The return of the Premier League this afternoon features an intriguing encounter on the south coast as Brighton and Hove Albion face Leeds United at the AMEX Stadium.
Some supporters have become frustrated with Fabian Hurzeler’s style of football after Brighton suffered a 2-0 loss to a heavily rotated Arsenal side in the fourth round of the EFL Cup in midweek.
Leeds have been far more competitive than expected before the season with Daniel Farke - a prominent feature in the sack race market because of his Premier League record - leading his side to a 2-1 defeat of struggling West Ham United at Elland Road last weekend.
AllSportsPeople brings you our betting preview, complete with the latest tips, predictions and odds as Brighton welcome a battling Leeds down to the south coast.
Brighton vs. Leeds preview: Who will win?
Leeds will try and seize the opportunity to try and put a bit more pressure on Hurzeler, with Brighton supporters not necessarily aggressive in their view, but certainly becoming a lot louder in terms of their dissatisfaction of the 13th placed Seagulls.
They can put in excellent performances and can control sides with possession but Leeds’ new counter-attacking style will fancy that and will believe they can spring a surprise at the AMEX Stadium.
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Head-to-Head: Brighton vs. Leeds
- In their most recent outing, Brighton and Leeds shared an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Premier League at Elland Road in May 2023, as Leeds plummeted to relegation.
- That draw means that the Seagulls are now unbeaten in their last six matches against the Yorkshire giants, with Leeds having won just two of the last 19 matches between the two.
- Overall, Brighton have won 19 of the 51 games between the two sides with 14 draws and 18 Leeds victories in those matches.
Brighton vs. Leeds Form Guide
Brighton — Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Arsenal 2-0 Brighton and Hove Albion (EFL Cup)
- Manchester United 4-2 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Brighton and Hove Albion 2-1 Newcastle United (Premier League)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
- Chelsea 1-3 Brighton and Hove Albion (Premier League)
Leeds – Last 5 Matches (All Competitions)
- Leeds United 2-1 West Ham United (Premier League)
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds United (Premier League)
- Leeds United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)
- Leeds United 2-2 AFC Bournemouth (Premier League)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-3 Leeds United (Premier League)
Brighton vs. Leeds Score Prediction
The bookies have Brighton as the comfortable favourites given their home advantage, but the Seagulls will feel the pressure against a Leeds side content with sitting back and springing on the counter-attack.
As they have showed on occasion this season, Leeds can be effective in transition and they will fancy their chances of punishing an often profligate home team.
Despite their obvious attacking firepower, Brighton have managed seven goals from their four home matches, less than anyone above them in the table with the exception of Aston Villa who didn't score in their first two.
Prediction: Brighton 1-2 Leeds (14/1 with Bet365)
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Brighton vs. Leeds Team News
Brighton Team News
- Brighton have a couple of key injury absentees for this afternoon's match as the excellent Kaoru Mitoma remains sidelined for the hosts alongside German Brajan Gruda.
- As well as that, they have a couple of other players who are fighting to come back for next week rather than this, such as Joel Veltman and James Milner.
- Longer-term absentees include academy graduate Jack Hinshelwood, Solly March and former Bristol City centre-back Adam Webster.
Leeds Team News
- Leeds have been boosted by the fact that Sweden international left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson has been passed fully fit after picking up an injury a couple of weeks ago.
- As well as that, attacking duo Daniel James and Noah Okafor have also returned to full fitness and could be available for this week.
- However, Italy international attacker Willy Gnonto remains sidelined for the visitors, with youngster Harry Gray fighting to be fit for this one.
Brighton vs. Leeds Predicted Lineups
This is how we think these two sides will lineup this afternoon. Danny Welbeck will lead the line for Brighton having scored five goals in his last four league appearances. Interestingly, Hurzeler has backed the 34-year-old for an international recall, more than seven years on from last representing England at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Brighton predicted lineup to play Leeds
(4-2-3-1) Verbruggen (GK) — Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu — Ayari, Baleba — Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper — Welbeck
Leeds predicted lineup to play Brighton
(3-4-2-1) Perri (GK) — Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Gudmundsson — Longstaff, Ampadu, Tanaka — Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
Brighton vs. Leeds Betting Odds
- Brighton to Win: 91/100 with 10Bet
- Leeds to Win: 10/3 with AK Bets
- Draw: 11/4 with Bet365
Bet Builder Tips: Brighton vs. Leeds
Our big price bet builder for Brighton vs. Leeds is for the visitors to win and both teams to score, Dominic Calvert-Lewin to score, the in-form Danny Welbeck to have three or more shots and Brighton to have more corners which comes to overall odds of 28.8/1 with Sky Bet.
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How to watch Brighton vs. Leeds: Live stream, TV channel
Here's all the key information on how to watch Brighton vs. Leeds this afternoon.
- Date: Saturday, November 1
- Venue: AMEX Stadium, Brighton, England
- Time: 3:00 p.m.
- TV/Stream: N/A
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