Leeds United 1-2 Southampton

Current streaks

Recent form

Leeds United

Leeds United's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six matches. They have suffered back-to-back defeats in their two most recent games, including a heavy 4-0 loss against Queens Park Rangers. However, prior to that, they secured an impressive 4-3 victory away at Middlesbrough in a high-scoring encounter. Over the course of these six matches, Leeds United have been involved in several goal-filled games, with four out of the six featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their inconsistent results, the team still holds a strong position in the league table, currently sitting in 3rd place with 90 points from 45 games.

Southampton

Southampton's recent form has been mixed, with a concerning run of three consecutive defeats following a positive streak of three straight wins. The Saints currently sit in 4th position in the Championship with 84 points from 45 games. Their last six matches have seen a high number of goals, with an average of 3.33 goals per game, and 83% of those games featuring over 2.5 goals. Southampton's attack has been somewhat inconsistent, scoring 9 goals in their last 6 games, while their defense has struggled, conceding 11 goals during the same period. The 5-0 defeat against Leicester stands out as a particularly heavy loss, highlighting the team's defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent home/away form

Leeds United

Leeds United's recent home form has been strong, with a run of four consecutive wins at Elland Road before a draw against Sunderland and a narrow defeat to Blackburn. During this six-game span, Leeds has scored nine goals while conceding just three, highlighting their defensive solidity. They have kept clean sheets in half of these matches. However, their goalscoring has been somewhat inconsistent, with two particularly high-scoring games: a 3-1 victory over Hull City and a 3-1 win against Leicester. Despite the recent loss, Leeds United remains in a strong position, sitting 3rd in the Championship with 90 points from 45 games.

Southampton

Southampton's recent away form has been poor, with the team suffering a run of three consecutive defeats in their last three away matches. In these six away games, Southampton has conceded a high number of goals, letting in 16 at an average of 2.67 per game, while only scoring 7 themselves (1.17 per game). The team's defensive frailties have been particularly evident in high-scoring encounters, with five out of the six games (83%) featuring over 2.5 goals. The most notable result was a heavy 5-0 defeat against Leicester, showcasing Southampton's struggles on the road. Despite their fourth position in the league, Southampton will need to address their away form and defensive issues if they hope to maintain their standing.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Leeds United and Southampton indicate the following:

- Leeds United has won 48 games, with an average of 1.64 goals per game.
- Southampton has won 29 games, with an average of 0.76 goals per game.
- There have been 12 draws between the two teams.

The data also shows that Leeds United has a recent streak of winning all 3 games against Southampton. In the games played up to 2024, both teams scored an average of 2.4 goals per match. Additionally, Southampton has won all recent 11 home matches in the league, while Leeds United has not won any recent home matches in the league.

In summary, Leeds United has a historical edge in terms of wins and goals scored against Southampton, with a more recent streak of victories.