LiontipsSouthampton vs Leicester. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (April 30, 2021).
Command Analysis
Last week the Saints lost again. This time, Ralph Hasenhüttl's players lost away 1:2 to Tottenham. This is the third defeat in a row for Southampton and the second in the Premier League, and all three defeats Soton suffered away. Before being defeated by the Spurs, the Saints lost to West Bromwich (0:3), and in the FA Cup semifinals, they lost to Leicester (0:1) and were kicked out of the tournament.
That completely deprived Southampton of motivation for the rest of the season. In the Premier League standings, Ralph Hasenhüttl's men are now 15th. The team currently has 36 points, and just three more points can save them from potential relegation. Soton are now nine points ahead of the group of outsiders and have a game in hand.
In their last home games, Southampton beat Burnley 3:2. Thus, the Saints interrupted a winless streak in the Premier League, which lasted for six games in a row - five defeats and one draw. Overall, Southampton is 12th in the Premier League in terms of performance at home. Out of 15 home games, Soton won six, lost seven, and drew two.
Due to injuries, midfielders Oriol Romeu and William Smallbone are out, as well as forward Michael Obafemi. Ryan Bertrand and Danny Ings are doubtful.
After beating Southampton in FA Cup, the Foxes have played two successful Premier League games. Brendan Rodgers' team beat West Bromwich 3:0 and Crystal Palace 2:1.
Thanks to these two victories, the team from Leicestershire is now ahead of their closest pursuers by four points, and the distance from the fifth position is now seven points. Leicester keep third place in the league standings. The team has good chances to win one of the sets of medals, as well a ticket to the Champions League.
One of the main strengths of Leicester right now is the attack. At the moment, the Foxes have already put 60 goals into the opponents' nets. Only both teams from Manchester, who occupy the first two places in the Premier League table, have scored more goals.
Away Brendan Rodgers' men are one of the best teams. Out of 16 away games of the league, the Foxes won ten, drew four, and lost two. This is currently the third result in the Premier League.
Leicester have three injuries: midfielder Harvey Barnes and two defenders, James Justin and Wes Morgan.
Trends
СтавкаTotal over 1.5 goals in 1st half
In four of the last five head-to-head League games at Southampton's field, more than one goal was scored in the first half.
СтавкаKelechi Iheanacho to score
Leicester forward scored 12 goals in the last nine official games.
СтавкаExact score 1: 2
The opponents have scored at least three goals in six of their last eight head-to-head games at St Mary's (in the Premier League).
Tip and bets
Leicester have played quite successfully at St Mary's in recent years. There the Foxes have beaten the Saints in the last three games. Last year, the defeat of the hosts was especially humiliating - 0: 9. Now both opponents have motivation, but the guests look a little stronger.
Our prediction - Leicester to win.
More than two goals have been scored in the last five head-to-head games on Southampton's field. We are expecting a high-scoring performance from the teams.
The second bet - total over 2.5 goals.
