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
Key match information
Leicester City played Southampton in Championship (England). The match was played on 10 February 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Current form
Leicester City: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match. Southampton: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Leicester City scores 1.32 and concedes 1.52 goals per match. Southampton scores 1.42 and concedes 1.32. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Leicester City 77%, Southampton 71%. Over 2.5: Leicester City 65%, Southampton 58%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Southampton has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.31. Leicester City: 11.7 shots per match, Southampton: 14.2.
Match halves
Leicester City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.65. Southampton: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Leicester City: 76-90+ (12 goals). Southampton: 16-30 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 0%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Southampton is 900% better for: last-5 form.
0.2 pts / match - Leicester City · 2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.32 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.42 goals / match - Southampton
Southampton is 15% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.52 goals / match - Leicester City · 1.32 goals / match - Southampton
Leicester City scores in 84% of matches (26 of 31 matches), while Southampton keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 31 matches).
Southampton scores in 84% of matches (26 of 31 matches), while Leicester City keeps a clean sheet in 10% (3 of 31 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Leicester City
Over / Under - Southampton
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Leicester City · 1.39 pts / match - Southampton
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Leicester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 32%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Southampton - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Leicester City
Southampton
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Leicester City 0 - 0 - 1 Southampton. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.