Leicester – Southampton

Leicester City will try to get their Premier League campaign back on track against Southampton in what should be a pretty interesting clash.

Leicester City didn`t have the best start in the Premier League. The Champions are in the bottom half of the table with 7 points in 6 matches and people are already writing them off, again. However, in Leicester’s defense, they did have a very difficult schedule, meeting the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool in these first 6 rounds. They proved they are still elite in the Champions League, where they won both of their games, including 1-0 against Porto a few days ago.

Sunderland seems to be in top shape right now, winning 4 matches in a row (all competitions) without conceding a goal before a 0-0 draw at Beer Sheva a few days ago, in the Europa League. However, the visitors were fortunate to meet accessible teams and those 4 wins came against Sparta Prague, Swansea, Crystal Palace and West Ham. Despite the good recent run, Southampton is only 10th in the Premier League right now.

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Team news & lineups:

Mendy is the only missing player for Leicester, while Southampton can’t count on Pied, Boufal and Gardos.

Leicester City: Schmeichel – Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs – Albrighton, Amartey, Drinkwater, Mahrez – Vardy, Slimani

Southampton: Forster – Soares, Fonte, van Dijk, Bertrand – Hojbjerg, Romeu, Davis, Tadic – Austin, Redmond

After the 4-1 loss to Manchester United last round, Leicester really needs to start kicking into gear in the Premier League and I believe they will do just that against a good, but not special Southampton team.

I really like the odds for the Foxes, because I believe the form of the two teams is misleading. Leicester only lost against top class opposition, while Southampton had an easy schedule in the last few weeks. As far as I`m concerned, Leicester is showing a higher level of football than Southampton this season. What’s more, we have to remember that Leicester is actually undefeated at home this season in all competitions (aside for an extra time Cup loss vs Chelsea) – so that’s an important argument for my analysis.

The under also looks good considering the fact that Southampton has not allowed a goal in 5 matches, but my bet here will be Leicester City to win with a +0 asian handicap. I trust the Foxes to get back on track and avoid falling too much in the Premier League standings – they certainly can’t afford to lose this match. I really doubt Southampton is the team to hand Leicester their first home defeat of the season. Prediction: Leicester City – Southampton 1-0.

Pick: Leicester (+0 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.63 @ 1xBet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 5.04
Event date: 2 October