The Saints have produced plenty of goals at both ends of the pitch in recent seasons, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same against Rodgers’ men
Southampton will be hoping for a first win in five Premier League matches when they welcome Leicester City to St Mary’s Stadium on Friday.
Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men are only above the relegation zone on goal difference, having taken just a single point from the last available 12.
Southampton vs Leicester City latest odds
Without a win in six league matches on home turf, they are priced at 2.88 with Sportsbet to come out on top in front of their own fans for the first time since mid-April.
In contrast, the Foxes are flying high in third place, and are 2.30 favourites to move temporarily above Manchester City and into second with a victory here.
Just three of the last 17 league meetings between this pair have resulted in draws, but there are odds of 3.40 available on this one finishing up all square.
Southampton vs Leicester City team news
Moussa Djenepo and Cedric Soares both remain unavailable for selection due to respective hip and calf injuries.
James Maddison is doubtful after playing through the pain of an ankle injury in last weekend’s win over Burnley, while Matty James is a long-term absentee.
Southampton vs Leicester City preview
Although the long-suffering home crowd haven’t seen many victories over the last season or so, they have at least been able to celebrate at least one goal in 18 consecutive league fixtures.
The fact that run has seen just five victories underlines the Saints’ defensive shortcomings, having kept just one clean sheet in those 18 league home games and a mere five in 37 league fixtures home or away.
With 14 goals to their name in just the last four matches, Brendan Rodgers’ side will certainly be backing themselves to get on the scoresheet at least once on the south coast.
Southampton vs Leicester City predictions
All in all, odds of 2.10 seem like excellent value on both teams getting on target and over 2.5 goals being scored for Southampton’s 14th league home game in 18, as well as a sixth league match in eight for Leicester.
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Over 2.5 goals & bpth teams to score for a 1pt stake at 2.10 with Sportsbet
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