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Leicester 5-0 Southampton


Championship Matchday 38
King Power Stadium

25'
I. Fatawu
K. Dewsbury-Hall
62'
W. Ndidi
S. Mavididi
66'
J. Vestergaard
75'
I. Fatawu
H. Choudhury
79'
J. Vardy
I. Fatawu
81'
I. Fatawu
J. Vardy

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.00
4.00
3.25
Prob.
50%
25%
30.8%

Key points

• Leicester City is at the top of the Championship table with 91 points, showcasing a mix of wins and losses in their last six games.
• They have scored 7 goals in their recent six matches, averaging 1.17 goals per game.
• Leicester City has been strong at home, winning their last three matches at the King Power Stadium.
• Southampton is in 4th place with 84 points, featuring high-scoring games and a positive goal difference of 3 in their recent matches.
• Southampton's away form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six away games.
• The head-to-head history between Leicester City and Southampton shows Southampton winning 21 matches while Leicester has won 17, with 14 draws.

Current streaks

Leicester

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
1
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
8

Southampton

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
1
Since a loss
0
Clean sheets
0
Since a clean sheet
1

Recent form

Leicester

Leicester City, currently sitting at the top of the Championship table with 91 points from 43 games, have had a mixed bag of results in their last six matches. They have managed to secure three wins and suffered three losses, showcasing a pattern of alternating victories and defeats. Their most recent game saw them bounce back with a 2-1 win against West Brom, following two consecutive losses against Plymouth Argyle and Millwall. The Foxes have scored a total of 7 goals in these six games, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while conceding 6 goals at an average of 1 per game. Notably, their 3-1 victory against Norwich on April 1st stands out as a particularly high-scoring game among the recent fixtures.

Southampton

Southampton, currently sitting in 4th place in the Championship with 84 points from 42 games, have had a mixed bag of results in their last six matches. Despite their recent loss to Cardiff, they had put together an impressive three-game winning streak prior to that, showcasing their ability to bounce back from defeats. The Saints have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with five out of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams finding the back of the net in 67% of those matches. Their offensive prowess is evident, scoring 11 goals in the last six games at a rate of 1.83 per game, while conceding 8 goals at a rate of 1.33 per game, resulting in a positive goal difference of 3.

Leicester

1th · 29-4-10 · 81-39 (+42) · 91 pts
Last 6
LWWLLW
Results
W3 D0 L3
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
0
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Championship
Leicester
2 - 1
West Brom
· Championship
Plymouth Argyle
1 - 0
Leicester
· Championship
Millwall
1 - 0
Leicester
· Championship
Leicester
2 - 1
Birmingham
· Championship
Leicester
3 - 1
Norwich
· Championship
Bristol City
1 - 0
Leicester

Southampton

4th · 25-9-9 · 85-56 (+29) · 84 pts
Last 6
LDWWWL
Results
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
8
Per game
1.3
Goal difference
+3
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.17
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Championship
Cardiff
2 - 1
Southampton
· Championship
Southampton
3 - 0
Preston
· Championship
Southampton
3 - 2
Watford
· Championship
Southampton
2 - 1
Coventry
· Championship
Blackburn
0 - 0
Southampton
· Championship
Ipswich
3 - 2
Southampton

Recent home/away form

Leicester

Leicester City have been in excellent form at home recently, winning their last three matches at the King Power Stadium. Their home form has been a key factor in their push for promotion, as they currently sit top of the Championship with 91 points from 43 games. The Foxes have scored 11 goals in their last six home games, averaging 1.83 goals per game, while conceding seven at a rate of 1.17 per match. There have been some high-scoring encounters, with 83% of their recent home games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. A particularly notable result was their 3-1 victory over Norwich City on April 1st. However, Leicester did suffer back-to-back home defeats against Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough in early March, which briefly disrupted their momentum.

Southampton

Southampton's recent away form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six games on the road. They have suffered a run of three consecutive away defeats, including a high-scoring 3-2 loss against Ipswich and a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup. However, they have also managed to secure two away wins during this period, including a thrilling 4-3 victory against Birmingham in a goal-fest. Southampton's away matches have been particularly high-scoring, with 67% of their last six away games featuring over 2.5 goals, and an average of 3.33 total goals per game.

Leicester

1th · 29-4-10 · 81-39 (+42) · 91 pts
Last 6
WLLWWW
Results
W4 D0 L2
Goals scored
11
Per game
1.8
Goals against
7
Per game
1.2
Goal difference
+4
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
17%
Over 2.5
83%
· Championship
Leicester
2 - 1
West Brom
· Championship
Leicester
2 - 1
Birmingham
· Championship
Leicester
3 - 1
Norwich
· Championship
Leicester
1 - 2
Queens Park Rangers
· Championship
Leicester
1 - 2
Middlesbrough
· Championship
Leicester
2 - 0
Sheffield Wednesday

Southampton

4th · 25-9-9 · 85-56 (+29) · 84 pts
Last 6
WLWLDL
Results
W2 D1 L3
Goals scored
9
Per game
1.5
Goals against
11
Per game
1.8
Goal difference
-2
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
3.33
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Championship
Cardiff
2 - 1
Southampton
· Championship
Blackburn
0 - 0
Southampton
· Championship
Ipswich
3 - 2
Southampton
· Championship
Birmingham
3 - 4
Southampton
· FA Cup
Liverpool
3 - 0
Southampton
· Championship
West Brom
0 - 2
Southampton

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Leicester City and Southampton show that as of the information provided, the teams have played a total of 23 games, with the following results:

- Leicester City has won 17 matches.
- Southampton has won 21 matches.
- There have been 14 draws.

The average goals per match for Leicester City at home is 1.2, and for Southampton at home is 1.5. The average goals per match for Leicester City away is 1.5, and for Southampton away is 1.2.

Some notable results from their past meetings include:

- Southampton winning 0-9 against Leicester City on 25 October 2019 in League competition.
- Leicester City winning 6-0 against Southampton on 25 October 2019 in League competition.
- A 2-2 draw between Leicester City and Southampton on 2 April 2016, and a 1-1 draw on 26 May 2019.

For a more detailed analysis, you can refer to the sources provided, such as the head-to-head statistics from Matchstat, the comprehensive record of competitive matches from 11v11, and the specific match results from 31st March 1949 to 17th March 2024.

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