Leicester City FC vs Southampton FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Mick McDonough
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Southampton FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Jan | Newport County AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Everton FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Dec | Chelsea FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Leicester City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
72%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Leicester City FC and Southampton FC has kicked off!
- 5' Rachid Ghezzal has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 359 appearances.
- 10' Southampton FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 11' Against the run of play, James Ward-Prowse has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 16' Leicester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Southampton FC's shape.
- 20' A moment of madness from James Maddison on 20 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Leicester City FC will be frustrated.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kasper Schmeichel suffering a number of foals already.
- 34' Southampton FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 35' It’s a booking for Leicester City FC player. Ben Chilwell gets a Yellow card.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Southampton FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 45' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Shane Long makes no mistake. 0-2!
- 46' The whistle greets Nampalys Mendy as he departs to be replaced by Harvey Barnes.
- 47' Shane Long makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' The referee shows Southampton FC player a Yellow card on 54.
- 57' Fresh legs for Southampton FC! Cedric comes on to replace Stuart Armstrong.
- 58' What composure from Wilfred Ndidi! The Nigeria international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 63' Leicester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Leicester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 73' Tunisia international Yan Valery has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' Time for substitution for Leicester City FC. Hamza Choudhury is replaced by Rachid Ghezzal.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 86' Over 86 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' Sam Gallagher has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nathan Redmond on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Leicester City FC 1-2 Southampton FC.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 9
- 25
- 1
- 10
- 5
- 3
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↓ Demarai Gray 46'
- 38
-
24
Nampalys Mendy ↓ Harvey Barnes 46'
- 14
Bench
- 8
- 12
- 2
-
7
Demarai Gray ↑ 46'
-
31
Rachid Ghezzal ↑ 77'
- 4
-
19
Harvey Barnes ↑ 46'
Coach
Claude Puel
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 4
- 1
- 5
- 35
- 16
- 14
-
22
Nathan Redmond ↓ Sam Gallagher 90'
-
7
Shane Long ↓ Callum Slattery 76'
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↓ Cedric 57'
- 43
Bench
- 39
-
2
Cedric ↑ 57'
- 28
-
15
Sam Gallagher ↑ 90'
- 11
-
55
Callum Slattery ↑ 76'
- 66
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jamie Vardy | 8 |
| James Maddison | 6 |
| Ayoze Perez | 5 |
| Che Adams | 3 |
| Abdul Issahaku | 3 |
| Wilfred Ndidi | 3 |
| James Ward-Prowse | 3 |
| Jordan Ayew | 2 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2019-01-12
Leicester City FC
1–2
Southampton FC
L
2019-01-06
Newport County AFC
2–1
Leicester City FC
L
2019-01-01
Everton FC
0–1
Leicester City FC
W
2018-12-29
Leicester City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2018-12-26
Leicester City FC
2–1
Manchester City FC
W
2018-12-22
Chelsea FC
0–1
Leicester City FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.27
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Leicester City FC or Southampton FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Southampton FC
64%
Leicester City FC or Southampton FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
8.9%
1 – 0
8.4%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 20% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.