Leicester vs Southampton Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

Leicester City and Southampton face off in a Premier League basement battle where both teams will be fighting for pride as relegation looks all but certain for the struggling sides.

The Foxes have suffered 17 defeats in their last 19 league matches and haven't won at home in their last 10 games, creating a hostile atmosphere at King Power Stadium.

Southampton, meanwhile, have shown signs of improvement under interim manager Simon Rusk despite their dire position, finding the net in 11 of their last 14 matches and potentially reversing the 3-2 defeat they suffered against Leicester earlier this season.

Leicester vs. Southampton prediction: who will win?

For today's Leicester vs Southampton matchup, our predictive model gives the Foxes a 65% chance of defeating the Saints.

Leicester: 65% win probability

Superior goal-scoring ability (27 goals vs Southampton's 25 this season)
Better recent form (LLDLW compared to Southampton's LDLLD)
Stronger home advantage (Currently fighting to avoid relegation with slightly better points total of 18 vs 11)

Southampton: 35% win probability

Worst defensive record in the league (80 goals conceded in 34 matches)
Poorest win record (just 2 wins all season compared to Leicester's 4)
Struggling away form (Sitting bottom of the table with only 11 points from 34 games)

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Leicester vs. Southampton odds

Here are the latest odds as Leicester hosts Southampton in Premier League action on Saturday, May 03.

	Leicester	Southampton	Draw
Match Result	13/10 (via William Hill)	2/1 (via Betway UK)	5/2 ( via Betway UK)

Leicester vs. Southampton preview

Leicester City and Southampton clash in what can only be described as the Premier League's battle of the basement, with both sides destined for Championship football next season after woefully inadequate campaigns.

The Foxes enter this contest in dreadful form, having lost 17 of their last 19 league matches and failing to score in 12 of their last 14 outings – a concerning statistic that highlights their over-reliance on departing veteran Jamie Vardy.

Southampton, despite sitting at the foot of the table, have shown more attacking promise lately, finding the net on trips to several top-half sides and failing to score in just three of their last 14 matches.

The King Power Stadium has become a house of horrors for Leicester, who've suffered nine consecutive home defeats without scoring, turning what was once a fortress into a venue where even the league's worst visitors might fancy their chances.

Both sides met earlier this season in a five-goal thriller that Leicester edged 3-2, but with the Foxes now looking more fragile than their south coast counterparts, Simon Rusk's Saints might sense a rare opportunity to add to their meager points total.

Leicester vs. Southampton betting tips

Southampton Draw No Bet (6/5)

Southampton @ Leicester

Leicester City find themselves in dire straits with a horrific run of form that's seen them lose 17 of their last 19 Premier League matches.

Southampton have shown marked improvement in recent weeks, suggesting they could capitalize on the Foxes' vulnerability at King Power Stadium.

Ruud van Nistelrooy's position in the Leicester dugout appears increasingly precarious as the team continues to struggle for consistency.

The Saints have demonstrated more resilience lately and could exploit Leicester's defensive frailties to secure at least a draw.

With Leicester's confidence at rock bottom, Southampton have a golden opportunity to add to their solitary away victory this season.

Southampton to Win (21/10)

Southampton @ Leicester

The Foxes have been in free fall with a disastrous record of 17 defeats in 19 Premier League outings, indicating significant structural problems within the team.

Southampton have discovered some form at a crucial time in the season and could deliver another blow to Leicester's fragile confidence.

Both teams desperately need points at this stage of the campaign, but the Saints appear to have more momentum heading into this crucial clash.

Leicester's home advantage has counted for little during their recent slump, giving Southampton a realistic chance of claiming all three points.

The pressure mounting on Ruud van Nistelrooy could create a tense atmosphere that the visitors might exploit to secure a valuable away win.

Both Teams to Score (4/5)

Southampton @ Leicester

Both teams to score has landed in an impressive 12 of Southampton's last 16 league fixtures, highlighting their attacking threat and defensive vulnerabilities.

Leicester, despite their poor results, have still managed to find the net in many of their defeats, suggesting they can contribute to a high-scoring affair.

The relegation pressure on both sides often leads to more open, attacking approaches as teams push desperately for points.

Southampton's improved offensive output in recent weeks combined with Leicester's need to impress their home supporters points toward goals at both ends.

With both defenses ranking among the leakiest in the Premier League this season, conditions are perfect for a match where both teams find the target.

Correct Score: Southampton 2-1 (11/1)

Southampton @ Leicester

This exact scoreline was the result when Southampton claimed their only previous away victory at Ipswich in February, suggesting a blueprint for success.

Leicester's defensive frailties have been repeatedly exposed this season, making multiple concessions a distinct possibility.

While the Saints have improved offensively, they rarely keep clean sheets, meaning Leicester are likely to grab a consolation goal.

A 2-1 result represents the perfect balance between Southampton's growing attacking confidence and their ongoing defensive issues.

With both sides desperate for points in their relegation battle, we can expect an open match that could well end with this competitive scoreline.

Key stats

1
Leicester and Southampton occupy the bottom two positions in the table with just 18 and 11 points respectively, making this a clash between the league's worst teams.
2
Both sides have abysmal defensive records – Leicester has conceded 76 goals while Southampton has shipped 80, the two worst in the league.
3
Southampton has won just 2 matches all season (from 34 played), while Leicester has managed only 4 victories.
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Both teams are in poor form – Leicester's recent results read LLDLW while Southampton shows LDLLD, suggesting neither side enters with momentum.