Prediction: Leeds United to win 2-1
Best Odds: 15/2
Bookmaker: Betfair
Leeds United and Southampton will face each other in the Premier League this weekend. The match between the West Yorkshire club and the Saints will be held at Elland Road and is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time on Saturday.
Leeds United
Leeds United almost got relegated from the Premier League to the Championship at the end of last season, and things are just as dire this time around. Jesse Marsch recently lost his managerial job at Elland Road, and Javi Gracia has now been appointed in his place. There are still enough matches for the Whites to get things right, but it does look like things could go down to the wire.
The West Yorkshire club are second from bottom in the Premier League table at the moment with 19 points from 23 matches. The Whites are a point behind third-from-bottom West Ham United and two points behind 17th-placed Bournemouth.
Leeds will head into the Premier League match against Southampton at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Everton away from home at Goodison Park in the league. It came after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester United at home in the league and followed a 2-2 draw with Erik ten Hag’s side away at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Team News:
Leeds United could line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Patrick Bamford has not been in great form this season, but the English striker is likely to lead the line for the West Yorkshire club. Jack Harrison could be the central attacking midfielder. Weston McKennie and Tyler Adam will be the two enforcers in midfield.
Southampton
Southampton are on the hunt for their third manager of the season. Ralph Hasenhüttl was sacked earlier this campaign, and his successor, Nathan Jones, lasted just months before getting the boot. The Saints did win last weekend, but things remain dire for one of the most stablished clubs in the Premier League. There is a distinct possibility that they will be playing in the Championship next season.
The Saints are at the foot of the Premier League table at the moment with 18 points from 23 matches. Southampton are two points behind third-from-bottom West Ham United and three points behind 17th-placed Bournemouth.
Southampton will head into the Premier League game against Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon on the back of a 1-0 win against Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in London in the league. It followed a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers at St. Mary’s Stadium in the league and came after a 3-0 loss to Brentford away from home in London in the Premier League.
Team News:
Southampton are unlikely to make too many changes to the team that won against Chelsea last weekend. The Saints are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation. James Ward-Prowse will be a key player in midfield.
Key Factors to Consider
- Leeds United have won 4 Premier League games all season.
- Southampton have won 5 Premier League games all season.
- Leeds United have scored 28 goals in 23 Premier League matches so far this campaign.
- Southampton have conceded 40 goals in 23 Premier League matches so far this campaign.
- Southampton have won 2 of their last 6 Premier League games.
Conclusion
Leeds United are in dire form at the moment, but they do play better than Southampton. And the Whites also have arguably a better team. Leeds will fancy their chances of picking up all three points against the Saints especially as the match is at home and they have a new manager. It is likely that this match will end in a narrow home win.
Prediction: Leeds United to win 2-1
Best Odds: 15/2
Bookmaker: Betfair
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