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Leicester City vs Southampton Prediction & Preview

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As the Championship heats up, all eyes will be on King Power Stadium this Tuesday for a critical clash between league leaders Leicester City and fourth-placed Southampton. With just seven rounds remaining, every match is pivotal in shaping the final standings.

Leicester City, under Enzo Maresca's guidance, sits comfortably at the top with 91 points but can't afford complacency. Their recent form shows some resilience with three wins in their last five matches; however, those two losses hint at potential vulnerabilities. Their latest victory was a hard-fought 2-1 win against West Bromwich Albion at home.

Southampton, coached by Russell Martin, are also showing signs of strain with an identical record of two wins and two losses in their recent outings, plus a draw to add some balance. They'll be looking to bounce back from their recent 2-1 defeat away to Cardiff City.

Historically speaking, these teams have been evenly matched in head-to-head encounters with two wins each and one draw over their last five meetings. However, Leicester dominated the most recent bout with a convincing 4-1 victory at St. Mary's Stadium earlier this season.

In terms of scoring prowess when playing at home this season Leicester averages 2 goals per game while conceding just about 1.25 goals per game – demonstrating solid defensive and offensive performances on familiar turf. Southampton’s away stats tell a slightly worrying tale as they concede an average of 2.2 goals per game while scoring less frequently than they do at home (1.4 goals per game).

With both teams showing fluctuating forms but high stakes involved as they push for promotion or solidify playoff spots respectively - expect sparks to fly in this upcoming fixture.

Bet

Given both teams' current form and historical performance against each other coupled with the goal statistics when playing away/home respectively – betting on 'Over 2.5 goals' seems like a valuable option here especially considering its odds of 1.57 which suggests it is quite likely compared to other outcomes like Home Win or Away Win where inconsistency could deter certainty.