Southampton vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips

Southampton vs Leicester Match Preview

Southampton return to St Mary’s with improving form and a renewed edge in attack, while Leicester arrive with a mixed run that includes tight games and narrow defeats on the road.

Both teams have shown they can score, but neither has been reliable defensively in recent weeks. Their H2H history also leans toward open football with goals on both sides. This matchup has the feel of a fluid, high-tempo contest.

Southampton Finding Momentum but Still Vulnerable

Southampton have five wins and six draws from sixteen league matches, yet their defensive record of twenty-two goals conceded shows they remain open at times. Their recent run, however, is strong: a 5-1 win at Charlton, a 3-1 home victory over Sheffield Wednesday, and a 2-1 away success at QPR underline their forward threat.

At home they have taken steady points without fully convincing, drawing with Swansea and Middlesbrough and losing 2-0 to Preston.

Even so, their seven home goals and seven conceded highlight a balanced but unpredictable profile. The Saints can create pressure, especially in transitions, but they also allow opponents gaps. That contrast has shaped most of their recent matches.

Leicester Dangerous but Inconsistent on the Road

Leicester have six wins and six draws from their sixteen matches and remain competitive despite uneven away form. They have claimed strong results on the road, such as a 2-1 win at Stoke and a 3-1 victory at Swansea, yet they have also slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Millwall and a 2-1 loss at Hull City.

Their eight away games show eleven goals scored and ten conceded, underlining the frequent swings in their performances.

The Foxes remain a threat in transition and often find routes to goal, but their defensive lapses make them vulnerable in tight contests.

Their H2H record against Southampton, including recent high-scoring wins, shows they can hurt the Saints when chances arise.

Southampton vs Leicester Prediction

The best bet is Both teams to score & Over 2.5 goals at 2.20 odds. Recent form points strongly toward goals: Southampton’s last three wins came with multiple goals scored, while Leicester’s away matches regularly feature both sides finding the net. The styles match up for an open game with chances flowing both ways.

A suitable correct score prediction is 2-2 full-time at 15.00 odds. Both teams carry goal threats, both concede under pressure, and their recent league and head-to-head patterns support the possibility of a high-tempo draw.

Marco Marin- November 23, 2025

Southampton vs Leicester Betting Tips

Both teams to Score & Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.20 Odds

2-2 Full-time Correct Score

OK

15.00 Odds