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The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Leicester City take on Southampton in an important encounter at St. Mary's Stadium on Saturday. Both teams have been in poor form this season and will need to win this game.
Southampton vs Leicester City Preview
Leicester City are in 15th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best this season. The Foxes edged Bournemouth to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Southampton, on the other hand, are in 19th place in the league table and have struggled this season. The Saints slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Arsenal in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Southampton vs Leicester City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Southampton have a slight historical edge over Leicester City and have won 36 out of the 100 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Leicester City's 34 victories.
- Southampton lost both their matches against Leicester City in the EFL Championship last season and conceded nine goals in their two games.
- Leicester City are winless in their last three matches away from home against Southampton in the Premier League, with their previous such victory coming by a 9-0 scoreline in 2019.
- Southampton are winless in their last 20 matches in the Premier League and could set a club record in this regard with another poor result this weekend.
- Leicester City are one of only three teams that have managed to find the back of the net in every Premier League game so far this season.
Southampton vs Leicester City Prediction
Leicester City have shown flashes of their ability in the Premier League this season but have defensive issues to resolve ahead of this game. Jamie Vardy and Jordan Ayew can be effective on their day and will look to make their mark in this fixture.
Southampton have struggled to cope with the rigors of the top flight and will need to play out of their skins this weekend. Leicester City are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Southampton 0-3 Leicester City
Southampton vs Leicester City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Leicester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Leicester City to keep a clean sheet - Yes
Tip 4: Jordan Ayew to score - Yes
