In the match of the next 37th round of the English football Championship, the players of Southampton and Leeds will come face to face. Which of the opponents will manage to get three points?
Southampton»
"Saints" with 43 points scored are on the 14th line in the Premier League standings, so the team does not have tournament tasks for the end of the championship. Prior to the round before last, the Saints had a 4-match winless streak, in which the hosts were able to score only 1 point, having drawn 1-1 with Leicester at the end of April. Facing the risk of fighting for survival, the Saints were able to win 2 victories, defeating Crystal Palace and Fulham.
"Leeds»
Two rounds before the finish of the Premier League, "Leeds" is located on the 10th line in the standings, with 53 points on its account. The visiting team is unlikely to rise any higher. The final period of the championship was well given to the "peacocks". They have suffered only one defeat in their last nine matches, losing 0 to Brighton on the road:2. In addition, "Leeds" was able to win 5 matches in this period and reduced three meetings to a draw.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
- Bertrand (calf injury), Smallbone (knee) - all Southampton. Klich (coach's decision), Koch (hip), Costa (back), Forshaw (hip) - all Leeds.
- Under question:
- Bednarek (foot), Romeu (broken ankle) - all Southampton. Hernandez (kick) - Leeds.
Statistics and figures:
- The opponents have an equal chance of winning;
- The Saints have won their last 2 league games;
- "Leeds" in the 2 previous games exclusively won;
- In the first round, Leeds defeated the opponent with a score of 3: 0.
Forecast
Most likely, in this meeting, the opponents will be able to please their fans with a productive game. Looking at the possible options for betting, I would turn to the passage of the increased total of 3 goals.