2020-21 Premier League – Leeds Utd vs Southampton Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Leeds Utd vs Southampton kick off? Tuesday 23rd February, 2021 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is Leeds Utd vs Southampton being played? Elland Road, Leeds
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Utd vs Southampton? Some clubs can now have some fans back in their stadiums so it is worth checking official club websites for the latest updates on the ticket situation
What TV channel is Leeds Utd vs Southampton on in the UK? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Leeds Utd vs Southampton in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live via Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-4-1-1): Meslier; Ayling, Strujik, Cooper, Dallas; Raphinha, Shackleton, Klich, Harrison; Roberts; Bamford
UNAVAILABLE: Berardi (Injured), Koch (Injured), Forshaw (Injured), Poveda-Ocampo (Injured), Phillips (Injured), Rodrigo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): McCarthy; Bednarek, Vestergaard, Salisu; Bertrand; Djenepo, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Minamino; Ings, Redmond
UNAVAILABLE: Smallbone (Injured), Obafemi (Injured), Walcott (Injured), Walker-Peters (Injured), Diallo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Armstrong (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Leeds Utd return to Elland Road having fallen to defeat last time out in a hard fought contest away at Wolves which saw them beaten 1-0. They face Southampton, who ended a run of six straight Premier League losses with a creditable 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea this past weekend. They’ll be hoping to back that up with victory here, with Marcelo Bielsa’s side expected to once again be without key midfielder Kalvin Phillips due to injury. Such an absence has proven incredibly damaging to Leeds recently and it is no coincidence that they have lost their last two league games as a result, with their defence simply not afforded the protection that Phillips’ presence provides them. Southampton pose a dangerous threat particularly on the counter attack, boasting pacy outlets such as Nathan Redmond and Danny Ings up top alongside Liverpool loanee Takumi Minamino, who opened his account for the Saints at the weekend. With that in mind, consider the visitors here draw no bet.
