Football Result
Jordan Ayew 44'
Verification of the Result Prediction
Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
Leicester City
Draws
Southampton
In this English Premier League match on May 3, 2025, Leicester City defeated Southampton 2-0 at the King Power Stadium. Jamie Vardy opened the scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Jordan Ayew in the 44th minute, securing a comfortable lead for the home side before halftime. The match saw Leicester City with slightly less possession (49.6%) compared to Southampton (50.4%), but they were more efficient in converting their chances, registering 4 shots on target out of 14 total shots, while Southampton only managed 2 on target from 8 attempts. Southampton committed slightly more fouls (13) and received more yellow cards (3) compared to Leicester (12 fouls, 1 yellow card). The AI-powered pre-game prediction correctly forecasted a Leicester City win. This result marks a positive turn for Leicester City, who have struggled in their recent matches, losing their last four of five games prior to this victory. Southampton, on the other hand, have also been in poor form, failing to win in their last five matches.
Looking ahead, Leicester City faces a potentially tight match against Nottingham Forest, given the similar team rates (0.552 vs 0.583), although Nottingham Forest has lost their last 2 games. Their recent head-to-head record is split, with Nottingham Forest winning the most recent one, but Leicester winning the other ones. Southampton will have a daunting task against Manchester City, a team in excellent form with a much higher team rate (0.408 vs 0.874). The Saints will need to drastically improve their performance to stand a chance against the reigning champions. Considering past encounters, Manchester City has dominated Southampton in most of their recent games, further highlighting the challenge ahead for Southampton. This victory will undoubtedly boost Leicester City's morale as they prepare for their upcoming derby against Nottingham Forest, while Southampton needs to regroup quickly to avoid a heavy defeat against Manchester City.