Stockport County vs Leicester

Stockport County will approach this game with the belief of a side that can beat anyone, after taking 9 points from a possible 15 in their last 5. With 16 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (1.6 per game).

For Leicester, the picture is quite different. Leicester arrive at this fixture searching for answers after a difficult run, having picked up 4 points from their last 5 games. They have scored with difficulty averaging 0.8 goals per game, while conceding 1.8. Worryingly for Leicester, they have drawn blanks in 2 of their last 5 matches, a return that will need to improve against organised opposition. The recent head-to-head between Stockport County and Leicester has been a competitive affair, with wins and draws traded in fairly equal measure. 1 recent meetings have produced 0 goals in total, underlining that this tie tends to be a tight, cagey contest.

With both teams averaging over 3.2 goals per game recently, this fixture has the hallmarks of an open, entertaining contest. The attacking quality on both sides suggests we could see goals at both ends. Stockport County will sense an opportunity to stamp their authority on this game early, knowing that an early goal could force Leicester to take risks they would rather avoid.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (26%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-1 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. All eyes turn to the League One when this one gets under way.