Southampton vs Leeds United
February 25, 2023 10:00 am EDT
The Line: Leeds United +105 / Southampton +270 // Total: 2.5
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Leeds United and Southampton face off on Saturday in an English Premier League showdown at Elland Road. When these two teams faced off on August 13th, the game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Leeds United vs Southampton Odds
Leeds United currently sits as the favorite sitting at +105 while Southampton is the underdog sitting at +270. The total currently sits at 2.5 goals with the over paying out at +100.
Leeds United Betting Preview
Leeds United sits in 19th place in the standings having picked up 19 points so far this season. Leeds United faced off against Everton in the last game and they were defeated 1-0. Leeds United had 50 percent of the possession but they only had zero shots on target. Two games ago against Manchester United, Leeds United was defeated 2-0. Leeds is dealing with some key injuries heading into this game. Rodrigo, Stuart Dallas, and Adam Forshaw are all dealing with long term injuries and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game.
Southampton Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is Southampton who sits in 20th place in the standings having picked up 18 points so far this season. Southampton’s last game came against Chelsea, and they were able to secure a 1-0 victory. James Ward-Prowse scored in stoppage time in the first half. Southampton had 38 percent of the possession and five shots on target. Che Adams and Mohammed Salisu are both dealing with injuries and neither of those guys are expected to be able to go in this game. Walker-Peters is healthy from a hamstring injury, and could make an appearance in this game.
Shane’s Free Pick
Southampton’s defense was elite in the last game against Chelsea not giving up a goal and they are going to lockdown again in this game. Look for Southampton’s defense to lockdown again in this game against Leeds United and that is going to be the difference here. Look for Southampton to score at least one goal here, and that will be enough to get the job done. Back Southampton on the money line here.
