Brighton will be hoping to extend their unbeaten home record against Leeds United on Saturday. The Seagulls are also keen on bouncing back from last weekend.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side were very unfortunate to lose to Chelsea, almost mounting a comeback late in the game.
Leeds have not had the best of streaks away to Brighton, but will be buoyed by their current form. Daniel Farke’s men are unbeaten in all competitions to start this season.
They had two impressive victories against Nottingham Forest, and held a very impressive Brentford side to a draw.
The last meeting between both sides at the AmEx stadium ended in a draw.
Chris Sutton gives verdict ahead of Leeds United clash
Daniel Farke
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Leeds United beat Brighton in the last game, as the Whites ended their final home game of the season with a win.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side have been hit with multiple injuries, as they have five players sidelined. But Daniel Farke will have most of his squad available, outside Joe Rodon and Ilia Gruev.
Chris Sutton has predicted the game on Saturday, giving the edge to the home side.
He did give Leeds a chance because of how good Farke’s side have been on the road in recent months.
“I am not really sure what to make of Brighton yet,” Sutton wrote in his BBC Sport column.
“They smashed Aston Villa on the opening weekend but then lost to Chelsea despite dominating possession in what was a really strange game.
“Leeds can be quite cagey on the road under Daniel Farke, but they are very good at what they do, and they will be a threat on the break.
“I am still going with Brighton to win because they are playing with freedom at the moment, but I don’t see them keeping a clean sheet, and this is going to be close.”
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Leeds will have to find a way to keep Brighton out
The Seagulls’ first two league games of the season has seen them score a total of seven goals.
They scored four against Aston Villa and three against Chelsea.
Just like with Brentford, the Leeds backline will have to find a way to keep the opponents out. At Elland Road last week, Keith Andrews’ side created a lot of chances, but the effort of the Leeds side held them to just one goal.
Daniel Farke will be hoping his team can repeat that performance on Saturday.
