Leeds United vs Everton: Everton will look to continue their good start to the season when they travel to face Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday.
Match Details:
Teams: Leeds United vs Everton
Venue: Elland Road, Leeds
Date: Saturday 21st August, 2021
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.hotstar.com/in/sports/football/tournament/premier-league-2021-22-294
Preview
Leeds United could not started off their season on a worse note as they were blown away by Manchester United at Old Trafford 5-1 in their opening match.
Fernandes scored a hat-trick while Greenwood and Fred got on the scoresheet as well. Ayling scored the equalizer for 1-1 but post that Leeds just lost the plot.
Bielsa’s side could not hold up the constant attacks from the Red Devils and gave in.
✍️ #LUFC is delighted to announce Patrick Bamford has signed a new contract to stay at Elland Road
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 19, 2021
On the other hand, Everton began their new era under Benitez in fine style as they beat Southampton 3-1 last week.
Armstrong put the Saints ahead but three goals from Richarlison, Doucoure and Calvert-Lewin in the second half ensured victory for the hosts.
The Toffees proved their mettle in the second half and put on a show, which they will look to continue this week as well.
Setting sights on #LEEEVE 🔜 pic.twitter.com/0fJdsDywn6
— Everton (@Everton) August 19, 2021
Both sides met in the Premier League last season where Everton won 2-1.
Sigurdsson and Calvert-Lewin put Everton 2-0 ahead before Rafinha pulled one back.
https://youtu.be/sMGfPCctazU
Form Guide
Leeds United: LLLDL
Everton: WLDLW
Last Matches of both teams:
Manchester United 5-1 Leeds United
Everton 3-1 Southampton
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Leeds United vs Everton in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Hotstar App while the broadcast is available on the Star Sports, Star Sports Select Network in India.
Team News
Llorente is the sole absentee for Leeds due to a muscle injury.
Everton continue to see Rodriguez out due to Covid-19 while Gomes, Gbamin and Kean are major doubts.
Leeds United possible 11:
Meslier, Ayling, Struijk, Cooper, Firpo, Phillips, Raphinha, Klich, Dallas, Harrison and Bamford
Everton possible 11:
Pickford, Coleman, Holgate, Keane, Digne, Townsend, Doucouré, Allan, Gray, Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison
Prediction: Leeds United 1-3 Everton
Everton picked up the pace in the second half last week and on the basis of that performance, we see them clinching the points in this one.
Leeds was poor last week against United and will be under pressure to improve.
Players to watch out for: Bamford, Klich, Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin.
