Brighton vs Leeds Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Brighton & Hove Albion take on Leeds United in a televised Championship match this Friday. Read the match predictions to find out why a draw is the betting tip at the Amex. The Seagulls were held to a 0-0 draw away to Cardiff last weekend while the Peacocks won 2-0 at home to Aston Villa.
Brighton vs Leeds Preview
Brighton had Gaetan Bong sent off in the draw at Cardiff, so Sebastian Pocognoli is expected to replace the suspended left-back. Defender Uwe Hunemeier is out with a broken hand but was unlikely to feature. He joins Liam Rosenior on the sidelines while Beram Kayal is short of match fitness.
Leeds are still without playmaker Pablo Hernandez but captain Liam Bridcutt is back in training and could be ready for first team action soon. Eunan O’Kane remains doubtful for the trip to the South coast, so Garry Monk is expected to name an unchanged side.
Team Predictions Brighton vs Leeds
Brighton 4-4-2 formation: Stockdale; Pocognoli, Dunk, Duffy, Bruno; Murphy, Sidwell, Stephens, Knockaert; Baldock, Murray
Leeds 4-2-3-1 formation: Green; Taylor, Jansson, Bartley, Ayling; Vieira, Phillips; Doukara, Roofe, Sacko; Wood
Brighton vs Leeds Betting Tips
- Brighton have won 6 drawn 4 and lost 0 of their last 10 matches
- Leeds have won 5 drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Brighton have scored an average of 1.6 goals and conceded an average of 0.5 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Leeds have scored an average of 1.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.0 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Brighton’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 2 of Leeds’ previous 10 matches
Brighton vs Leeds Prediction
Brighton blew their chance to go top of the table last weekend, despite closing the gap on leaders Newcastle United. However, the Seagulls are unbeaten in 13 matches and can apply some pressure by claiming a win here. The hosts have a good record against Leeds, winning each of the previous 5 meetings.
Leeds United are on the up after winning five of their last six matches in the Championship. Much of their good form has been down to the goal scoring prowess of Chris Wood who notched in four of those wins. The Peacocks arrive on the South coast looking for a fourth straight away win in the league.
Leeds have won by a single goal in each of their last 3 away games but come up against a side that rarely gives anything away. Brighton have kept a clean sheet in all 3 of their previous home meetings with Leeds and we could be looking at a low-scoring game here. Two of the best defences in the Championship go head to head here and it would be no surprise if this ended as a bore-draw.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
DRAW at 13/5 with Betfair
Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 9/13 with 888Sport
Correct Score Prediction
DRAW 0-0 at 15/2 with William Hill
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