Leeds vs Brighton Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview

Leeds United take on Brighton & Hove Albion in a live Championship clash this Saturday evening. Read the match predictions to find out why a draw is the betting tip at Elland Road. The Peacocks were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers in their last match while the Seagulls eased to a 3-0 victory over Derby County.

Leeds vs Brighton Preview

Leeds have two players suspended, with Luke Ayling beginning a two-game ban and Kalvin Phillips missing a final game. Gaetano Berardi will start at right-back in place of the injured Lewie Coyle and Charlie Taylor comes back in at left-back. Tyler Denton is the only other injury concern for the hosts.

Brighton skipper Bruno is fit to play and has just put pen to paper on a new contract. With Sebastien Pocognoli, Gaetan Bong and Sam Adekugbe all ruled out, Liam Rosenior will continue to deputise at left-back. Shane Duffy and Connor Goldson are also injured, meaning Dunk and Hunemeier will continue at centre-back.

Team Predictions Leeds vs Brighton

Leeds 4-2-3-1 formation: Green; Taylor, Jansson, Bartley, Berardi; Vieira, Bridcutt; Alfonso, Hernandez, Roofe; Wood

Brighton 4-4-2 formation: Stockdale; Rosenior, Dunk, Hunemeier, Bruno; Skalak, Stephens, Kayal, Knockaert; Murray, Baldock

Leeds vs Brighton Betting Tips

• Leeds have won 4 drawn 3 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
• Brighton have won 5 drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Leeds have scored an average of 1.1 goals and conceded an average of 1.0 goals per game
• Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Brighton have scored an average of 2.0 goals and conceded an average of 1.3 goals per game
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 4 of Leeds’ previous 10 matches
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 7 of Brighton’s previous 10 matches

Leeds vs Brighton Prediction

Leeds remain very much in the play-off hunt but anything other than a win here would surely end their faint hopes of automatic promotion. Garry Monk’s men were held to a 1-1 draw at Fulham before last weekend’s bore draw with QPR, so need to bounce back to form here.

Brighton are second on goal-difference but level on points with Championship leaders Newcastle United. Crucially, they hold a six point advantage over third-placed Huddersfield Town, so are very much on for automatic promotion. Last week’s demolition job on Derby will mean they arrive in confident mood.

The visitors do have problems at the back though, so Leeds will sense a weakness there. Chris Hughton’s side have been defensively strong over the campaign and being forced to reshuffle the pack could upset the rhythm. This will be a tense tactical duel that has the makings of a score draw.

Free Betting Tips

Match Prediction
DRAW at 23/10 with bet365

Over/Under Prediction
UNDER 2.5 goals at 9/13 with Unibet

Correct Score Prediction
DRAW 1-1 at 6/1 with BetVictor

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