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Leicester City will be looking to open up a five-point lead at the top of the EFL Championship table when they play host to Southampton on Tuesday.
The Saints have failed to win their last three away matches and will journey to the King Power Stadium looking to end this dry spell.
Leicester City picked up three huge points in their title quest as they secured a nervy 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
The Foxes had suffered successive defeats against Millwall and Plymouth Argyle in their two previous outings — a run which threatened to derail their title pursuit.
With 91 points from 43 matches, Leicester City currently sit at the top of the EFL Championship table, two points above second-placed Ipswich Town.
In stark contrast, Southampton’s title dreams suffered a major blow at the weekend as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Before that, the Saints were on a four-game unbeaten run, playing out a goalless draw with Blackburn Rovers on April 6 before winning their subsequent three outings.
With 84 points from 43 matches, Southampton are currently fourth in the league table, five points adrift of the second automatic qualification spot.
Leicester City vs Southampton Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 100th meeting between Leicester City and Southampton, with the Saints claiming 36 wins in their previous 99 encounters.
- Leicester City have picked up three fewer victories since their first encounter in January 1898, while the spoils have been shared on 30 occasions.
- Southampton have failed to win their last three matches on the road, claiming one point from a possible nine since March’s 4-3 victory at Birmingham City.
- Leicester have won their last three games at the King Power Stadium and currently boast the division’s third-best home record, having picked up 49 points from 21 matches.
Leicester City vs Southampton Prediction
The last six meetings between Leicester and Southampton have produced a combined 20 goals and we anticipate another end-to-end affair on Tuesday.
Leicester have been tough to crack at home this season and we see them scraping a potentially vital victory in their title push.
Prediction: Leicester City 2-1 Southampton
Leicester City vs Southampton Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Leicester City to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been three or more goals scored in four of the last five meetings between the two sides)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have also scored in five of their last six clashes)
