Southampton vs Leicester City Prediction and Odds Date 26

The bottom of the table is getting increasingly congested, with the performances of each club being relatively even and similar, separated by just a few points that will make the difference at the end of the day. This is the reality facing these two clubs, both desperate to pick up as many points as possible to avoid the relegation places. The Southampton vs Leicester City prediction brings you all the odds and statistics that you will need to place a winning bet on this match.

Southampton vs Leicester City Odds and Statistics

Southampton vs Leicester City Betting Tips EPL

Southampton

The games keep coming, but Southampton seems unable to even begin to compete. Eleven of seventeen games played have been defeats, meaning 33 points have been dropped out of a possible total of 51. A disaster, although if you look closely, some of the clubs close behind them are not telling a better story, which is the only thing that is keeping them alive. In the Southampton vs Leicester City clash, they will be desperate to repeat their last result.

Leicester City

Leicester City had the same number of defeats in eighteen games as their opponents, but they had more wins, and that kept them slightly higher up the table. But their return after the World Cup break brought three consecutive defeats, which weighed on them. In Southampton vs Leicester City, they cannot underestimate their opponents as they caused them problems in their last match.

Southampton vs Leicester City Preview Games and History

The most recent match between Southampton and Leicester City was played on August 20, 2022. The game, played at the King Power Stadium, would unravel in the second half when the home side took the lead with a late goal. But their rivals would soon turn the tables, coming back in less than twenty minutes to take the three points that would bring them back into the competition.

Southampton was far behind in terms of ball possession, with 38% of the possession. However, they were far more effective than their opponents when they had it. For their part, the locals would handle the ball 62% of the game, putting together a good game which, in the end, would not be enough for them.

The visitors also had a low passing accuracy of 71%, while the Foxes had a passing accuracy of 81%. The Saints, on the other hand, had 3 shots on goal, two of which found the back of the net, while Leicester City had one shot on goal that found the back of the net.

The first goal was scored in the 54th minute of the match by midfielder James Maddison to give the Foxes a temporary victory. The momentum would be short-lived, however, as a pass from Bella-Kotchap to Che Adams would level the match at 1-1 in the 68th minute. The final touch would come in the 84th minute when Ward-Prowse provided the assist for Che Adams to score his brace and win this vital game for Southampton.

Upcoming games Premier League Matchday 27

On day #27 of the Premier League, Leicester City faces off in Leicester City vs Chelsea, while Southampton plays Manchester United vs Southampton, which will see the Saints facing a strong opponent from whom it will be challenging to snatch a point.

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Prediction for Southampton vs Leicester City

The last five games between these teams took place between April 2021 and August 2022, one in the FA Cup and the others in the Premier League. The Saints have managed just one win, which we outlined in this prediction. Aside from this, there have been two wins for the Foxes and two draws.

The season has not been kind to either club, and both are looking pretty even.

The prediction for Southampton vs Leicester City is a 1-1 draw.

Odds Analysis and Previous Match History