James Ward-Prowse is suspended for Southampton after his red card against Chelsea last time out. It's the first Premier League match he will miss since the the 2018/19 season. Ibrahima Diallo will hope to deputise for the Southampton captain against Leeds on Saturday. Che Adams is a major doubt after pulling out of the Scotland squad at the start of the week through injury. Southampton at least have Chelsea loanee Armando Broja back here. Theo Walcott and Stuart Armstrong were back in the squad before the break to bolster Southampton's wide options. Raphinha is unavailable after linking up with Brazil during the international break. Dan James and Jack Harrison will deputise on the wings. Kalvin Phillips pulled out of the England squad with a calf strain and is a doubt here. Marcelo Bielsa will hope to have recovered Patrick Bamford during the break, but Luke Ayling will miss out one again.
Leeds have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Southampton in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Southampton's last 4 home games (Premier League). Southampton have failed to win their last 9 matches (Premier League). Leeds have won their last 3 matches against Southampton in all competitions. Leeds have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Southampton in all competitions.
Southampton lost 3-1 to Chelsea before the break, though they conceded the last two goals after they were reduced to 10 men in the second half. They are still looking for their first Premier League win of the season. Leeds defeated Watford 1-0 before the break to pick up their first Premier League win of the season. They should also be boosted by the return of star striker Patrick Bamford here. They won home and away to Southampton last season. 0:1
This has all of the makings of a very open game of football, and we are predicting goals on Saturday. Southampton will be desperate to record their first league win of the campaign, but we cannot see the Saints overcoming Leeds, who put a very important three points on the board before the international break.