Southampton vs Leeds tips and predictions

Excitement expected in Premier League

There's just 2 points between the two clubs as 17th place Southampton get set to host 16th place Leeds.

Leeds will be confident of the win. The price available looks like an awesome bet. This preview assesses the recent form of both sides in order to make the best value prediction; which is the away win. The match-up looks like to provide plenty of action as the visitors come out on top.

If the hosts are to emerge with the win they will have to put some of their recent results behind them. Southampton have been frustratingly patchy. They've lost 6 of their last 13 games at home. These losses have been underpinned by a lack of goals. They've bagged only 1 goal in their latest 4 home matches and that doesn't feel like enough for this test. They conceded at least once in 12 of their last 13 home matches which is a fact that will encourage backers of the visiting side.

Leeds have posted some high calibre displays. Their most impressive displays have been made possible by their quality in front of goal. They've scored two or more goals in 9 of their last 18 away fixtures and if the hosts show any complacency the visitors will have grounds for optimism here. In a match that has varied opinions, there is plenty of evidence for supporting the away win.

The betting markets imply that neither side will keep a clean sheet during this match as they can both be dangerous in attack. Whatever happens, with the odds-against price on BTTS No that makes more sense.

The head-to-head shows that Leeds have won all of the last 3 games between these two sides.