Leicester v Southampton predictions: Defensive deficiencies may be evident

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Leicester City v Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

3pm Saturday

Best bet

Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals
1pt 10-11 bet365 & BoyleSports

Team news

Leicester
Wesley Fofana has asked not to be involved, but Harvey Barnes should return. Ricardo Pereira and Ryan Bertrand remain sidelined.

Southampton
Romain Perraud is a doubt and Theo Walcott is out, but Che Adams should feature.

Match preview

Leicester and Southampton have had tricky starts to the season for a number of reasons, perhaps best summarised by the fact that their managers are two of the first three in the sack-race market.

Brendan Rodgers’ side will be further disrupted by the fact that Wesley Fofana has asked to be left out amid interest from Chelsea.

The defensive issues which plagued the Foxes throughout last year have reared their head again as they have conceded six goals in their opening two games.

Saturday's opponents Southampton have also let in six goals and the likelihood is that this will be an open affair once more, particularly given the absence of Fofana.

Both teams have scored and over 2.5 goals have been netted in all four games these sides have been involved in this season and the same outcome is fancied again.

Key stat

No team have conceded more goals in the Premier League than Leicester and Southampton's six each.

Inside info

Leicester

Penalty taker Jamie Vardy
Assist ace Harvey Barnes
Set-piece aerial threat Jonny Evans
Card magnet Wilfred Ndidi

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Assist ace James Ward-Prowse
Set-piece aerial threat Jan Bednarek
Card magnet Mohamed Salisu

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