FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion Match Preview

Last updated : 20 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Leeds United fixture

Leeds face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 16 games played, the Whites have recorded 6 wins, and Brighton have 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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:
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
2004/2005Sat 29 JanLeeds Utd.1 - 1Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Leeds, however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Whites have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Brighton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 17 points from 16 matches. Leeds are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 15 games giving them a return of 36 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA622213128
Leeds Utd.650116415

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Brighton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HAUnbeaten run of 4 matches.
Leeds Utd.5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.