Leicester vs Southampton prediction and betting tips on April 23, 2024
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In the rescheduled match of the 38th round of the English Championship, Leicester will face Southampton at their home ground. This fixture is set for Tuesday, April 23rd, with a kick-off time of 9:00 PM Central European Time. Experts at Dailysports have provided their forecast for this encounter.
Leicester
The Foxes stand as the solitary leaders in the current season of the Championship. Presently, Leicester has accumulated 91 points from 43 matches. Their lead over the closest pursuer is not substantial - just two points. Moreover, it's worth noting that the gap from the third position is also not very convincing - four points. Thus, the battle for direct promotion to the Premier League will be highly intriguing, as none of the three teams has yet guaranteed anything. Leicester is gradually finding their form, with two losses and three victories in their last five matches. In the previous round, they narrowly defeated West Bromwich 2-1.
Southampton
The Saints are also contenders for promotion to the Premier League. The team currently sits in fourth place in the league table, with 84 points from 43 matches. It's certain that Southampton has secured fourth place, as they hold an eight-point lead over fifth place with one game in hand. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that they trail third place by three points and second place by five points. Thus, with three rounds remaining, Southampton still has a chance for direct promotion to the higher division. Regarding their recent form, the Saints have shown decent results in their last five matches: three victories, one draw, and one defeat.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the first leg of the current Championship season, Leicester defeated Southampton convincingly with a score of 4-1.
- Leicester has conceded in seven consecutive matches, but they have scored in 13 consecutive home matches.
- None of Leicester's last seven home matches has ended in a draw.
Leicester vs Southampton Prediction
Leicester has only recently begun to rediscover their form. They have managed to reclaim the top spot and are the primary contenders for direct promotion to the Premier League. Southampton has also been performing well in recent matches, consistently earning points. However, I believe Leicester is better prepared for this match and will be the favorite. My wager is on a Leicester victory with odds of 2.08.
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