Leeds United vs Southampton betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds

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Half-time/full-time: Draw/Leeds win (11/2)

Leeds have left it late over recent weeks but back to back wins will have boosted their confidence.

The South Yorkshire club have scored stoppage-time winners in their last two games.

On Saturday, they host a Southampton side will little to play for and who have lost three games in a row.

Over 3.5 goals (6/4)

Both teams’ defences have been very leaky over recent weeks.

Meanwhile, Southampton have conceded 8 in their last 3.

Southampton v Newcastle United – Premier League SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 10: Bruno Guimarães of Newcastle United scores their sides second goal of the game during the Premier League match between Southampton and Newcastle United at St Mary’s Stadium on March 10, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Match preview: Leeds United vs Southampton betting tips

Leeds United’s hopes of survival have been majorly boosted by back to back wins.

Jesse Marsch has overseen two late wins over both Wolves and Norwich.

Against the Canaries, Leeds scored a 94th-minute winner, despite looking as those they’d thrown away the three points by conceding just a few minutes prior.

They then came from two goals down to win 3-2 away at Wolves.

The two wins has seen them move into 16th and seven points clear of the bottom three.

Leicester City v Leeds United – Premier League LEICESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Jesse Marsch, Manager of Leeds United looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Leeds United at The King Power Stadium on March 05, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Southampton suffer three straight defeats

Southampton have suffered three defeats in a row.

They have lost against Aston Villa, Newcastle and Watford.

The Saints’ form has suffered a major drop off over recent weeks.

Ralph Hassenhuttl’s side have now dropped into 11th place.

Southampton v West Ham United: The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – MARCH 02: Armando Broja of Southampton celebrates with team-mate Tino Livramento after he scores a goal to make it 3-1 during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Southampton and West Ham United at St Mary’s Stadium on March 02, 2022 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Leeds United team news

Patrick Bamford’s season could be over following another injury setback.

Raphinha, Illan Meslier, Mateusz Klich and Diego Llorente are all back.

Tyler Roberts and Junior Firpo are among the players who will be missing.

Southampton team news

Oriol Romeu and William Smallbone are both expected back from illnesses.

Although, both Alex McCarthy and Lyanco are still out.

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