Leeds vs Brighton Preview
Leeds are a solid home side and have gained most of their Premier League points at home. Brighton have struggled away recently and a home double chance bet has good value.
Leeds Unbeaten in 7
- Leeds are unbeaten in their last 7 EPL games.
- Leeds have drawn their last 2 home matches against Brighton.
- Brighton are winless in their previous 2 away matches.
| 2025/26 Premier League | Leeds | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Current Position | 14th | 7th |
| Wins | 10 | 14 |
| Draws | 14 | 11 |
| Losses | 12 | 11 |
| Goals Scored (pg) | 48 (1.33) | 52 (1.44) |
| Goals Conceded (pg) | 53 (1.47) | 42 (1.17) |
H2H - Even Record
Brighton have a 20-18 advantage against Leeds, alongside 14 draws.
Leeds Tough to Beat in the EPL
Leeds have successfully avoided relegation from the Premier League. Daniel Farke’s side are seven points above the bottom three with two games left.
Home form has been key to the Whites' 2025/26 campaign and they are unbeaten in 13 of 18 matches at Elland Road. The Yorkshire team are undefeated in three consecutive home matches, drawing 0-0 with Brentford and beating Wolves 3-0 and Burnley 3-1.
Leeds extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games after a 1-1 draw at Tottenham. The Whites conceded first, hit back with 1.34 XG and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a late penalty.
Brighton Dropping Points Away
Brighton remain in European contention in the Premier League. The Seagulls are seventh with a two-point advantage over Brentford.
Fabian Hurzeler's side were on a three-match winning streak before a 2-2 stalemate at Tottenham. Brighton then beat Chelsea 3-0 at home before a 3-1 loss away against Newcastle.
The Sussex outfit recovered and kept their European hopes alive with a 3-0 home win against Wolves. Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk scored in the first five minutes and Yankuba Minteh added a late third.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Leeds (3-5-2): Karl Darlow; Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Sebastiaan Bornauw; Dan James, Anton Stach, Sean Longstaff, Ao Tanaka, James Justin; Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson
Midfielder Ilia Gruev, forward Noah Okafor and defensive pair Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson are sidelined with injuries.
Defender Pascal Struijk is unlikely to play due to a groin issue and midfielder Ethan Ampadu is doubtful following recent illness.
Daniel Farke was unconfident about Ampadu’s chances of featuring against Brighton and said, “Ethan Ampadu is struggling with illness currently. Also, a major doubt, he was not in training today.”
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxim De Cuyper; Carlos Baleba, Pascal Gross; Yankuba Minteh, Jack Hinshelwood, Georginio Rutter; Danny Welbeck
Attacking duo Stefanos Tzimas and Kaoru Mitoma are ruled out through injury. Centre-back Adam Webster is unavailable due to a long-term knee issue.
Striker Diego Gomez and defender Mats Wieffer are expected to return for the Leeds match. Fabian Hurzeler confirmed Gomez’s availability in his pre-match press conference and said, "He will definitely be an option for Sunday.”