Leicester City will be looking to extend their recent good form when they host Southampton at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Leicester need the points to preserve their Premier League status but the Saints also have something to play for as they are close to securing an Europa League spot. Leicester have beaten Southampton just nine times in the previous 35 meetings between the two sides. Southampton won the reverse fixture 2-0 in October.
Leicester have pulled off a miraculous comeback over the past few weeks, moving off the bottom of the table and above the drop zone thanks to five wins out of their last six matches. They can't afford to take their foot off the gas now though as they are just one point clear of 18th placed Sunderland. Last week they defeated Newcastle 3-0, but it seems everybody is beating Newcastle these days. David Nugent will finally be available after missing the last four games but Andy King will most likely miss out.
Southampton had a great start to the season but they have only managed to get three wins out of their last eleven games. They still have a good chance of qualifying for the Europa League though, but if they want that then the three points at Leicester are a must. The Saints have not won in nearly a month and last week they were beaten 2-1 by relegation contenders Sunderland. James Ward-Prowse is suspended for the match while Morgan Schneiderlin could make his return next week.
Probable line-ups:
Leicester: Schmeichel - Wasilewski, Huth, Morgan - Albrighton, James, Cambiasso, Schlupp, Mahrez - Vardy, Ulloa
Southampton: Davis - Clyne, Fonte, Yoshida, Bertrand - Alderweireld, Wanyama - Davis, Mane, Long - Pelle
My prediction: 2-2 draw.
Here are the odds for the match at Bet365:
Leicester win - 2.60 Draw - 3.40 Southampton win - 2.90
rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
So I think that the major role played by the coach Person. He convinced the team to trust him to play his ideas and the result came. They have a lot of players of similar quality and therefore did not have a problem when someone is injured or suspended. Coach has done a superb job with the team of Leicester. If they manage...
So I think that the major role played by the coach Person. He convinced the team to trust him to play his ideas and the result came. They have a lot of players of similar quality and therefore did not have a problem when someone is injured or suspended. Coach has done a superb job with the team of Leicester. If they manage to stay in the league, next year could go a step further.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
In last 7 matches they won 18 points.In first 29 matches they won 19 points.They fans must be proud of them.Coach Pearson will probably get some offers from the teams in the top half of the table.Leicester does not have such a famous players.It makes their success only bigger.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
Yeah, I am totally agree with you Alexa Alexa. Premier league is an amazing competition where every team can beat everyone. Best example of that is Leicester City. They won last six of seven matches and they played against hard and strong opponents. But, maybe the key fact is their will and motivation to win and stay in...
Yeah, I am totally agree with you Alexa Alexa. Premier league is an amazing competition where every team can beat everyone. Best example of that is Leicester City. They won last six of seven matches and they played against hard and strong opponents. But, maybe the key fact is their will and motivation to win and stay in Premier league. They bought me with that kind of approach every game.
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timidi 8 years ago
Leicester play great in last month and that is crucial for their survivor in Premier league. After this win they have three points more than Hull who is on that last spot which lead to Chamionship. Leicester showed us in this match that they deserve place in Premier league and I hope that they will avoid relegation and...
Leicester play great in last month and that is crucial for their survivor in Premier league. After this win they have three points more than Hull who is on that last spot which lead to Chamionship. Leicester showed us in this match that they deserve place in Premier league and I hope that they will avoid relegation and that we can watch them next year in Premier league.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
If you you forget the fact that this is Premier League,you would probably think that there is something irregular when you see a team from the bottom of the table winning so many mathces at the end of the season.But,this is something that makes football so popular.It also proves us ,that Premier League is by far most interesting...
If you you forget the fact that this is Premier League,you would probably think that there is something irregular when you see a team from the bottom of the table winning so many mathces at the end of the season.But,this is something that makes football so popular.It also proves us ,that Premier League is by far most interesting league to watch,because every team can beat everyone.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
Leicester City is the incredible series. In the last seven games with six wins as a great success. Probably they will manage to avoid relegation this season. I hope that by the end of the season they will be able to play two good matches because I would like to watch them next year in the Premier League. On the other hand,...
