Leicester vs Southampton: can Leicester win and pull away from the relegation zone?
On Tuesday, February 10, we are set for a clash between Leicester and Southampton in matchday 32 of the English Championship. The match will kick off at 20:45 CET, and I am offering a betting pick for this game.
Leicester vs Southampton: match facts and head-to-head
- Leicester are winless in five consecutive matches: four defeats and one draw.
- In their last five matches, Leicester have failed to keep a clean sheet.
- Southampton are unbeaten in four matches: three wins and one draw.
- Southampton have scored at least one goal in six consecutive matches.
- Away from home, Southampton are unbeaten in three matches.
- Leicester have lost their last two home games.
- Leicester have the second-worst defensive record in the league with 47 goals conceded.
- Only 6% of Southampton’s matches this season have ended in a scoreless defeat, while Leicester are not much higher at 12%.
- In the previous head-to-head meeting, Leicester beat Southampton 2–0.
Leicester vs Southampton: match preview
Last season, Leicester were competing in the English Premier League, but they were relegated and are now fighting a different kind of survival battle. The Foxes currently sit 21st in the table with 32 points after 31 matches. They are ahead of the team in 22nd place only on tiebreakers, meaning there is virtually no margin for error. Leicester have not won any of their last five matches, losing four of them, so they need to turn things around as quickly as possible if they want to remain in the Championship.
Southampton also played in the Premier League last season and currently sit higher in the table, battling for a place in the Championship top six. Overall, the standings are extremely tight, with just five points separating the teams from sixth to 15th place. As a result, every match and every point is crucial. The Saints trail sixth place by four points. Southampton are in decent form, going four matches unbeaten with three wins during that run. In the previous round, they defeated Watford 1–0 at home.
Probable line-ups
- Leicester: Stolarczyk; Pereira, Aluko, Nelson, Thomas; Winks, Page; Fatawu, Ayew, Mavididi; Daka
- Southampton: Peretz; Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Welington; Downes, Jander; Fellows, Azaz, Scienza; Stewart
Prediction
This is a very important match for both teams. Leicester are fighting for survival, while Southampton are pushing for a top-six finish. I suggest a bet on both teams to score in this game.
