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Southampton vs Leicester predictions: St Mary's to play host to a thriller

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Gareth FreemanGareth Freeman
Marti Cifuentes' Leicester have lost three of their last four matches in the Championship.
Marti Cifuentes' Leicester have lost three of their last four matches in the Championship.
  • Southampton have scored 10 goals across their last three games

  • Both teams have scored in eight of Leicester's last 10 games

  • Recommended bet: Over 3.5 goals

Southampton and Leicester City both have some work to do if they are to secure an immediate return to the Premier League after they dropped out of the top-flight last term.

Saints picked up just two wins in their opening 13 games, but have hit some form and are now looking for a fourth straight victory.

The St Mary's club are still in the bottom half of the table, but they are only four points off the play-off places.

Leicester have also hit some form after recording back-to-back wins, but they are also outside the promotion places, three points clear of their hosts in 10th spot.

The latest Southampton vs Leicester odds are available on LiveScore Bet

Team news

Southampton have no fresh injury concerns for Tuesday night's game and they could be tempted to stick with the same side that crushed Charlton 5-1 at the weekend.

The Foxes have a couple of new worries as Issahaku Fatawu may miss out after taking a knock in the win over Stoke last time out, while defender Luke Thomas is suspended after picking up a booking in that game.

The stats

At least four goals have been scored in three of Southampton's last six games, while over 3.5 goals has been a winning bet in three of the last four meetings between these two teams.

Leicester have gone 10 games without a clean sheet and Sanits have not kept a clean sheet in their last six.

The latest Southampton vs Leicester odds are available on LiveScore Bet

Prediction

Southampton appeared to be in danger of back-to-back relegations during the opening stages of the season, but a change in manager, with Tonda Eckert replacing Will Still earlier this month, has seen their fortunes improve dramatically.

Eckert is currently the interim boss, but it would not be a huge shock to see that become a permanent position after a run of three wins in as many games, although Leicester could be the toughest test he has faced so far.

The Foxes are also looking up the table after a run of seven points from the last nine available.

Leicester overcame automatic promotion hopefuls Stoke 2-1 at the weekend and could potentially move into the top six with a win in midweek.

With both attacks clicking into gear, the goals markets stand out in this game and backing these sides to combine for at least four goals looks like a good angle.

Southampton have scored 10 goals across their last three games, but their defence has been suspect, as they have gone six games without a clean sheet.

Leicester have gone 10 games without a shut-out, but they have also only failed to score in one away game across all competitions this season.

That suggests both of these teams can contribute and produce another high-scoring meeting, with over 3.5 goals landing in three of the last four fixtures between these two sides.

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