Two relegated sides in contrasting runs of form in the bottom half of the Championship table will do battle at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday, as Leicester welcome Southampton.
Following a five-game winless streak and a six-point deduction, the hosts only lead the drop zone on goal difference, while the visitors sit 14th following consecutive wins.
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Leicester vs Southampton prediction: Leicester to drop into bottom three?
Key stats
- Leicester City have earned just one point from their last five Championship matches.
- Only basement side Sheffield Wednesday have conceded more than the 47 Championship goals Leicester have allowed so far this season.
- Southampton's tally of 44 league goals scored this season is only topped by five sides in England's second tier.
Correct score prediction: Leicester 1-2 Southampton
Leicester look devoid of confidence and out of sorts in their drop towards the relegation zone, while Southampton appear back on track under Tonda Eckert. The hosts failed to bounce back last time out following the departure of manager Marti Cifuentes and we see them coming away empty-handed again.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Tight game anticipated
- HOME: 15/8 (2.88) – 34.8%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, bookmakers do not see much between the teams but give the visitors a slight edge with a 43.5% chance.
A draw can be backed at 28.6%, while Leicester are given a 34.8% chance to end their rut. Also, feel free to check out our Today’s betting tips page, as well as our Championship predictions & betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Southampton complete double?
Southampton win the reverse fixture 3-0 in November on home turf, ending a run of four straight H2H wins for Leicester.
Southampton fans will not remember a 2019 H2H Premier League meeting at St Mary's fondly, when Leicester dished out a 9-0 beating.
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Leicester preview: Fresh suspension as injuries persist
Leicester will be desperate to reverse their fortunes, having lost three consecutive games and faced a six-point deduction to sit just above the bottom three on goal difference.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid is suspended after his red card at the weekend, while Jannik Vestergaard, Harry Souttar, Aaron Ramsey and Jordan James remain sidelined by injuries.
Predicted lineup: Begovic (GK); Pereira, Lascelles, Nelson, Thomas; Aribo, Skipp; Fatawu, Mukasa, Mavididi & Ayew
Last five results:
- Birmingham 2-1 Leicester
- Leicester 0-2 Charlton
- Leicester 1-2 Oxford
- Wrexham 1-1 Leicester
- Coventry 2-1 Leicester
Southampton preview: Unchanged from Saturday?
Southampton may field the same starting XI from Saturday's 1-0 win over Watford, making it back-to-back victories and clean sheets, other than the likely absence of Flynn Downes who was forced off in the first half.
Jay Robinson, Mads Roerslev and Oriol Romeu are out of action through injury, while Samuel Edozie came off the bench for his first appearance of the season on Saturday and Cyle Larin scored on debut.
Predicted lineup: Peretz (GK); Bree, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Welington; Jander, Charles; Fellows, Azaz, Scienza & Stewart
Last five results:
- Southampton 1-0 Watford
- Stoke 0-2 Southampton
- Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton
- Southampton 1-0 Sheffield United
- Southampton 1-2 Hull
Player to watch: Finn Azaz
While Southampton's summer arrival Finn Azaz is arguably yet to show his class on a consistent enough basis for the Saints, their best runs of the season have undoubtedly coincided with the Ireland international hitting form, namely in their initial boost under Tonda Eckert.
Azaz will operate behind a lone striker centrally, having managed seven goals and four assists in 27 Championship appearances for the Saints, after notching up 12 and 11 respectively for Middlesbrough last season, and we expect his to play a pivotal role in their attacking play at the King Power Stadium.