Leeds v Southampton predictions: Yorkshire outfit can continue to pull away

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds United v Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday

When to bet

3pm, Saturday

Best bet

Leeds
1pt 29-20 Coral

Team news

Leeds
Diego Llorente, Illan Meslier and Mateusz Klich should all have recovered from injuries but Patrick Bamford is out. Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper could come into contention.

Southampton
Lyanco is still out with a thigh injury but Alex McCarthy, William Smallbone, Oriol Romeu and Nathan Tella should all be available.

Match preview

Two victories under Jesse Marsch have given Leeds some breathing space from the spectre of relegation and a visit from poor travellers Southampton probably could not have come at a better time.

The Whites received a massive shot in the arm by recovering from a two-goal deficit to win at Wolves in their final game before the international break, and while striker Patrick Bamford's season appears over after another injury setback, the possible return of key players Kalvin Phillips and Liam Cooper could be timely.

The buzz of that win courtesy of Luke Ayling's injury-time goal will still be present at Elland Road, which is bad news for the Saints who have lost their way lately.

Good wins at West Ham and Tottenham have been the exception rather than the rule and after four straight defeats their campaign is in danger of petering out.

Key stat

Southampton have conceded at least twice in eight of their last nine Premier League away games

Inside info

Leeds

Penalty taker Raphinha
Free-kick wizard Raphinha
Set-piece aerial threat Pascal Struijk
Card magnet Diego Llorente

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Free-kick wizardJames Ward-Prowse
Set-piece aerial threatJan Bednarek
Card magnetOriol Romeu

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