Leeds Utd vs Southampton Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Leeds Utd vs Southampton on and what time does it start? Leeds Utd vs Southampton will take place on Saturday 25th February, 2023 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Leeds Utd vs Southampton taking place? Leeds Utd vs Southampton will take place at Elland Road in Leeds, England
Where can I get tickets for Leeds Utd vs Southampton? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Leeds Utd vs Southampton on in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Southampton will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Leeds Utd vs Southampton in the UK? Leeds Utd vs Southampton cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
LEEDS UTD
- Leeds finally have a new manager at the helm as Javi Gracia takes the reigns at Elland Road and he has plenty of work on his hands with the West Yorkshire club occupying 19th place in the Premier League table.
- Gracia was tight-lipped regarding the condition of his injury-hit squad but there could at least be one enforced change at the back with Liam Cooper poised to replace Maximilian Wober, who came off injured against Everton last Saturday.
SOUTHAMPTON
- Southampton likewise have a new man in the hot seat – of sorts – with caretaker boss Ruben Selles being given permanent duties until the end of the season, and with the Saints lying bottom of the table, it is hoped that this stability can help ensure their survival in the top flight.
- Selles will be tempted to keep faith with the side that beat Chelsea last week, especially as the likes of Che Adams will miss out once more with injury.
THE TEAM NEWS
LEEDS UTD
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Meslier, Ayling, Koch, Cooper, Firpo; McKennie, Adams; Summerville, Harrison, Gnonto; Bamford
UNAVAILABLE: Dallas (Injured), Gray (Injured), Forshaw (Fitness), Rodrigo (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Wober (Injured), Struijk (Concussion), Roca (Injured), Sinisterra (Injured), Perkins (Fitness)
SOUTHAMPTON
PREDICTED XI (4-4-2): Bazunu; Maitland-Niles, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Perraud; S. Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, Elyounoussi; Sulemana, Onuachu
UNAVAILABLE: Livramento (Injured), Larios (Fitness), Orsic (Concussion), Adams (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Salisu (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
It is curious that the fixture calendar should throw up this fixture given that both teams announced new managers in the days leading up this contest, not to mention the fact that Jesse Marsch – not long dismissed as Leeds boss – was at one point in talks to take charge of the Saints. Given the context, this fixture between the bottom two is extremely difficult to call and it may be worth staying away from it in the betting markets, but given the fact that both sets of players will be keen to impress and avoid defeat, a low-scoring affair could be on the cards.
TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
