{"id":1432661,"date":"2026-02-12T13:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432661"},"modified":"2026-02-12T13:03:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T13:03:51","slug":"match-preview-southampton-vs-leicester-14-02-26-fa-cup","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-southampton-vs-leicester-14-02-26-fa-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs Leicester City: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Southampton<\/a> welcome Leicester City<\/a> to St Mary’s in what promises to be a fascinating encounter defined by contrasting strengths. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday’s kick-off brings together a Saints side renowned for clinical finishing against a Foxes outfit who dominate possession and carve out chances, but too often lack a ruthless edge. With Leicester having the historical head-to-head advantage but Southampton boasting sharper attacking efficiency this season, every moment is set to matter in this FA Cup<\/a> clash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Southampton\u2019s superior shot efficiency and Leicester\u2019s creative output, here are our top betting recommendations. We’re particularly confident in both teams finding the net, given the attacking metrics and recent defensive lapses on both sides.<\/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
Both Teams to Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 8\/13<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nValue given both sides’ attacking numbers and recent H2H trends.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\nBet365<\/a> 4\/6<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nStats show a high chance of three or more goals here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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

    Both of these sides entered the FA Cup at the third round stage. Southampton beat Doncaster Rovers 3-2 in the third round, while Leicester overcame Cheltenham Town 2-0 to reach this point. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n