Leeds – Brighton : Preview & Prediction
Leeds United, 12th overall, are 11 lengths ahead of the relegation zone … The promoted has a comfortable mattress but the latter can increase this lead in case of victory over the poorly classified Brighton, 17th. The formation of Marcelo Bielsa, victorious in 3 of the last 5 days, lost to Crawley (3-0) in the FA Cup in a non-priority meeting for the club on January 10. The Bamford partners (10 goals) delivered 2 last interesting performances at Elland Road with 2 wins against Newcastle (5-2) and ahead of Burnley (1-0). A 3rd straight victory ahead of Brighton? Brighton has been in trouble since the start of the season and more particularly now where Potter’s men have not won in the league for 9 days! Qualified in pain at Newport (1-1, 4 tab 3), Brighton narrowly lost to Manchester City (1-0) on Wednesday. Away, in the Premier League, Maupay’s teammates (6 goals) remain on 2 failures at Leicester (3-0) and City (1-0) then on 2 draws at Fulham (0-0) and West Ham (2-2). This trip to Leeds promises to be once again difficult for the current 17th.
Leeds United are 12th overall.
Brighton and Hove are 17th and very close to falling into the relegation zone.
Leeds had won 2 goals to 0 at home in March 2017 in their last duel.
Brighton on 9 unsuccessful matches in the Premier League (5 draws and 4 defeats).
Leeds United on 2 wins at Elland Road.
Brighton is no longer advancing in the Premier League where he has taken only 5 points out of 27 in play over the last 9 days … Leeds United should increase his opponent’s statistics !.
Leeds – Brighton : Betting Tips
Leeds – Win Odds: 1.85
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
