Southampton and Leicester City were promoted together last season, with both finding Premier League points hard to come by, making this clash crucial.
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Following a dismal start to the season, can Southampton claim victory, as the desperately seek to kick-start their campaign? So far, the Saints have just a solitary point to their name, but even this didn't feel particularly celebratory, denied a home win over Ipswich by virtue of conceding in stoppage time. Since, Russell Martin's team have suffered back-to-back 3-1 defeats, beaten by both Bournemouth and Arsenal on the road, meaning his side remain the lowest-scorers in the division, with only four goals to their name. The Saints have not failed to win any of their first eight matches to start a season since 1998, actually narrowly avoiding relegation back then, but with a trip to Manchester City next on the agenda, the Southampton faithful will be fearing the worst, if they aren't already, should their side fail to win this one.
Leicester City meantime did claim their maiden victory of the campaign last time out; Facundo Buonanotte's stupendous solo-strike enough to down Bournemouth at the King Power. This, for now, will silence Steve Cooper's critics, with the Foxes having lost just one of their last four and this was a last-gasp defeat at Arsenal. Last season in the Championship, Leicester smashed Southampton not once but twice, prevailing 4-1 away and then 5-0 at home, so are now seeking three successive victories over the Saints for the first time since 2000. However, the Foxes have failed to win any of their last 11 Premier League away games, the club's longest draught since a 15-match sequence between May 2016 and February 2017, making this key clash so tough to call.
Southampton vs Leicester City Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 100.
- Southampton Wins: 36. Draws: 30. Leicester City Wins: 34.
Southampton vs Leicester City: Last 5 Meetings
- 23 April 2024 - Leicester City 5-0 Southampton
- 15 September 2023 - Southampton 1-4 Leicester City
- 4 March 2023 - Southampton 1-0 Leicester City
- 20 August 2022 - Leicester City 1-2 Southampton
- 22 May 2022 - Leicester City 4-1 Southampton
Southampton Team News
Cameron Archer's goal at Arsenal will likely see him chosen to leave the line; Ross Stewart hobbled off in North London, so is a doubt, while Ben Brereton Díaz, Paul Onuachu and Adam Armstrong are the other centre-forward options at Russell Martin's disposal. After deploying a back five last time out, Martin is set to revert to a four this time, with either Lesley Ugochukwu or Adam Lallana coming into midfield.
Southampton predicted lineup vs Leicester City: (4-2-3-1): Ramsdale; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Taylor; Ugochukwu, Downes, Fernandes, Aribo, Dibling; Archer.
Southampton Player to Watch vs Leicester City
Tyler Dibling is set for a fifth consecutive Premier League start, breaking the deadlock during the Saints' most-recent home game, while the 18 year old continue to earn rave reviews.
Leicester City Team News
Steve Cooper is expected to name an unchanged XI, featuring Jamie Vardy in attack, who will be aiming to add to his eight career goals against Southampton. Facundo Buonanotte came into the team against Bournemouth and proved to be the match-winner, so can he produce some magic here too?
Leicester City predicted lineup vs Southampton: (4-5-1): Hermansen; Justin, Okoli, Faes, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Skipp, Buonanotte, J Ayew, Mavididi; Vardy.
Leicester City Player to Watch vs Southampton
Mads Hermansen has made the joint-most saves of any Premier League goalkeeper this season (33), 13 of which came during Leicester's last away game at Arsenal, the most by any goalkeeper in a Premier League game since David de Gea's tally of 14, also at Arsenal in December 2017.
Southampton vs Leicester City Prediction
This fixture conjures up memories of a clash that took place almost exactly five years ago, when Leicester ran riot, 9-0 winners in the pouring rain at St Mary's. Safe to say, a repeat of that scoreline is extremely unlikely, but we are backing the Foxes to claim victory by the South Coast again, thereby pilling the pressure even further onto Russell Martin's shoulders: Southampton 1-2 Leicester City.
Southampton vs Leicester City FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Southampton vs Leicester City Premier League game on TV channel?
Southampton vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This fixture is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
How to watch Southampton vs Leicester City Premier League game on live streaming?
Southampton vs Leicester City Premier League game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This fixture is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Southampton vs Leicester City in the Premier League?
Southampton vs Leicester City takes place on Saturday 19 October 2024, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (ET) & 7:00 (PDT).