Leicester City vs Southampton: match statistics
Southampton presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.0 points per match compared to just 0.2 points for Leicester City, who haven't won any of their last five fixtures. The visiting team stands out with higher efficiency in away matches, recording an average of 5.13 shots on target per match against the hosts' 3.67, with identical average possession at 55%. Leicester occupies an unfavorable 17th position in the table with a negative record of 10-8-13, while Southampton, in 14th place with a record of 11-10-10, shows greater stability. A key factor is also that Southampton has scored 6 goals in the last 5 matches while conceding only 3, indicating solid offensive and defensive disposition, whereas Leicester has scored only 4 goals while conceding as many as 9. Taking all statistics into account, Southampton has a clear advantage to secure three points in this clash.
Leicester City vs Southampton: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Leicester City played against Southampton in Championship (England). The game was played on February 10, 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Recent form
Leicester City has 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.20 points per game. Southampton has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Leicester City scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.52. Southampton scores 1.42 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 77% of Leicester City's games and 71% of Southampton's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 58%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Southampton has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.31 per game. Leicester City takes 11.7 shots per game, while Southampton takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Leicester City leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Southampton leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Leicester City's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Southampton, it is minutes 16-30 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Southampton presents significantly better form in the last five matches, earning 2.0 points per match compared to just 0.2 points for Leicester City, who haven't won any of their last five fixtures. The visiting team stands out with higher efficiency in away matches, recording an average of 5.13 shots on target per match against the hosts' 3.67, with identical average possession at 55%. Leicester occupies an unfavorable 17th position in the table with a negative record of 10-8-13, while Southampton, in 14th place with a record of 11-10-10, shows greater stability. A key factor is also that Southampton has scored 6 goals in the last 5 matches while conceding only 3, indicating solid offensive and defensive disposition, whereas Leicester has scored only 4 goals while conceding as many as 9. Taking all statistics into account, Southampton has a clear advantage to secure three points in this clash.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Leicester City | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Southampton is 900% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / game - Leicester City · 2 pts / game - Southampton
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Southampton is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Leicester City · 1.42 goals / game - Southampton
Southampton is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.52 goals / game - Leicester City · 1.32 goals / game - Southampton
Leicester City scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 meczów), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 meczów).
Southampton scores in 84% of games (26 of 31 meczów), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - Southampton
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Southampton is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - Leicester City · 1.39 pts / game - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 32%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Leicester City
Southampton
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Leicester City | Liga | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.84 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.74 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 77% | 56% | ▲ 71% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 50% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 25% | ▼ 23% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 87% | 71% | ▼ 61% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Leicester City's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Southampton. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Leicester City vs Southampton?
The Championship match finished Leicester City 3:4 Southampton. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Leicester City vs Southampton?
Leicester City score 1.32 goals per game on average and Southampton 1.42. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 77% of Leicester City's matches and 71% of Southampton's.
What form are Leicester City and Southampton in?
Over the last 5 games Leicester City have a 0-1-4 record (0.20 points per game) and Southampton 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Leicester City vs Southampton?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Leicester City vs Southampton: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.