Southampton vs Leicester Prediction, Tips & Odds – Sep. 15, 2023  

Southampton vs Leicester Prediction 15.09.2023. In the first match of the sixth round of the English Championship, Southampton will host Leicester. This is a clash between teams that competed in the Premier League in the previous season, and there is no doubt that we can expect quality football.

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Southampton vs Leicester Odds

Southampton vs Leicester 1×2: 2.40 / 3.60 / 2.80

Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.75 / 2.10

Handicap (-1.5/+1.5): 4.40 / 1.19

Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.

Southampton Team News

Southampton was the weakest team in the Premier League in the previous season and mathematically relegated well before the end of the Championship. The club’s key player, Ward-Prowse, transferred to Chelsea, and it was clear that significant changes were needed.

The home team began the season in the Championship in the best possible way. In the first four matches, they recorded three wins and only one draw, a 4:4 against Norwich. They defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2:1, Plymouth 2:1, and QPR 2:1. However, the impression was marred by the result in the previous round when Southampton visited Sunderland and suffered a heavy 5:0 defeat.

After everything mentioned, Southampton currently sits in eighth place in the table after five matches, with three points less than the league leaders Preston. It remains to be seen whether the convincing loss to Sunderland has left a mark on the home team or they will return to winning track with a good performance against Leicester.

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— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) September 13, 2023

Leicester Team News

Seven years after their historic triumph and winning the English Premier League title, Leicester suffered relegation from the Premier League primarily due to poor results towards the end of the season. Despite their 2:1 victory over West Ham on the final matchday, their fate depended on other clubs’ results. Everton’s 1:0 win against Bournemouth sealed the deal, and the “Foxes” found themselves in the Championship.

Nevertheless, the ambitions of the visitors this season are clear, as evidenced by their results in the first five rounds. Leicester currently sits in third place in the table with 12 points, just one point behind Preston. The “Foxes” secured four victories in the first four matches, defeating Coventry 2:1, Huddersfield 1:0, Cardiff 2:1, and Rotherham 2:1. Their only defeat came in the previous round against Hull, where they lost 0:1 at home.

There is no doubt that the clash with Southampton is the most challenging match for Leicester in the current season. If they aim to position themselves as contenders for a Premier League return, they must showcase their quality on Friday.

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) September 12, 2023

Southampton vs Leicester H2H

In the previous five meetings between these rivals, Southampton has won twice, Leicester once, while two matches have ended in a draw.

Injuries and suspensions

Southampton: Larios, Stephens, Stewart (injuries)

Leicester: Coady (injury)

Southampton vs Leicester Prediction

Both teams have shown that their goal this season is to return to the top tier of English football, as confirmed by their early-season results. Undoubtedly, this match is the derby of the round, and along with the battle for points, it will also be a fight for prestige. For this reason, we expect an offensive style of play similar to what we have seen in past H2H matches between these rivals.

Kick-off Time: Friday, 15.09.2023 8:00 PM Local time GMT / 21:00 CET

Prediction: Goal in both halves – Yes

Odds (when tipped): 1.65

Sportsbook: 22bet

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