Two of the promoted teams from the Championship last season will clash in the Premier League on Saturday, with both having the goal to retain their top-flight status in 2024-25.
Leicester have made a considerably better start to the campaign than their rivals and confidence should be high after winning for the first time this term against Bournemouth before the international break.
Southampton produced a much better display against Arsenal in their latest match. However, the result was the same, as the Saints suffered a sixth defeat in seven to remain rooted in the relegation places.
Odds
Southampton are favored in the betting to pick up a first win since their return to the Premier League. Leicester are priced up at +189, while the draw is the outside selection at +246.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Southampton | +141 |
| Draw | +246 |
| Leicester | +189 |
Leicester Eased to Wins Over Saints in Second-Tier Last Term
| Total | Southampton | Leicester | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 46 | 16 | 18 | 12 |
| Premier League Games | 32 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| Goals | 127 | 56 | 71 |
There was more misery in this fixture for the Saints last term, with Leicester netting nine goals in the two Championship matches between the sides.
Big wins for the Foxes aren’t uncommon against Southampton, with a 9-0 win still fresh in the memory from the 2018-19 season.
Southampton did the double over Leicester in the 2022-23 season, but they remain their only wins in the last nine meetings between the sides in all competitions.
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Southampton vs. Leicester Key Stats
- Southampton have scored a league-low of four goals in the Premier League this term.
- The Saints have conceded five of their eight goals this term at St Mary’s.
- Leicester’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth saw them keep their first Premier League clean sheet since October 2022.
Southampton Team News
Jack Stephens will be absent for the Saints this weekend, as he serves the second of his three-match suspension.
Will Smallbone is also sidelined with a hamstring issue, while Kamaldeen Sulemana is unlikely to return until November. Juan Larios is expected to return after a knee injury.
Possible Lineup
Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Kyle Walker-Peters, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Ryan Manning, Tyler Dibling, Joe Aribo, Flynn Downes, Mateus Fernandes, Adam Armstrong
Leicester Team News
Jamie Vardy will once again lead the line for Leicester. Patson Daka is out for the Foxes with an ankle injury, and he isn’t expected to return until November. Hamza Choudhury is also absent for the away team this weekend.
The same forward four that started in the win over Bournemouth are expected to keep their places.
Possible Lineup
Mads Hermansen (GK); James Justin, Wout Faes, Caleb Okoli, Victor Kristiansen, Wilfred Ndidi, Harry Winks, Facundo Buonanotte, Jordan Ayew, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy
Southampton vs. Leicester Prediction
Southampton have looked outclassed since returning to the Premier League, and many of their issues are being highlighted in home matches at St Mary’s.
Leicester boast an excellent record against the Saints, and finally gained a first win before the international break against the Cherries. Their Premier League experience could be key in gaining a second successive win on Saturday.
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