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Southampton FC vs. Leicester City
In the Premier League, Leicester City are currently only in 10th place in the table. It should be clear that this is not enough for Brendan Rodgers’ team. The Foxes are five points behind a possible Champions League place. To reduce this gap, Leicester will want to win at Southampton. At the weekend, the Foxes defeated Watford 4:2 and started to move towards a place in the European Cup.
Southampton, on the other hand, had a painful matchday. The Saints lost 4-0 at Liverpool FC without a chance and slipped down to 15th place as a result of the defeat. After losing the match against Norwich, this is now the second defeat in a row for the team of coach Ralph Hasenhüttl. Against Leicester, therefore, the turnaround is to be initiated. Find out everything you need to know about this match in our Southampton – Leicester betting tip.
Southampton – Leicester Info
– Date & Time: 01.12.2021, 20:30 Uhr
– Venue: Southampton, St. Mary’s Stadium
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 14
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Southampton Form & Balance Check
Ralph Hasenhüttl has stabilised Southampton FC since taking charge almost exactly 3 years ago. With little means, the Austrian always manages to avert the ever-present threat of relegation and silence critics. But now Southampton is once again in a critical state. The Saints have lost two games in a row and have slipped to 15th place in the table. After the two 1-0 wins against Watford and Aston Villa, Southampton are now winless.
More pragmatism is not possible
Taking a closer look at the Saints’ 3 wins so far this season, it is noticeable that all three victories have come by 1-0 scores. Southampton play pragmatically. Defend as long as possible and take their chances. This is not a nice way to play. In addition, Southampton have never scored more than two goals in a game this season. The Saints will also be deep against Leicester.
Southampton facts & analysis
– Last 2 defeats in a row.
– Slipped to 15th place again
– Only 2 home wins from 6 home games
Leicester form & balance check
Leicester City are having a disappointing season by their standards so far. In addition to results that can be improved, many injuries to important players have lined up and dampened the Foxes’ spirits. With 18 points, Leicester City are currently 10th in the table. However, they are only 5 points behind a Champions League place. One might think that things are looking up for the Foxes. Leicester got the frustration off their chest with a 4-2 win over Watford at the weekend.
Start series by Christmas
The win over Watford did the Foxes good after a recent run of three winless encounters. Against Leeds they drew a disappointing 1-1 and against Arsenal and Chelsea Leicester lost. Now the next three opponents are: Southampton, Aston Villa and Newcastle. All three teams are behind the Foxes in the table. In addition, only Fofana and Justin are still injured. Brendan Rodgers can therefore call on his best players and make Leicester look better in the table by Christmas.
Leicester facts & analysis
– Only 2 wins from the last 5 games.
– Currently only 10th in the table.
– Only 5 points behind up to 4th place
Predicted line-up – last update on 29 November 2021
Southampton operate in a variable 3-4-3 system. When there is generic possession, the outside midfielders retreat back into defence and together with the centre-backs form a defensive five-man backline. In this way, the Saints are 5-3-2 against the ball. When they have possession, they play forward in a 3-4-3 system.
Leicester take a different approach. The Foxes play in a 4-2-3-1 system, which is supposed to be especially goal-threatening on the flanks. For this purpose, the two outer midfielders behind Vardy move to the two wings and thus open up the game.
Southampton – Leicester direct comparison & Statistics
Southampton and Leicester City have already met 64 times. In this duel, Southampton earned the more positive record. The Saints won 34 matches, whereas Leicester could only win 22. A further 18 meetings ended in a draw. The last time they met, the result was a 1-1 draw.
– Leicester have not lost in 4 away games at Southampton.
– Southampton have lost 3 of their last 4 home matches against Leicester.
– Southampton have won only one of their last 5 clashes.
– Southampton last won at home against Leicester in 2017.
