Probable Lineups

4-3-3
4-3-3
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(85) 51 Goals 46 (88)
(58) 34 Assists 25 (57)
(6.7) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
24.6 Average Age 25.9
179.7 Average Height (cm) 184.2
(1.1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.1 (1)
(51%) 52% Aerial Duel Success 54% (54%)
(0.8) 0.7 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(0.9) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Southampton
Leicester
Player Reason Status Rating
Juan Larios Out N/A
Jack Stephens Out 6.54
Ross Stewart Out 6.08
Player Reason Status Rating
Conor Coady Out 6.56
Alex Smithies Out N/A
Dennis Praet Out 6.47

Team News

Southampton
Leicester
  • Russell Martin could make a handful of changes for the visit of Leicester with Carlos Alcaraz and Ryan Fraser both pushing to start on Friday.
  • The home fans could also witness a debut for Manchester City loanee Taylor Harwood-Bellis, who impressed for Burnley last season.
  • Kamaldeen Sulemana could return to the starting XI for the first time since last season, in a welcome boost for the Saints.
  • Deadline-day signing Thomas Cannon will likely make his debut for Leicester this weekend, although it remains to be seen whether that is through the middle or out wide.
  • A return to a 4-3-3 system could be on the cards for the away side following a disappointing defeat against Hull last time out.

Prediction

  • Southampton found themselves trailing 2-0 at the Stadium of Light inside ten minutes last time out as they succumbed to a humiliating 5-0 away defeat at the hands of Sunderland. Russell Martin's men were unbeaten in their opening four league games prior to that defeat, but eyebrows have now been raised.
  • Leicester's 100% record came to an end two weeks ago when they were beaten 1-0 on home soil by an in-form Hull side after failing to respond to an early Liam Delap goal. The Foxes have dropped to third in the table, behind Ipsiwch and Preston ahead of this game, but will reclaim the top spot with a win on Friday.
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