Southampton vs Leicester Prediction 14 February 2026
⭐️ Southampton are set to host Leicester on their home turf as they clash in the FA Cup. The match is part of the Round of 32. Both clubs are currently competing in the Championship and haven't had the most successful season so far. However, the Cup is a different ball game, and both teams will give their all to advance further. What will be the outcome of their encounter? Check out the prediction below.
Head-to-Head
The last official clash between these teams ended with a 3-4 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Leicester were the home side):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Southampton and Leicester:
- 50 matches played;
- home wins - 18, away wins - 21, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 65 by Southampton, 79 by Leicester;
- average goals in the first half - 1.46, second half - 1.42;
- average total goals per match - 2.88.
Head-to-head statistics Southampton - Leicester
Southampton Team Overview
Southampton are in excellent form, having secured victories in four of their last five matches and drawing one. This streak of success boosts their confidence on home turf. The team is known for their attacking style, focusing on ball possession and creating chances in front of the opponent's goal. However, it's worth noting their defensive frailties, as they concede an average of 2 goals per match. In the Championship, Southampton currently sit ninth in the table, with 46 points from 32 games.
Match Results: Southampton
Leicester City Team Overview
Leicester sit 21st in the Championship standings, having accumulated just 32 points. The Foxes are not in their best form, suffering four consecutive losses. They've shown inconsistency both in attack and defense, averaging only about a goal per game while conceding more than one and a half goals. Given the trend in Leicester's matches, with both teams scoring in 14 of the last 16 games, it's reasonable to expect them to actively seek counter-attacking opportunities against Southampton.
Match Results: Leicester City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 50;
- home team wins - 18, away team wins - 21, draws - 11.
- Leicester City won with a +1.5 handicap in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.3, the guests - 1.58;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 24; at the home team's field - 12.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in last 5 Southampton home games.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Leicester City games.
Prediction on corners
Southampton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.75.
Leicester City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 10, away - 10;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; away - 3.6.
- Leicester City have taken under 3.5 corners in 9 of last 10 away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2 (1 for home team and 1 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.04 (1 for home team and 1.04 for away team).
Southampton: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2; at home - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.75.
Leicester City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.3; away - 2.2.
- Under 3.5 yellow cards in 9 of last 10 Leicester City games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 50;
- both teams scored all-time - 24 times;
- on the home team’s field - 12 times.
- Leicester City have scored and conceded in 14 of last 16 games.
- Leicester City have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 away games.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Analyzing the current form of the teams and their head-to-head statistics, it's clear there is potential for high scoring from both sides due to the visitors' defensive issues and the hosts' strong attacking line. Therefore, a reasonable prediction would be to bet on both teams to score. A possible scoreline could be 2-1.
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Betting Tips: Southampton - Leicester City
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