FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion Match Preview

Last updated : 20 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Leeds prepare to entertain Brighton & Hove Albion at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, winning 9 and drawing 5 of the 15 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Elland Road was just last season, in October 2008, with Leeds running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovBrighton & HA0 - 3Leeds Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 17 JanBrighton & HA0 - 2Leeds Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Sat 11 OctLeeds Utd.3 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 29 MarLeeds Utd.0 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Sat 20 OctBrighton & HA0 - 1Leeds Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 14 JanBrighton & HA2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 SepLeeds Utd.3 - 3Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Brighton however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Seagulls, and 7 goals against.

Leeds are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 62 points from the 30 games they have played so far. Brighton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 30 points from their 30 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.622210108
Brighton & HA6033583

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are not exactly setting the world alight at Elland Road at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Brighton in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Brighton & HAPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.