2020-21 Premier League – Leicester vs Southampton Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Leicester vs Southampton kick off? Saturday 16th January, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Leicester vs Southampton being played? King Power Stadium, Leicester
Where can I get tickets for Leicester vs Southampton? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Leicester vs Southampton on in the UK? BT Sport
Where can I stream Leicester vs Southampton in the UK? BT Sport subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport website & app
THE TEAM NEWS
LEICESTER
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Justin, Forfana, Evans, Castagne; Ndidi, Tielemens; Albrighton, Maddison, Barnes; Vardy
UNAVAILABLE: Praet (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ricardo Pereira (Injured)
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Walker-Peters, Bednarek, Stephens, Bertrand; Armstrong, Diallo, Ward-Prowse, Walcott; Long, Adams
UNAVAILABLE: Vestergaard (Injured), Redmond (Injured), Djenepo (Injured), Obafemi (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Ings (Isolating), Tella (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Southampton can move level on points with Leicester should they pick up victory at the King Power Stadium this weekend and Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side have every reason to be confident, having won their last two Premier League games away at Leicester. A Covid-19 outbreak at Shrewsbury Town saw the Saints’ FA Cup third round tie against the League One side last weekend postponed and as such they have not played since their 1-0 victory against defending Premier League champions Liverpool. Defensively Southampton have been outstanding recently, keeping three successive clean sheets heading into this match and their backline will need to be on form once again here, with Leicester having scored 11 goals in their last five games in all competitions. The Foxes with home advantage will be considered favourites, however Southampton have proven themselves as capable of picking up positive results against any side in the division and following an extended period of rest, will be confident of picking up at least a point here. With that in mind, consider the visitors double chance here.
