- Leicester are unbeaten in their 4 League One 2026/2027 away games (W1, D3).
- Blackpool are winless in their last 2 home games (D1, L1).
- Blackpool are on a 2-match losing run, 2-4 at home to Plymouth in League One and 2-3 away to Wigan in the EFL Trophy.
Blackpool’s open play may suit Leicester
Blackpool have not been in the best of form under Ian Evatt, who was appointed manager on 21 October 2025. The Seasiders are 15th in League One 2026/2027 with eight points from seven games. They are on a 2-match losing streak, 2-4 at home to Plymouth in League One 2026/2027 and 2-3 away to Wigan in the EFL Trophy.
Leicester are one place and one point better off in 14th position with nine points from the same number of games. Leicester are unbeaten in their last two games after a 1-1 draw away to Barnsley in the league and a 6-1 home victory against Fulham U21 in the EFL Trophy.
The Foxes are undefeated in four away games in League One 2026/2027 (W1, D3), so this has all the makings of a tight, competitive contest at Bloomfield Road, England.
Similar blueprints with similar outcomes
Evatt's appointment at Blackpool has seen a shift towards a possession-first, front-foot game, with the team pressing collectively and showing an ability to change shape to overload wide areas. But the Seasiders are still conceding too many goals, particularly at home where they have won just 1, drawn 2 and lost 1 of 4 fixtures, with 7 goals conceded.
Russell Martin, appointed at Leicester on 1 July 2026, has taken his team in a similar direction to Evatt at Blackpool - but with more success. The Foxes have a very good away record in this league, conceding just 1.25 goals per game and scoring 1.50 on average.
Martin has them playing a high-possession, progressive system, with a high line and plenty of pressing, but they tend to get into a bit of a scramble and then keep punching in these away matches.
Ris Jak and Louis Page have been in form
Emil Riis Jakobsen is Leicester's sharpest edge in attack with 2 goals in just 3 League One 2026/2027 appearances, while Louis Page, who contributes 3 assists in 6 games.
Jerry Yates is Blackpool's main goal outlet, scoring 2 in 5 League One 2026/2027 matches.
Leicester should win this contest, but the odds make them a slight favourite at 6/5, with Blackpool 9/5 and the draw at 27/10. Leicester's away record is superior to Blackpool's home form, so the result probably favours the visitors, but the contrasting styles and the nature of these teams' games means this shouldn't be a stroll for the away side.
The best value is Over 2.5 goals at 1/2 for what should be a fairly open, attacking contest, with Both Teams to Score - Yes at 21/50 also looking live.
