Bitesize Prediction: Southampton vs Leeds – 30/09/23

Competition: Championship

Market: Leeds draw no bet

Odds: 4/5 @ 1xBet

Looking to extend on their recent Championship flurry this weekend, Leeds will travel to a struggling Southampton on Saturday lunchtime.

Starting with the hosts, while Southampton might have opened the 2023/24 campaign with their sights set on securing an immediate Premier League return, the Saints find themselves in the midst of a nightmare spell. Last seen putting in another worrying performance as they slipped to a 2-1 loss away at relegation scrappers Middlesbrough, it appears that there is mounting pressure on Russell Martin’s shoulders. Freefalling down the Championship standings and with the feel of a squad seeking a much-needed boost, the former Swansea boss has seen his side remarkably lose each of their previous four second-tier showdowns. Heading into September’s international break with an infamous 5-0 drumming at the hands of Sunderland, Southampton will be more than aware that they face another stern examination here. Including a 1-0 loss against Ipswich in their last appearance at St. Mary’s on September 19th, it is worth highlighting that Martin’s struggling squad have lost each of their last four Championship matchups by an aggregate score of 12-2.

As for the visitors, while Leeds might have initially struggled to find their feet when making their Championship return last month, it appears that the Whites are starting to enjoy life under Daniel Farke. Putting in a stellar performance at Elland Road last weekend as they cruised their way to a 3-0 romp against Watford, the former Norwich boss finds his side tipped as a leading contender to make an immediate Premier League return in 2024. Likewise, marking their return from September’s international break with another 3-0 victory away at Millwall, the Yorkshire-based outfit have also made plenty of defensive improvements. In fact, along with keeping a clean sheet in each of their previous four second-tier showdowns, Leeds are also enjoying a six-match unbeaten flurry while on Championship duties. Landing a 1-0 victory when they last met the Saints at Elland Road back on February 25th, we are backing an away draw no bet here.

Bet: Leeds draw no bet against Southampton 4/5 for Saturday’s Championship showdown @ 1xBet