings in the changes for this match as he looks to prioritise their promotion push. Similarly though, the growing fear of relegation could be enough to see the 18th-placed Terriers opt for a weakened line-up as they make the trip down to the midlands.

 

Where Huddersfield have been more resilient at home of late - following up the FA Cup draw against Leicester with a league victory over Crystal Palace and a draw against leaders Cardiff - their dismal away form has continually plagued them, with five losses in their last seven and 18 conceded.

 

With this in mind, the visitors' best chance of securing passage to the fifth round probably evaporated at the John Smith's Stadium in the original tie. This is mainly because Leicester are immensely strong at the King Power Stadium, winning six of their last eight fixtures in front of their fans.

 

Let us not forget that the Foxes put six past Tuesday's visitors as recently as New Year's Day, the second time that they have scored six at home this season, which completed an emphatic league double over the Terriers after a 2-0 victory in Yorkshire.

 

Leicester Win to Nil

 

A key component in Huddersfield's struggles of late has been their inability to find the net. The Terriers' goal in the original tie against the Foxes was one of only two goals that they have mustered in their last five outings in all competitions and they have been beaten to nil in their last two away games.

 

Under 2.5 goals

 

Although Leicester put six past these opponents at the beginning of January, their own goal-scoring flair has deserted them somewhat of late. The Foxes have only scored once in three out of their last four games, with the other fixture returning just two in their favour. It seems likely the odd goal will decide this one.

 

Best Bet: Back Leicester to win to nil @ 2.5

Other Recommended Bet: Back under 2.5 goals @ 2.06

 

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