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Squawka / News / Brighton vs Leeds predictions and betting tips: Seagulls’ seven goals the headline number

Brighton vs Leeds predictions and betting tips: Seagulls’ seven goals the headline number

05 Sep · 15:00 The American Express Community Stadium · Premier League
L. Vušković   71'
J. Bogle   15'
  1. Full Time
  2. P. Struijk on for O. Boscagli
    90 + 3'
  3. P. David
    88'
  4. 85'
    H. Wilson
  5. Costinha on for F. Kadıoğlu
    78'
  6. P. David on for M. De Cuyper
    77'
  7. 73'
    L. Nmecha on for D. Calvert-Lewin
  8. 73'
    H. Wilson on for A. Tanaka
  9. L. Vušković
    71'
  10. 64'
    D. Calvert-Lewin
  11. 62'
    B. Aaronson on for N. Okafor
  12. 61'
    J. Bijol on for J. Bogle
  13. M. De Cuyper
    49'
  14. Half Time
  15. P. Groß
    38'
  16. 15'
    J. Bogle
  17. 6'
    J. Bogle
  18. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
67.1% Possession 32.9%
1 Goals 1
20 Shots 10
5 Shots On Target 5
7 Corners Won 6
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
1.99 xG 2.28
Shooting
1 Goals 1
20 Total Shots 10
5 Shots On Target 5
Defending
1 Goals Conceded 1
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
522 Total Passes 252
437 Accurate Passes 171
Possession
67.1% Possession 32.9%
7 Corners 6
Discipline
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
13 Fouls 16
Goals
  • 1
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Luka Vuskovic
    1
  • 2
    Leeds United
    Jayden Bogle
    1
Shots
  • 1
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Pascal Groß
    5
  • 2
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Diego Gómez
    4
  • 3
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Charalampos Kostoulas
    3
Tackles Won
  • 1
    Leeds United
    Ethan Ampadu
    3
  • 2
    Leeds United
    James Justin
    2
  • 3
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Diego Gómez
    2
Assists
  • 1
    Leeds United
    Ao Tanaka
    1
  • 2
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Maxim De Cuyper
    1
Chances Created
  • 1
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Olivier Boscagli
    5
  • 2
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Malick Yalcouyé
    2
  • 3
    Leeds United
    Nico Elvedi
    2
Passes Completed
  • 1
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Lewis Dunk
    71
  • 2
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Luka Vuskovic
    56
  • 3
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Yasin Ayari
    53
Take Ons Completed
  • 1
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Yasin Ayari
    3
  • 2
    Leeds United
    Noah Okafor
    3
  • 3
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Charalampos Kostoulas
    3
Interceptions
  • 1
    Leeds United
    Tarik Muharemovic
    2
  • 2
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    Pascal Groß
    2
  • 3
    Leeds United
    James Justin
    2
01
Verbruggen
21
Boscagli
05
Dunk
44
Vuskovic
24
Kadioglu
26
Ayari
13
Groß
29
De Cuyper
35
Yalcouyé
25
Gómez
19
Kostoulas
19
Okafor
09
Calvert-Lewin
03
Gudmundsson
22
Tanaka
04
Ampadu
18
Stach
02
Bogle
05
Muharemovic
30
Elvedi
24
Justin
01
Trafford
Substitutes
23 Jason Steele 
15 Ibrahim Osman 
12 Promise David 
04 Pascal Struijk 
33 Matt O'Riley 
20 Costinha 
03 Jaouen Hadjam 
14 Chema Andrés 
49 Nehemiah Oriola 
Substitutes
 Jean-Mattéo Bahoya 23
 Michael Zetterer 16
 Melvin Bard 26
 Brenden Aaronson 11
 Sean Longstaff 08
 Jaka Bijol 15
 Daniel James 07
 Harry Wilson 10
 Lukas Nmecha 14

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Brighton vs Leeds is a Premier League Gameweek 3 clash at the Amex Stadium on Saturday, with the hosts fancied against Leeds.

Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Premier League clash below.

Premium Tips

Andy is with Brighton, whose home quality should tell.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Brighton & Hove Albion to win and both teams to score11/4Brighton have flown out of the blocks, scoring seven goals in their opening two games, and they have a strong recent home record against Leeds, winning the last Amex meeting 3-0. Leeds have been more measured, with two goals scored and one conceded in their two outings. The win case rests on Brighton’s home firepower against that gap in attacking output. On the both-teams angle, Brighton have already shipped four goals in two games, so their defence has been anything but watertight, giving Leeds a route to the scoresheet.
Georginio Rutter to score anytime and Mats Wieffer to be booked12/1Rutter is central to Brighton’s attack and heavily involved in front of goal: across the sample he has racked up 44 shots worth 4.33 expected goals, with 106 touches in the opposition box, so the openings keep coming, here against a Leeds side that will spend long spells defending at the Amex. Wieffer is the disciplinary banker of the pair: a combative defensive midfielder with eight yellow cards in 28 games and 31 fouls committed, roughly a booking every three-and-a-half appearances, exactly the profile referees punish.

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How Brighton go into the game

Brighton were edged 4-3 at Chelsea last time out in a thriller, showing plenty going forward. The Amex is a tough venue and they will fancy a home win.

The Seagulls are dangerous and well-coached, if a little open. Three points against Leeds is the aim.

How Leeds go into the game

Leeds drew 1-1 with Brentford last time out, a decent point. They travel to the south coast as underdogs.

Newly promoted, Leeds are spirited and organised, but Brighton away is a demanding assignment. Staying compact is key.

Brighton vs Leeds: 2025-26 by the numbers

Brighton vs Leeds head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
17/05/26Leeds1-0Brighton
01/11/25Brighton3-0Leeds
11/03/23Leeds2-2Brighton
27/08/22Brighton1-0Leeds
15/05/22Leeds1-1Brighton

Brighton have won two and drawn two of the last five meetings with Leeds, losing once.

Brighton vs Leeds stats to look out for

Brighton have seven goals from 4.57 xG. That is an overperformance of nearly two and a half goals, and it is not a rate that holds.

2026/27, opening two league gamesBrightonLeeds
Goals scored72
Expected goals (xG)4.571.63
Shots3623
Shot accuracy25.9%33.3%
Chances created2312
Touches in the opposition box6534
Big chances missed70

The finishing has been exceptional rather than the chance creation. A shot accuracy of 25.93% is among the lowest in the league, and they have still missed seven big chances.

Leeds arrive with two goals from 1.63 xG and have not missed a big chance all season. They are far more modest, but far more in line with themselves.

Brighton vs Leeds predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Brighton & Hove Albion to win10/11⭐⭐⭐Home quality edge.
Over 2.5 goals10/11⭐⭐⭐Brighton games bring goals.
Brighton or draw (Double Chance)2/9⭐⭐⭐Cover on the hosts.
Both teams to score4/6⭐⭐Both carry a threat.
Brighton & Hove Albion to win 2-117/2⭐⭐Headline scoreline.

Brighton vs Leeds score prediction

Leeds will be organised, but Brighton’s home quality should tell in an open game. Expect the Seagulls to edge it. Score prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Leeds United.

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