"Starting with the hosts, while Southampton are still waiting to appoint a permanent replacement for Will Still, the Saints have only continued to shine since they sacked the former Reims boss earlier in the month. Despite opening up the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a public nightmare, they are suddenly enjoying what has become a real purple patch. Last seen over the weekend marking their return from November's international break with a sensational 5-1 romp away at Charlton,"
"As for the visitors, also losing their Premier League status with a whimper last season, Leicester find themselves in an almost identical position to Tuesday's opponents. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, the Foxes almost find themselves sat in Championship limbo. However, marking their return from November's international break with a 2-1 victory at home against Stoke, Marti Cifuentes' men have secured consecutive Championship wins for the first time since the end of August."
Southampton welcome Leicester to St. Mary's after a managerial change and a surge in form that produced three straight Championship wins, including a 5-1 away victory at Charlton and a 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday. The Saints have scored freely but recorded only one clean sheet since mid-September, indicating attacking strength and defensive vulnerability. Leicester, relegated last season, have faced scrutiny but have also won consecutive league matches for the first time since August, including 2-1 victories over Stoke and Norwich. Both teams' recent scoring records and defensive lapses increase the likelihood of both sides finding the net.
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