Southampton FC
Football England - EFL Championship St. Mary's Tue 25 Nov 15:00
Leicester City FC
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Leicester

Southampton host Leicester at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Tuesday 25 November.

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

The Total Goals market offers us the opportunity to back our Under 2.5 Goals prediction. Southampton and Leicester might play out a fairly dull encounter and odds of -118 stick out on the coupon.

2-0 Win for Leicester in Pair’s Last Meeting

Southampton’s 5–1 win away to Charlton Athletic at The Valley made it three straight Championship victories for interim boss Tonda Eckert. The Saints enjoyed 60% possession and managed eight shots on target, with Finn Azaz grabbing two of the goals.

Leicester City beat Stoke City in their previous Championship match, making it back-to-back league wins. It was a 2-1 home victory at King Power Stadium. The East Midlands side had 44% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Stephy Mavididi and Patson Daka on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Leicester have four consecutive wins against Southampton. Their last clash took place at King Power Stadium and Leicester claimed a 2-0 Premier League home victory. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in six Leicester victories and two Southampton wins. There have also been two draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
6 Southampton logo Southampton 39 17 12 10 63 48 15 63:48 63
22 Leicester logo Leicester 39 11 12 16 51 60 -9 51:60 39
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Southampton – Last 10 League Games

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 14.1 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. Southampton have had 54.8% possession and 4.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 11.6 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal, while earning 4.3 corners.

Adam Armstrong is the top goalscorer with 5, Finn Azaz has 3, with Caspar Jander and two other players on 2. The leading assistor is Adam Armstrong with 3.

Leicester City – Last 10 League Games

Leicester have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 13.1 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Foxes average 55.5% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.2 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts.

Jordan James is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Aaron Ramsey on 2, with Stephy Mavididi and two others bagging 1. Abdul Fatawu has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Southampton confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Gavin Bazunu (GK), Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Joshua Quarshie, Tom Fellows, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Adam Armstrong, Leo Scienza.

Leicester confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Asmir Begovic (GK), Hamza Choudhury, Wout Faes, Jannik Vestergaard, Olabade Aluko, Oliver Skipp, Harry Winks, Abdul Fatawu, Jordan James, Stephy Mavididi, Patson Daka.

Southampton vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Southampton vs Leicester betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

A low goal count could be on the cards for this Championship encounter. On this basis, we’ll land the -118 for Under 2.5, with the two sides unlikely to reach a combined three goals or more between them.

The form guide is always considered and it’s great to also use the Championship team news as it filters through ahead of kick-off. In our quest for the best possible football predictions, the latest stats are scrutinised so that we have the best data.

Key Southampton vs Leicester league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Southampton games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 7 Southampton games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Leicester games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Leicester games.
Under 2.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton Southampton logo 1 - 1 Leicester logo Leicester

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of +525. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Patson Daka Over 0.5 Shots On Target -114 BetMGM logo

Patson Daka (Leicester) is available to record at least one shot on goal at -114. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

Latest Patson Daka Player Prop Odds

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Jordan James (Leicester) has netted two goals in his past five Championship away games. There are odds of +550 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Jordan James Player Prop Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -118
Full-Time Result Draw +240
Shots On Target Patson Daka Over 0.5 -114

Take a bet builder that incorporates less than three goals to be registered, a draw on the 1x2 accompanied by Patson Daka (Leicester) to end up with one or more shots on target.

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Southampton vs Leicester Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Latest Match Odds Suggest Southampton Win

For this Championship clash, Southampton are the -112 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 53% chance of winning. Leicester City are the +290 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

Southampton can be backed at -115 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents Leicester +0.5 are -112 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -152.

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Adam Armstrong Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Adam Armstrong can be backed to find the net anytime at +145. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +400.

Player Goals
Adam Armstrong (Southampton)
First
+145
Anytime
+400
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Cameron Archer (Southampton)
First
+210
Anytime
+500
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Damion Downs (Southampton)
First
+250
Anytime
+550
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Leo Scienza (Southampton)
First
+250
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Adam Armstrong (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-270
Under 0.5
+145
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Cameron Archer (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-156
Under 0.5
-111
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Leo Scienza (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-118
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Damion Downs (Southampton)
Over 0.5
-125
Under 0.5
-139
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Team Stats
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Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
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Corners
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Southampton vs Leicester Lineups & Team News

The latest Southampton vs Leicester team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.

