Southampton vs Leicester Prediction & Betting Tips (14 February)

In the previous round, Southampton won against League One 3rd division side Doncaster 2-3. Relegated from the Premier League last year, the Saints have struggled to readjust to the demands of the Championship. On the other hand, they have found the right fuel in recent weeks, as evidenced by their current series of five matches without defeat, 4 victories and 1 draw. Tonda Eckert's squad remains on the successes acquired against Stoke 0-2, Watford 1-0 and... Leicester this week by overcoming a handicap of three goals 3-4.

Southampton are now 9th in the Championship and are 1 point behind the last qualifying seat for the accession play-offs. For their entry into this FA Cup, Leicester defeated Cheltenham 0-2 away from home. Also relegated from the Premier League at the end of the previous financial year, the Foxes are in great difficulty this season and will even have to work to avoid the descent to League One 3rd division. They now occupy 21st place in the Championship with the same number of points as the first relegated team. Please note that the club received a 6-point penalty. Unable to win in the last six days 1 draw and 5 defeats, Leicester have just lost against Oxford United 1-2, Charlton 0-2, Birmingham 2-1 and Southampton this week 3-4. 

Southampton are deprived of the experienced midfielder passed by Barça Romeu, the young striker Robinson (18 years old, 2 goals in the Championship) and the long-time absent defender Roerslev, injured. Playmaker Azaz (8 goals and 5 assists in the Championship) and winger Scienza (5 goals and 6 assists in the Championship) are available. To start up front, Archer (2 goals in the Championship) and Stewart (4 goals and 2 assists in the Championship) are in the balance. This winter, the important striker Armstrong (11 goals and 4 assists in the Championship) was sold to Wolverhampton. For Leicester, the important midfielder passed by Rennes Jordan James (9 goals and 3 assists in the Championship) is unavailable this weekend.

We also find in the infirmary the executives Verstergaard (defender) and Choudhury (midfielder), the recent recruit Aribo (midfielder), the long-absent defender Souttar and the replacement midfielder Ramsey. Additionally, important winger De Cordova-Reid is suspended. Ghanaian winger Fatawu (8 goals and 7 assists in the Championship) plays a leading role for the Foxes. We can also mention the presence of former Ligue 1 residents Ricardo Pereira (ex-Nice) and Mavididi (ex-Montpellier), midfielders Skipp and Winks and even striker Daka (2 goals and 3 assists in the Championship).

• Summary: Southampton is going head to head with Leicester City starting on 14 Feb 2026 at 15:00 UTC . The match is a part of the FA Cup .
• Referee: Matthew Corlett
• Southampton Feedinco Rating: 6.84
• Leicester Feedinco Rating: 6.72