Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21 preview and prediction
The match
Leeds United U21 travel to Staplewood Training Ground in the Premier League 2 Division One on Friday 20 March (20:00 WAT) to face Southampton U21. Southampton U21 are 1st with 16 points from 6 games (top of the table), while Leeds United U21 sit 10th on 10 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Southampton U21's last 5: LWDWD Most recently they lost to Manchester United U21 1–2 away. They average 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded.
Leeds United U21's last 4: WLLD Most recently they beat Tottenham Hotspur U21 1–0 at home. They average 1.5 scored and 2.5 conceded.
Southampton U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.6 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.4 goals: 2.4 for Southampton U21 and 1.0 for Leeds United U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 65% and both teams to score at 62%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Safer route: Southampton U21 or draw (86%) at 1.15.
Both teams to score: yes (62%) at 1.44.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Southampton U21 to win – a 69% chance at odds of 1.40. Predicted score: Southampton U21 2–0 Leeds United U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Southampton U2169%fair 1.45 · @1.40
Draw17%fair 6.04 · @4.60
Leeds United U2114%fair 6.95 · @4.80
3.37Expected goals
2.39Southampton U21 xG
0.98Leeds United U21 xG
62%Both score
65%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–010%
2–110%
1–08%
1–18%
3–08%
3–18%
From our goals model: Southampton U21 2.4 – 1.0 Leeds United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Southampton U21 to win✓
69%
1.45
1.40
Double chance
Southampton U21 or draw✓
86%
1.17
1.15
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
62%
1.61
1.44
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
56%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Southampton U21 ahead at half-time✓
51%
1.97
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Southampton U21 / FT Southampton U21✓
46%
2.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
10%
10.39
–
Form
Southampton U21 – last 5
LWDWD
13 Mar
@ Manchester United U21
1–2
L
6 Mar
@ Nottingham Forest U21
2–1
W
27 Feb
vs Everton U21
2–2
D
20 Feb
vs Middlesbrough U21
2–1
W
13 Feb
@ Norwich City U21
1–1
D
1.6Scored / game
1.4Conceded / game
100%Both scored
80%Over 2.5
Leeds United U21 – last 4
WLLD
16 Mar
vs Tottenham Hotspur U21
1–0
W
9 Mar
@ Sunderland U21
2–5
L
28 Feb
vs West Ham United U21
1–3
L
20 Feb
@ Chelsea U21
2–2
D
1.5Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Southampton U21 and Leeds United U21.
What is the prediction for Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21?
Our pick is Southampton U21 to win with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.40.
Who will win Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21?
On our numbers Southampton U21 have a 69% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Leeds United U21 14%.
How many goals will there be in Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 65% likely and both teams score 62% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21?
Our predicted score is Southampton U21 2–0 Leeds United U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21?
Southampton U21 vs Leeds United U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Friday 20 March 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Staplewood Training Ground.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
