Southampton vs Leicester City Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

The Foxes are on a four-match winning streak against the Saints.

Southampton are ready to take on Leicester City for their matchweek 16 fixture of the English League Championship 2025-26 season. St. Mary’s Stadium is all set to witness this entertaining clash.

The Saints have not been able to perform well in the English football second division since the start of the season. However, their efforts in their last three games have helped them with three positive outcomes. Southampton will be looking to continue their winning run.

Leicester City have put up average performances in the EFL Championship this season as they are placed 10th on the points table at the moment. They have secured two wins in their last two games. The Foxes will be away from home in their next league game, but will not be under much pressure.

Kick-off:

• Location: Southampton, England
• Stadium: St. Mary’s Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, November 26
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, November 25; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: John Busby
• VAR: Not in use

Form:

Southampton: L-L-W-W-W

Leicester: L-L-D-W-W

Players to Watch

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Adam Armstrong is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for the hosts. He has nine goal contributions in 16 EFL Championship games this season and will be looking to add more to his tally. Armstrong scored for Southampton in their last match as well and will be keen to extend his form now.

Fatawu Issahaku (Leicester)

The 21-year-old can make plays and score goals, making him a constant problem for the opponents in the upcoming fixture. He has scored three goals and has four assists to his name in 16 EFL Championship contests this season. Fatawu Issahaku will be leading the attack from the right.

Match Facts

• Leicester City have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 10 matches.
• Southampton haven’t kept a clean sheet in six games.
• The Saints have lost all of their last four meetings against the Foxes.

Southampton vs Leicester: Betting Tips and Odds

• Leicester City to win @12/5 Spread Ex
• Fatawu Issahaku to score @18/5 Virgin bet
• Goals under 3.5 @1/3 bet365

Injury and Team News

Southampton will be without the services of Cameron Archer, Elias Jelert and three other squad members. They are injured.

Harry Souttar, Victor Kristiansen and four other players will not be in action for Leicester City due to their injuries. Luke Thomas is suspended.

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— Leicester City (@LCFC) November 23, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 102

Southampton won: 36

Leicester won: 36

Draws: 30

Predicted Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Bazunu (GK); Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Stephens; Fellows, Bragg, Jander, Manning; Azaz, Weschenfelder Scienza; Armstrong

Leicester predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Begovic (GK); Choudhury, Faes, Vestergaard, Pereira; Winks, Skipp; Issahaku, James, Mavididi; Daka

Match Prediction

These clubs are in a positive form at the moment and will produce a close game. Leicester City are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Southampton in their upcoming EFL Championship clash.

Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Leicester

Telecast Details

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USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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