LiontipsSouthampton vs Leeds. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (May 18, 2021).
Command Analysis
Southampton have long lost their tournament motivation. After the first half of the season, it seemed that the Saints would be able to compete for at least the Europa League, but later Ralph Hasenhüttl's team has dropped in performance and as a result, in the standings. However, the points reserve earned before the winter break were enough to not worry about relegation. At the moment, Southampton have 43 points and are in 14th place.
In the last two rounds, Ralf Hasenhüttl's charges played quite well. With the same score of 3:1, the Saints first beat Crystal Palace and then Fulham. Both games took place at the home pitch. Southampton have not lost at home in four matches in a row. Before the two mentioned above, Soton drew Leicester (1:1) and beat Burnley (3:2). In terms of playing at home, Soton are eighth in the current season. The Saints won eight out of 18 home fixtures, lost seven, and drew three.
The hosts will be without the services of Ryan Bertrand, Oriol Romeu, and William Smallbone, who are all sidelined with injuries. Jan Bednarek is a doubt for this tie.
The Peacocks played their first season in the Premier League after a long break. It was quite successful for the team: from the first rounds, Marcelo Bielsa's men started earning points and stayed in the middle of the table for the whole season. At the moment, Leeds are in tenth place and have a purely theoretical chance of getting into European cups. For that, the Peacocks need to win both remaining games and hope that Tottenham and West Ham will lose in the last two rounds.
Leeds are the most uncompromising away team in the league: they have not had a single draw out of 18 away games. The Peacocks won nine times and lost nine as well.
Leeds also have a few injuries in their camp: Robin Koch, Pablo Hernandez, Helder Costa, and Adam Forshaw.
Trends
СтавкаSouthampton IT under 1.5
In nine out of the last 12 home league games, the Saints have not scored more than one goal.
СтавкаDraw in the second half - no
In six of the last seven Southampton's home games in the Premier League, there was no draw.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Both sides have scored in Southampton's last seven home games.
Tip and bets
Southampton have played well in the recent rounds. Their lineup is in no way weaker than of Leeds. Sure, Leeds need the victory in this game more than Soton, but they are used to play defensive. In our opinion, the Peacocks can draw away for the first time.
Our prediction is a draw
Both teams score a lot, and it is unlikely that they will sit deep back. Soton score a lot and also concede plenty in home games, so we expect goals from both teams in this fixture.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals
