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George Bennett

Two of Leeds United's relegation rivals becoming cut-off in data experts' latest forecast

Southampton and Nottingham Forest are in danger of being cut adrift in the Premier League relegation battle, according to FiveThirtyEight's latest predictions.

FiveThirtyEight have tipped Southampton to finish rock bottom, and Forest to finish in 19th place at the end of the season.

Saints have an 82% chance of suffering the drop, while Forest have been handed a probability score of 77% to face an immediate return to the Championship.

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Leicester City are also forecasted to finish in the bottom three, with a 50% chance of being relegated. The Foxes lost 1-0 against Bournemouth on Saturday and sit in 19th place, and two points adrift of safety.

They are reportedly in advanced talks with former Leeds United manager Jesse Marsch, who has been out of work since his Elland Road sacking in February.

Everton (43%) and Bournemouth (19%) are the outside favourites for the drop, while Leeds are predicted to finish 14th, with a 10% chance of relegation.

The Whites could climb five points clear of the bottom three if they beat Crystal Palace at Elland Road on Sunday. They've collected 10 points from six games since Javi Gracia succeeded Marsch in February.

FiveThirtyEight Premier League relegation predictions:

12. Crystal Palace - 43 points (3%)

13. West Ham - 40 points (7%)

14. Leeds United - 40 points (10%)

15. Wolves - 39 points (9%)

16. Bournemouth - 38 points (19%)

17. Everton - 35 points (43%)

18. Leicester City - 34 points (50%)

19. Nottingham Forest - 33 points (77%)

20. Southampton - 31 points (82%)

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