{"id":1432146,"date":"2026-02-09T14:06:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432146"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:06:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:06:56","slug":"match-preview-leicester-vs-southampton-10-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-leicester-vs-southampton-10-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Leicester City vs Southampton: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leicester City<\/a> and Southampton<\/a> meet in a clash that could have major implications at both ends of the Championship<\/a> table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southampton arrive with a stronger recent record in possession and chance creation, but Leicester’s historical dominance in this fixture and their attacking threats mean this is far from straightforward. Kick-off is set for 7:45pm on Tuesday at the King Power Stadium, with both sides needing points for very different reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on the current season stats and head-to-head trends, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in Southampton’s attacking output given their superior shot accuracy and recent form, but Leicester’s ability to score at home can’t be discounted. Below are our expert picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Southampton to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n13\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(43.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Southampton because they lead the league in shot accuracy (40.9%), average more possession (56.6%), and have double the clean sheets of Leicester. They also won the last head-to-head 3-0.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here as both teams have scored in three of the last five meetings, and Leicester average 1.32 goals per game this season despite defensive issues.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Southampton sit in mid-table with a positive goal difference and more wins, while Leicester are struggling in 21st following their points deduction, with a negative goal difference and just 32 points from 31 games. Recent results show Leicester are finding it tough defensively, conceding 47 goals this term, while Southampton’s sharper attack has netted 44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Southampton<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n43<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Leicester City<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n-6<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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