Leicester vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips: Vardy to find the net in Championship clash
Leicester City can take a giant step towards the Championship title as they take on Southampton at the King Power. Read about our best bets for the game below.
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Prior to Leeds’ visit to Middlesbrough on Monday evening, Leicester hold a two point lead at the top of the Championship table. The Foxes are priced at just 2/7 to clinch the title and return to the Premier League at the first time of asking. With three games remaining of the campaign, Enzo Maresca’s men cannot afford any slip ups and they can be sided with around even money in the match result market to collect three points on Tuesday.
Southampton had almost brought themselves back into the hunt for automatic promotion, however a shock 2-1 defeat on the road at Cardiff on Saturday has hindered their chances. A place in the play-offs now looks most likely for Saints, although a win here over Leicester would see them close the gap on the top-3. Russell Martin’s side can be backed at 14/5 for the win, while the draw is chalked-up at 23/10.
Leicester vs Southampton Tips
At the ripe old age of 37, Jamie Vardy continues to be a problem for defences and we are kicking off our tips on Tuesday, by backing him to score anytime in the match.
BetMGM go 6/5 that the Premier League winner finds the net in this game, having done so on 15 occasions this season despite only starting 15 matches. On his most recent outing, Vardy scored in the 2-1 win over West Brom in a game where he let off six shots in total.
The veteran striker will also be on penalty duty which gives more appeal to the current price on show. Across Southampton’s last four away matches, they have conceded eight goals and could be vulnerable to the firepower that Leicester have at their disposal.
We have also taken a lean towards a selection from the ‘Exact Winning Margin’ market and are backing Leicester to win the game by exactly one goal at 3/1. Leicester are winless in their last five away matches, however their form in front of their own fans has been much better and has been the main reason they are still top of the table.
The Foxes have won their last three matches at The King Power stadium. The last two of those victories have both been with a 2-1 scoreline meaning this bet would have been a winner. We don’t envisage the hosts running away with the game on Tuesday and a tight nervy affair could well be on the cards. Due to their strong showings at home, we feel the 3/1 looks a very backable price for Leicester to win the game by exactly one goal.
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