Leicester continued their challenge for the Champions League places with a win over Crystal Palace last time out and on Friday they make the trip to Southampton, a team they have already beaten twice this season in league and cup. The Saints aren't yet safe from relegation but do currently sit 9pts clear of third from bottom Fulham and a win against Leicester would take Southampton onto 39pts for the season.
Read on for our full match preview and prediction for Southampton vs Leicester in the Premier League.
Today's Best Bets for Southampton vs Leicester
All of our tips contain no bias and have been researched using the latest stats and figures available at the time of publication.
- Prediction one: Full-Time Result – Leicester to Win @ 23/20
- Prediction two: Total Goals – Over 2.5 Goals @ 7/10
- Prediction three: Anytime Goalscorer – Kelechi Iheanacho to Score @ 5/4
All odds are subject to change but the prices shown are correct on the date of publication. Please check with your bookmakers before placing any bets.
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Leicester to Win
Leicester beat Southampton at the King Power Stadium earlier in the season and then knocked the Saints out of the FA Cup at the semi-final stage just a couple of weeks ago. Southampton have lost four of their last six matches in all competitions, while Leicester have won four of their last six outings.
Over 2.5 Goals
Four of the last seven meetings between these two clubs have produced over 2.5 goals, which includes that astonishing 9-0 win Leicester record at St. Mary's last season. Five of Southampton's and four of Leicester's last six fixtures have also produced over 2.5 goals, so you can see why we're backing goals on Friday night.
Kelechi Iheanacho to Score
Iheanacho has scored 10-goals in the Premier League this season, his best return in the top flight of English football. The Nigerian striker has also scored 4-goals in the FA Cup and 3-goals in the Europa League for the Foxes this season, scoring the winning goal against Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final just a couple of weeks ago.
Southampton vs Leicester: Key Stats and Markets
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30/04/21 EPL |
Southampton
Southampton
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1 - 1 |
 Leicester
Leicester
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18/04/21 FA Cup |
Leicester
Leicester
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1 - 0 |
Southampton
Southampton
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16/01/21 EPL |
Leicester
Leicester
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2 - 0 |
Southampton
Southampton
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11/01/20 EPL |
Leicester
Leicester
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1 - 2 |
Southampton
Southampton
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25/10/19 EPL |
Southampton
Southampton
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0 - 9 |
Leicester
Leicester
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Southampton |
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31/07/21 ECF |
Swansea
Swansea
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1 - 3 |
Southampton
Southampton
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27/07/21 ECF |
Cardiff
Cardiff
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0 - 4 |
Southampton
Southampton
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23/05/21 EPL |
West Ham
West Ham
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3 - 0 |
Southampton
Southampton
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18/05/21 EPL |
Southampton
Southampton
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0 - 2 |
 Leeds
Leeds
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15/05/21 EPL |
Southampton
Southampton
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3 - 1 |
 Fulham
Fulham
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Leicester |
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31/07/21 ECF |
 QPR
QPR
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3 - 3 |
Leicester
Leicester
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28/07/21 ECF |
 Wycombe
Wycombe
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1 - 0 |
Leicester
Leicester
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24/07/21 ECF |
 Burton Albion
Burton Albion
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0 - 0 |
Leicester
Leicester
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23/05/21 EPL |
Leicester
Leicester
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2 - 4 |
 Tottenham
Tottenham
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18/05/21 EPL |
 Chelsea
Chelsea
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2 - 1 |
Leicester
Leicester
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Leicester looking for their third win of the season against Southampton
Southampton lost last time out away at Tottenham 2-1, making it three defeats on the run in all competitions. Goalscoring has been a bit of an issue for the Saints at times this season. Danny Ings has scored 10-goals in the league so far but is some way off his total of 22-goals achieved last season. Che Adams and James Ward-Prowse have both chipped in with 7 league goals apiece, but none of the trio have managed to score against Leicester this season as the Foxes have kept two clean sheets against the Saints in 2021.
The Foxes are in polar opposite form to their hosts, winning each of their last three games in league and cup, claiming a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace on Monday night. Leicester are flying on all cylinders this season having made it through to the FA Cup final and remaining well in the hunt for a top-four finish. Friday's guests carry more of a goal threat than their hosts this season and have been performing better on the road than in their own backyard, so you can see just why we have backed an away win for the Foxes this Friday.
Your Questions for Southampton vs Leicester
- Where can I watch this game in the UK? – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Premier League / Sky Sports Ultra HD
- What was the score when these sides last met? – Leicester 1-0 Southampton, FA Cup, 18/4/21
- What league position are both teams in? – Southampton sit 15th and Leicester occupy 3rd spot in the Premier League table
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick