Football Prediction | Leicester City vs Southampton | English Premier League | May 03 – Who Escapes the Bottom First?

Leicester City are set to face Southampton at King Power Stadium this Saturday in a timely match for both clubs as the season swiftly comes to a close. Both clubs need every point from this match in their season objectives. Leicester City has had inconsistent performances at this stage of football, while Southampton are at a vulnerable position inside the relegation zone. 

Leicester City vs Southampton Palace Form Guide

Leicester City

Leicester City, despite their recent disastrous form this season are a team in transition as shown by their recent performances. Every so often Leicester have demonstrated glimpses of quality from key players such as Jamie Vardy who is still capable of securing wins with key and critical goals despite not having the same impact as previous seasons. Leicester has fallen victim to inconsistency this season and will want to be stringing performances together if they are going to move much further away from the relegation zone. 

Southampton

Southampton has faced its fair share of challenges throughout the season but has shown resilience at times. The Saints are fighting to avoid relegation and will be keen to capitalize on any opportunities that arise. Their attack, led by Sulemana, will need to click to put pressure on Leicester’s defense. Southampton will be hoping to bounce back from their recent disappointing results and secure crucial points. 

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Leicester City vs Southampton Key Battles:

Jamie Vardy vs Mateus Fernandes

Jamie Vardy, Leicester City’s top scorer, will be crucial in their attacking efforts. With seven goals this season, Vardy’s experience and sharp finishing ability make him a constant threat. In contrast, Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes, with two goals, will have a role to play in breaking down Leicester’s defense. Fernandes will need to step up, creating opportunities to help Southampton secure a crucial win.

Facundo Buonanotte vs Kyle Walker-Peters

Facundo Buonanotte has been a standout performer for Leicester with six goals to his name this season. His pace and flair in the attacking third could cause trouble for Southampton’s defense. Kyle Walker-Peters, with two goals and assists, will have to use his defensive and offensive qualities to thwart Buonanotte’s attacking threats. The battle between these two will be critical in determining which team can create the most attacking opportunities.

Leicester City vs Southampton Tactical Outlook

Leicester City will likely focus on possession and creating space through quick counter-attacks. With a solid defense led by Coady and Faes, the team may look to exploit Southampton’s defensive lapses. The midfield duo of Ndidi and Soumaré could provide crucial support in both attacking transitions and defensive solidity. Vardy and Buonanotte will be the focal points in Leicester’s offensive play.

Southampton will probably adopt a more aggressive and direct approach, looking to counter Leicester’s attacks with pace. The central midfielders, Ugochukwu and Downes, will need to break up Leicester’s build-up play and launch counter-attacks. Southampton will also rely on the speed of their wingers, especially Sulemana, to stretch Leicester’s defense. Their tactical focus will be on exploiting any defensive weaknesses in the Leicester backline.

Head-to-Head Encounters

Historically Leicester has a slight advantage in the historical record but Southampton has managed to keep up with the foxes in the more recent past. In the last number of matches there has been a certain fairness to how these teams have continued, and mostly that only a single goal separates the matches.  

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Injury News and Suspensions

Leicester City

Bobby Reid is out with a muscle injury and is expected to return by early June 2025. Facundo Buonanotte is also sidelined with a concussion, with a return expected in mid-May 2025. Harry Souttar is another absentee, recovering from an ankle injury, and is expected back by mid-May 2025. Mads Hermansen is struggling with a hernia and should return by late May 2025, while Ricardo Pereira is also dealing with a muscle injury and will be out until late May 2025. Stephy Mavididi’s muscle injury keeps him sidelined until early June 2025, and Odsonne Edouard’s status remains doubtful.

Southampton

Meanwhile, Southampton have injury issues with Albert Grønbæk who is a doubt for the match because of a strain type of injury. Charlie Taylor is out for several months with a knock, returning around late May 2025, while Paul Onuachu is out with an ankle injury returning around late May 2025. Ryan Fraser is having some medical discomfort and is expected to be out until late May 2025.

Leicester City vs Southampton Possible Playing Squad

Leicester City: 

Hermansen (GK), Pereira, Faes, Coady, Thomas, Soumaré, Ndidi, El Khannouss, Buonanotte, Vardy, Reid.

Southampton: 

Ramsdale (GK), Walker-Peters, Stephens, Bednarek, Manning, Ugochukwu, Downes, Fernandes, Sulemana, Stewart, Harwood-Bellis.

Match Details at a Glance

Match Prediction

Leicester City is primed to tip the scales in their favor. However, Southampton will pose a real challenge, especially in their fight against relegation.

Score Prediction

Leicester City 2-1 Southampton. This match is expected to be tight, with Leicester’s home advantage giving them the edge in a 2-1 victory. 

Disclaimer: This Football prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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