Leeds United are unbeaten in six straight Premier League matches going into matchday 34. Marcelo Bielsa’s team are in form and aim to crack the top eight by the end of the campaign.
Brighton are fighting for their Premier League lives. They are 17th in the standings after 33 matchdays. Their last four games in the league all ended without a victory. Seven points separate Brighton from 18th-placed Fulham going into the weekend.
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The Seagulls took the spoils in the reverse fixture between the clubs at Elland Road, 1-0. Neal Maupay’s first half goal made the difference as Leeds United failed to breakdown Brighton’s defence.
Graham Potter’s team took eight points from the last 18 on offer in the Premier League. They struggled to score during those six games, however.
Just six goals were tallied, but the defence only allowed four goals over the course of the six fixtures.
Leeds United are in brilliant form with 12 points taken from their last 18 available. They too struggled to score goals with just seven going in. Like Brighton, Leeds United depended on their defence allowing four goals to opponents.
Potter has five names on the Brighton injury list. Percy Tau has a thigh issue but is likely to make the team. Adam Lallana is a doubt due to a calf strain but will take a late fitness test. Florin Andone is also a doubt.
Solly March and Tariq Lamptey are still ruled out with their respective injuries. Defender Ben White will return to the team after serving a suspension.
Bielsa should have the attacking duo of Helder Costa and Rodrigo Moreno back from their injuries. However, Liam Cooper and Adam Forshaw are ruled out of the game.
Brighton have the league’s third-worst home points total. They took just 14 points from 48 points available. They have won just twice at the Amex this term.
Leeds United have been good one the road, especially after coming up from the Championship last season. They have taken 24 points from 48 on their travels.
Brighton took the spoils in the reverse fixture in January. They were in form at the time of the game. Now, it is Leeds United who are in form.
The Whites should claim a win as Brighton struggle in the final third. Leeds United should pick up a win to nil and move closer to cracking the top eight.