Leicester City is the incredible series. In the last seven games with six wins as a great success. Probably they will manage to avoid relegation this season. I hope that by the end of the season they will be able to play two good matches because I would like to watch them next year in the Premier League. On the other hand, Southampton has failed and will not play in Europe probably.
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Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Leicester City did exactly what was expected from them.Southampton is great team,they had very good season,they impressed everyone,but it was expected to see Leicester players fighting till the end to avoid relegation.I would be happy to see them again in Premier League next season.
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sharpe 8 years ago
Leicester City make a big step to yet another Premier League season. On the half way on the season I was sure that they will be the first team to be relegated but what I know about : ) They are still amongst the threatened teams but there are at least two teams who looks worst than Leicester in the standings. Great work...
Leicester City make a big step to yet another Premier League season. On the half way on the season I was sure that they will be the first team to be relegated but what I know about : ) They are still amongst the threatened teams but there are at least two teams who looks worst than Leicester in the standings. Great work by the manager and the players.
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seculla 8 years ago
What a bad match from Southampton and on the other side what a great match from Leicester City. They were "stacked" at the bottom of the table and they started to playing more than good in last matches, so now with four wins from five matches they are on 15th place, but they still need to stay focused in last two rounds...
What a bad match from Southampton and on the other side what a great match from Leicester City. They were "stacked" at the bottom of the table and they started to playing more than good in last matches, so now with four wins from five matches they are on 15th place, but they still need to stay focused in last two rounds to keep themselves in Premier League. In next round they are playing against Sunderland and that match will be maybe the deciding for both team's futures for next season.
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timidi 8 years ago
Southampton is in that race for sixth place and qualification for Europa league. Southampton had great season behind them and it will be shame if they don't qualify for European competition. On the other side they will play against Leicester. Leicester have their battle for survive and they must do something in this match...
Southampton is in that race for sixth place and qualification for Europa league. Southampton had great season behind them and it will be shame if they don't qualify for European competition. On the other side they will play against Leicester. Leicester have their battle for survive and they must do something in this match at home if they want to play Premier league next year.
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rikimartin4444_115925 8 years ago
Another tough test in front of Lester. They had tough matches lately and managed to make a series of victories and escape from the relegation zone. They must continue in this rhythm if you want to play next year, Premier League. Southampton chasing a place that leads to Europe next year and try to win this game. An interesting...
Another tough test in front of Lester. They had tough matches lately and managed to make a series of victories and escape from the relegation zone. They must continue in this rhythm if you want to play next year, Premier League. Southampton chasing a place that leads to Europe next year and try to win this game. An interesting match awaits us with a lot of goals I hope.
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seculla 8 years ago
This match will be one of the most interesting in this round in Premier League. Leicester are still fighting to stay in best league in England, and on the other side Southampton are fighting to qualify in Europa League for the next season. I believe that we will see many goals tomorrow in this match and I'm not so brave...
This match will be one of the most interesting in this round in Premier League. Leicester are still fighting to stay in best league in England, and on the other side Southampton are fighting to qualify in Europa League for the next season. I believe that we will see many goals tomorrow in this match and I'm not so brave to predict who will win :D
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kruno1414 8 years ago
Finnaly things in Premier League will get serious , Leicester is trying by all force to stay and Southempton to qualify for Europe . Leicester knows that Hull City is having and "easy" match at home vs Burnley and that they will earn three points so for them this is the breaking point , from the other hand Southempton wont...
Finnaly things in Premier League will get serious , Leicester is trying by all force to stay and Southempton to qualify for Europe . Leicester knows that Hull City is having and "easy" match at home vs Burnley and that they will earn three points so for them this is the breaking point , from the other hand Southempton wont make things any easier because they whole great season could drop now . A really interesting match in front of us !
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