The Foxes welcome Southampton to the King Power Stadium on 3rd May 2025 in an electrifying Premier League encounter. Both sides are confirmed to have been relegated to the second tier of English football but will be looking for something to cheer their fans. Ayomide Oguntimehin previews the encounter.
Match Preview: Leicester City vs Southampton
Leicester’s Premier League return hasn’t gone to plan, and they find themselves slipping closer to the bottom after a string of poor results. With no wins in their last five matches and just two goals scored, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side urgently need a response at home, where they’ve lost five straight games.
Southampton haven’t fared much better, but they have shown a bit more resilience on the road. A draw at West Ham and a win at Ipswich offer some hope. However, defensive frailties persist, and a visit to the King Power could once again expose their vulnerabilities if Leicester bring their A-game.
Head-to-Head: Leicester City vs Southampton
- 19.10.2024 (PL): Southampton 2–3 Leicester
- 23.04.2024 (CHA): Leicester 5–0 Southampton
- 15.09.2023 (CHA): Southampton 1–4 Leicester
- 04.03.2023 (PL): Southampton 1–0 Leicester
- 20.08.2022 (PL): Leicester 1–2 Southampton
Leicester have enjoyed the better of this fixture in recent years, winning three of the last five meetings—including two big wins in the Championship. Southampton’s last away win at the King Power came in 2022.
Recent Form: Leicester City
Leicester are enduring a worrying slump in form. They’ve lost four of their last five games, including a crushing 3–0 defeat away to Wolves and a disheartening 1–0 home loss to Liverpool. A 2–2 draw against Brighton offered hope, but back-to-back heavy defeats to Newcastle and Manchester City have left the Foxes dangerously low on confidence.
Recent Form: Southampton
Southampton are also in a rough patch, although they’ve managed to grind out a couple of draws. They narrowly lost 2–1 to Fulham at home in their last outing, following a gritty 1–1 draw at West Ham. However, heavy defeats to Aston Villa and Tottenham earlier in April exposed their defensive woes.
Player to Watch: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
Wilfred Ndidi remains a crucial figure in the heart of Leicester’s midfield. His ability to break up play and transition defence into attack is expected to play a key role in this encounter.
Player to Watch: Joe Aribo (Southampton)
Joe Aribo’s forward runs are a creative spark in a side struggling for goals. His experience might prove vital in a tense away fixture.
Leicester City vs Southampton Best Betting Odds
- Home to Win (Leicester City): 2.33 on 1xBet
