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Southampton FC vs Leeds United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Tue 18 May 2021 · 17:00 UTC St. Mary's Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Southampton FC vs Leeds United FCPremier League at St. Mary's Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Neil Davies
  • Referee James Mainwaring
  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Marc Perry

Head-to-Head

4
2
3
Southampton FC 9 games · Avg 2.3 goals Leeds United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May Leeds United FC H 0–2 L
15 May Fulham FC H 3–1 W
11 May Crystal Palace FC H 3–1 W
08 May Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
30 Apr Leicester City FC H 1–1 D
21 Apr Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 May Southampton FC A 2–0 W
15 May Burnley FC A 4–0 W
08 May Tottenham Hotspur FC H 3–1 W
01 May Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–2 L
25 Apr Manchester United FC H 0–0 D
19 Apr Liverpool FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Southampton FC to score. At the same time, Leeds United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Diego Llorente suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' It’s high time Marcelo Bielsa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' Leeds United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at St. Mary's Stadium. Southampton FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southampton FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 34' Kalvin Phillips was booked on 34.
  • 35' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kalvin Phillips on 35 minutes.
  • 40' Southampton FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 40.
  • 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southampton FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' Danny Ings is ready to make an impact after coming on for Che Adams at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Southampton FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 56' Stuart Dallas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 56.
  • 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Pascal Struijk on 66 minutes.
  • 70' The Southampton FC manager makes a substitution. Nathan Tella departs to be replaced by Nathan Redmond.
  • 73' A stunning finish from Patrick Bamford — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 78' Ibrahima Diallo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Theo Walcott on 78 minute.
  • 83' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ralph Hasenhuttl might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 88' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • Full Time. Leeds United FC beats Southampton FC

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1 Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.59 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC25% Draw28% Leeds United FC47%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Southampton FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Leeds United FC
75%
Southampton FC or Leeds United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Southampton FC18% Draw47% Leeds United FC35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Southampton FC

Handicap Southampton FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 2% 98%
-2 2% 6% 92%
-1.5 8% 92%
-1 8% 14% 77%
-0.5 23% 77%
+0.5 51% 49%
+1 51% 23% 26%
+1.5 74% 26%
+2 74% 15% 11%
+2.5 89% 11%

Clean Sheet

Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
21%
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
37%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.