Brighton vs Leeds United
England League Championship
Date: Friday, 9th December, 2016.
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Falmer Stadium, Brighton.
Brighton
There wasn't much change in the positioning of the teams at the top of the Championship last weekend despite Newcastle United losing on Friday night at Nottingham Forest. That did give Brighton a chance to move to the top of the table, but they could only earn a goalless draw at Cardiff City, although it does have to be noted that Brighton have another chance to move to the summit of the table as they open this round of fixtures.
At the moment Brighton are 2nd in the Championship and they are now just a point behind The Magpies who are leading the way. This club have been very strong at The Amex Stadium this season as Brighton look to add to the points earned at home where they have a 7-2-1 record this season having scored 20 goals and conceded just 6 in those games.
Brighton are unbeaten in 11 games in all competitions and they have won 7 of those games, although they have drawn 2 of their last 3 games. They have won 3 of their last 4 home games in the Championship with the exception coming on a Friday night a couple of weeks ago when The Seagulls were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa.
Gaetan Bong was sent off last week and misses out through suspension.
Leeds United
A short time into his tenure at Elland Road Garry Monk found himself under pressure as manager of Leeds United like so many before him have been. Monk came in with a big reputation from his time as Swansea City manager and he has recovered from a slow start to get his Leeds United team playing with positive direction behind them as this 'sleeping giant' looks to reawaken by getting back into the Premier League.
The side have quietly moved up to 4th in the Championship thanks to a really impressive run and Leeds United are 7 points behind Brighton in the second of the automatic promotion spots. They have been impressive away from home where Leeds United have a 5-0-4 record this season and only Newcastle United have won more away games than them this season.
Leeds United reached the English Football League Cup Quarter Final before going down to a defeat at Liverpool, but their Championship form hasn't suffered as they have won 5 of their last 6 games. They have won 3 straight away games in the League, but Leeds United lost their most recent game on their travels at Anfield.
Brighton vs Leeds: Head-to-head stats
Brighton were victorious in the last five league meetings against Leeds United. They won 4-0 in the corresponding home fixture of last season.
Leeds have only managed to win once in the last 11 meetings with Brighton in all competitions.
The Seagulls are coming on the back of three straight home wins against Leeds without conceding.
Brighton have scored at least 2 goals in the last four matches against Leeds, regardless of the venue.
Brighton vs Leeds United: Prediction
Leeds have a poor record against Brighton in previous seasons, but they were a struggling side in the previous seasons. But this time they are coming with good form and confidence. Brighton have an impeccable record in the league this season, which makes this clash extremely cagey.
Both managers will be vary of each other’s threat and therefore both teams will concentrate on defence rather than attack. Brighton are slight favourites due to their home record, but we believe this match will end in a scored draw.
Predicted Full-Time Score is a 1-1 draw at the odds of 6/1 (7.00).
Brighton vs Leeds United: Bet Tips
Both Teams to Score at 11/10 (2.10)
Full-Time Result – Draw at 5/2 (3.50).