Southampton Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Leicester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Southampton Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

31 Gavin Bazunu
6 T. Harwood-Bellis 15 Nathan Wood 17 Joshua Quarshie
18 Tom Fellows 4 Flynn Downes 20 Caspar Jander 3 Ryan Manning
10 Finn Azaz 9 Adam Armstrong 13 Leo Scienza
31 Asmir Begovic
17 Hamza Choudhury 3 Wout Faes 23 Jannik Vestergaard 56 Olabade Aluko
22 Oliver Skipp 8 Harry Winks
7 Abdul Fatawu 6 Jordan James 10 Stephy Mavididi
20 Patson Daka

Leicester Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Southampton Substitutes

  • 1Alex McCarthy
  • 5Jack Stephens
  • 7Joe Aribo
  • 12Ronnie Edwards
  • 19Cameron Archer
  • 34Welington
  • 42Damion Downs
  • 46Jay Robinson
  • 48Cameron Bragg

Leicester Substitutes

  • 9Jordan Ayew
  • 13Francisco Vieites
  • 14Bobby Reid
  • 18Julian Carranza
  • 21Ricardo Pereira
  • 24Boubakary Soumare
  • 25Louis Page
  • 28Jeremy Monga
  • 39Silko Thomas

Previous Southampton Lineups

10 Feb Championship
Leicester 3-4 Southampton
07 Feb Championship
Southampton 1-0 Watford
31 Jan Championship
Stoke 0-2 Southampton
25 Jan Championship
Portsmouth 1-1 Southampton
21 Jan Championship
Southampton 1-0 Sheffield Utd
17 Jan Championship
Southampton 1-2 Hull

Previous Leicester Lineups

10 Feb Championship
Leicester 3-4 Southampton
07 Feb Championship
Birmingham 2-1 Leicester
31 Jan Championship
Leicester 0-2 Charlton
24 Jan Championship
Leicester 1-2 Oxford
20 Jan Championship
Wrexham 1-1 Leicester
17 Jan Championship
Coventry 2-1 Leicester

Injuries & Suspensions

Southampton Injury Table
Type Name Info
Welington Muscle
Jay Robinson Muscle
Mads Roerslev Knee
Alex McCarthy Wrist
Leicester Injury Table
Type Name Info
Woyo Coulibaly Illness
Asmir Begovic Ankle
Harry Souttar Ankle
Victor Kristiansen Knee
Jannik Vestergaard Groin
Team Squads

Southampton Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Tonda Eckert

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aaron Ramsdale - - - - - - - - - -
Oriol Romeu - - - - - - - - - -
Juan Larios - - - - - - - - - -
Kuryu Matsuki - - - - - - - - - -
Leo Scienza - - - - - - - - - -

Leicester Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Andy King

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Aaron Ramsey - - - - - - - - - -
Patson Daka - - - - - - - - - -
Louis Page - - - - - - - - - -
Luke Thomas - - - - - - - - - -
Memeh Caleb Okoli - - - - - - - - - -
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 39 24 8 7 81:40 80
2 Middlesbrough 39 20 11 8 59:37 71
3 Ipswich 38 19 12 7 67:39 69
4 Millwall 39 20 9 10 53:44 69
5 Hull 39 20 6 13 62:57 66
6 Southampton 39 17 12 10 63:48 63
7 Wrexham 39 17 12 10 60:51 63
8 Derby 39 17 9 13 56:48 60
9 Watford 39 14 14 11 50:46 56
10 Norwich 39 16 6 17 52:46 54
11 Birmingham 39 14 11 14 48:49 53
12 QPR 39 15 8 16 55:61 53
13 Preston 39 13 13 13 45:49 52
14 Swansea 39 15 7 17 44:49 52
15 Stoke 39 14 9 16 46:43 51
16 Bristol City 39 14 9 16 49:50 51
17 Sheffield Utd 39 15 5 19 54:54 50
18 Charlton 39 12 12 15 36:46 48
19 Blackburn 39 11 10 18 36:49 43
20 West Brom 39 11 10 18 40:54 43
21 Portsmouth 38 10 10 18 37:54 40
22 Leicester 39 11 12 16 51:60 39
23 Oxford 39 9 12 18 36:51 39
24 Sheffield Wed 39 1 9 29 24:79 -6
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 19 14 3 2 40:15 45
2 Ipswich 20 12 7 1 36:14 43
3 Southampton 19 10 6 3 29:14 36
4 Middlesbrough 19 10 6 3 27:14 36
5 Watford 20 10 6 4 29:20 36
6 Millwall 20 11 3 6 28:23 36
7 Birmingham 19 9 8 2 33:19 35
8 Swansea 20 10 5 5 28:22 35
9 Wrexham 20 9 6 5 36:30 33
10 Hull 20 10 3 7 32:32 33
11 Derby 20 8 6 6 27:25 30
12 Preston 20 8 6 6 26:24 30
13 Stoke 19 8 5 6 29:21 29
14 QPR 19 9 2 8 35:31 29
15 West Brom 19 7 7 5 23:23 28
16 Charlton 19 8 4 7 18:19 28
17 Sheffield Utd 19 8 3 8 30:23 27
18 Bristol City 20 7 4 9 28:27 25
19 Norwich 19 8 1 10 23:23 25
20 Leicester 19 7 4 8 26:28 25
21 Portsmouth 19 6 4 9 19:20 22
22 Oxford 19 5 7 7 17:24 22
23 Blackburn 20 4 7 9 18:25 19
24 Sheffield Wed 20 0 5 15 10:41 5