Leicester City’s seemingly unstoppable march on the Premier League crown continues apace as they welcome Southampton to the King Power Stadium. The Foxes have lost just once since the turn of the year, while Saints aim to record their third straight victory.
Although seven teams tallied more attempts than Leicester (54) across their last four matches, Claudio Ranieri’s troops fashioned the joint-most big chances (10). In light of their middling goal haul (five), the Foxes relied upon a defence that conceded the fewest goals (two) and just one big chance per match. Throughout the course of the campaign, only five teams have conceded fewer goals at home (15) than Leicester, ensuring that Saints’ forwards are set for a testing afternoon.
Southampton have flattered to deceive on their travels this season, ranking joint-fourth-bottom for goals (13) and third-bottom for shot-conversion rate (7.2%). On a more positive note, only two teams’ defences have been breached on fewer occasions than Saints’ (14) in road matches. Moreover, Ronald Koeman’s charges rank joint-fourth – alongside Leicester – for clean sheets (12), portending an attritional affair in the East Midlands.
