Leicester vs Southampton Predictions & Tips - Foxes Edging Towards Championship Title

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Last updated: 22 Apr 2024

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Alex Waite 22 Apr 2024

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Leicester vs Southampton predictions for Tuesday’s Championship match
Enzo Maresca’s side have won their last 3 home matches
Can the Foxes take a step closer to automatic promotion?

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Leicester have won 2 of their last 4 matches against Southampton (Getty Images)

Leicester vs Southampton Predictions

Leicester can seal promotion from the Championship with a win at the King Power. The Foxes are strong at home and can beat a Southampton side struggling away.

Leicester vs Southampton Predictions
Head-to-Head
Leicester Form
Leicester Injuries & Team News
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News

Leicester have won their last 3 home matches
Leicester have won 2 of their last 4 matches against Southampton
Southampton have lost 2 of their last 3 away matches

Head-to-Head

Southampton have a 36-33 advantage against Leicester in 99 meetings with 30 draws.

Leicester Form

Leicester are top of the Championship and have a two-point advantage over second-placed Ipswich. The Foxes reclaimed top spot following three wins in five, which all came at the King Power.

Leicester beat Norwich (3-1) and Birmingham (2-1) before losses at Millwall and Plymouth (1-0). The Midlands side responded with a 2-0 home against West Brom on Saturday.

Wilfred Ndidi put Leicester 1-0 up after 22 minutes and Jamie Vardy added a second after half time. The Foxes conceded in the final 15 minutes and held on for the victory.

Leicester Injuries & Team News

Leicester have no injuries or suspensions.

Southampton Form

Southampton are fourth in the Championship and five points off the automatic promotion places.

The Saints won three home matches in a row, beating Coventry (2-1), Watford (3-2) and Preston (3-0). These victories were followed by a 2-1 defeat at Cardiff.

Joe Aribo struck after just 12 minutes at Cardiff and Southampton had 21-12 shots. The Saints gave up their lead and conceded twice in the second half.

Southampton Injuries & Team News

Defender Juan Larios, striker Ross Stewart and goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu are ruled out.

Verdict

Leicester v Southampton

Leicester have sealed some important wins at home in their last three. The Midlands side can hold their nerve and notch a fourth consecutive home win against Southampton.

Leicester Win

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