Tranmere v Leicester

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Early League Two strugglers, Tranmere Rovers, will take on Championship league leaders, Leicester City, in this EFL Cup 2nd round tie at Prenton Park with the hosts looking to claim another scalp in this domestic cup competition, while Leicester City will go in search of a sixth win on the trot in all competitions.

Tranmere Rovers sit just above the relegation zone in the early League Two standings as Rovers have managed to capture just the one win from their opening five league matches of this new campaign which came in the form of a 3-0 home win against Harrogate Town but the hosts have also succumbed to four defeats as well so far.

League Two losses to Barrow, MK Dons, Salford City and Notts County suggest the hosts may well have their work cut out if they're to produce another cup upset in this season's competition following their 1st round victory over League One side, Barnsley.

The bigger picture shows Tranmere Rovers have registered just three wins out of their last 13 matches in all competitions which also includes seven defeats as well, while six of Tranmere's last 10 games have also produced Over 2.5 goals.

After having had to endure the heartbreak of relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season, Leicester City have made an explosive start to this new domestic campaign with The Foxes coming out of the blocks in impressive fashion.

The east midlands club have won all four of their opening games in this season's Championship which has taken Enzo Maresca's side to the top of the second tier standings while The Foxes also registered a 2-0 win away from home at Burton Albion in the 1st round of the EFL Cup to set up this clash with their fourth tier hosts, Tranmere Rovers.

Victories in the Championship against Coventry City, Huddersfield Town, Cardiff City and Rotherham United have given Leicester City the perfect start and the visitors will be eager to extend their winning streak at Prenton Park on Tuesday night.

In addition, five of Leicester City's last nine away games have also resulted in Over 2.5 goals which suggests the goals market may be a good option to explore along with a win for the visitors to boost the odds.

Tranmere Rovers v Leicester City Verdict

Tranmere Rovers know they have nothing to lose here and with home advantage behind them at Prenton Park, Rovers might just fancy their chances of adding another higher placed team to their list in this cup competition.

Meanwhile, Leicester City have come out of the blocks in devastating fashion and the quality and depth of their squad should see The Foxes over the line here by perhaps a 2-1 scoreline.

Therefore, our main bet will be Leicester City win @ 1.60

Other side bets worth considering:

Leicester City win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.30

Correct score: Leicester City 2-1 @ 8.50