Leicester – Southampton

Leicester City has a huge chance to put 7 points between them and Tottenham, after Spurs were held to a draw by Liverpool on Saturday. However, it won’t be easy for the Foxes, as Southampton is one of the tougher Premier League outfits.

Leicester has changed its approach since the title became a probability rather than a possibility. Ranieri transformed his team into an ultra pragmatic side, focusing on keeping clean sheets and edging out close victories. In the last 5 matches Leicester has 4 wins and 1 draw, with all the wins coming with a 1-0 scoreline. With this being a massive clash, Leicester is likely to maintain the recent successful style of play.

Southampton is sitting on the 7th place in the standings and the visitors have an honest shot at playing Europa League football next year, though it will not be an easy feat to achieve. The Saints are in very good form recently, coming after two wins in a row against Stoke and Liverpool. They lost just twice in the previous 11 matches.

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Team news & lineups:

Leicester is blessed again with a healthy squad. James is the only missing player and Ranieri will send his usual starting lineup on the pitch. Gardos, Rodriguez and Austin are out for the Saints, while Bertrand is a doubt.

Leicester: Schmeichel – Simpson, Morgan, Huth, Fuchs – Mahrez, Kante, Drinkwater, Albrighton – Vardy, Okazaki

Southampton: Forster – Martina, Van Dijk, Fonte, Cedric – Wanyama, Romeu – Mane, Clasie, Davis – Pelle

Leicester has the opportunity to take a massive option for the title after Tottenham’s draw, but it’s precisely that Spurs draw for which I think the Foxes might settle for a draw here.

Of course, Leicester would love a win and will try to claim the three points, but knowing Ranieri and looking at the way Leicester played lately, it’s safe to assume that the main objective will be not to lose. A draw would keep Leicester 5 points in front with another round gone, so it would still mean they are one step closer to the title.

Not lastly, Southampton is a very good side in solid form and they have what it takes to keep the Foxes from winning here. Expect the hosts to show a lot of respect to Southampton, play another pragmatic match and if they can’t get in front, I bet Leicester will definitely not risk losing this game. My tip is a draw. Prediction: Leicester City – Southampton 1-1.

Pick: Draw
Odds: 3.34 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 5
Possible profit: 11.70
Event date: 3 April