Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | Elland Road |
Match Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Prediction Stats
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Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 01 Nov 2025 |  Brighton & Hove Albion vs  Leeds United |
3 – 0 | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Mar 2023 | Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
2 – 2 | Elland Road |
| Premier League | 27 Aug 2022 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United |
1 – 0 | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 15 May 2022 | Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
1 – 1 | Elland Road |
| Premier League | 27 Nov 2021 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United |
0 – 0 | The American Express Community Stadium |
Leeds United come into this with a strong recent league run, taking 11 points from their last five and scoring in every one of those matches. Brighton & Hove Albion have also been productive, with four wins from their last five league games, although the 3-1 defeat at Newcastle United shows they can be opened up away from home.
With Leeds United at Elland Road and both sides arriving in decent form, this looks like a tight game rather than a one-sided one. Leeds United’s recent results suggest they can compete well in matches that stay close, while Brighton & Hove Albion have been strong enough to threaten throughout. The head-to-head record also points to competitive meetings, so a narrow home win fits the data best.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Leeds United
Leeds United’s recent league form has been steady and positive, with three wins and two draws from their last five. They have scored 11 goals across that run, including three against Burnley and three against Wolverhampton Wanderers, which shows they have been able to create and finish chances consistently.
Their most recent result was a 1-1 draw away to Tottenham Hotspur, following a 3-1 home win over Burnley. Before that they drew 2-2 at AFC Bournemouth and beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 and Manchester United 2-1, so the overall pattern is of a side picking up results and staying difficult to beat.
Leeds United Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 11 May 2026 |  Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United |
1 – 1 | D | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Premier League | 1 May 2026 | Leeds United vs  Burnley |
3 – 1 | W | Elland Road |
| Premier League | 22 Apr 2026 |  AFC Bournemouth vs Leeds United |
2 – 2 | D | Vitality Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Leeds United vs  Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | W | Elland Road |
| Premier League | 13 Apr 2026 |  Manchester United vs Leeds United |
1 – 2 | W | Old Trafford |
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion have also been in good league form, winning four of their last five. They have scored 11 goals in that sequence as well, with 3-0 wins over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea standing out as the strongest results.
Their only setback in that run was a 3-1 loss away to Newcastle United, which is the clearest sign that they can be tested on the road. Even so, the draw at Tottenham Hotspur and the 2-0 win at Burnley show they have been competitive away from home and capable of controlling games.
Brighton & Hove Albion Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | W | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 |  Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
3 – 1 | L | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 21 Apr 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs  Chelsea |
3 – 0 | W | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
2 – 2 | D | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 | Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
0 – 2 | W | Turf Moor |
Team News & Injury Report
Leeds United
- Ilia Gruev (Meniscus Injury)
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Diego Gómez (Knee Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Leeds United (3-5-2)
Predicted lineup: Karl Darlow (Goalkeeper), Jaka Bijol (Defender), Joe Rodon (Defender), Pascal Struijk (Defender), Anton Stach (Midfielder), Ao Tanaka (Midfielder), Daniel James (Midfielder), Ethan Ampadu (Midfielder), James Justin (Midfielder), Brenden Aaronson (Attacker), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Attacker)
Leeds United’s predicted 3-5-2 gives them a solid base at the back while still allowing Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin to work together up front. The midfield five should help them stay compact and give Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka the platform to support both phases of play.
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Bart Verbruggen (Goalkeeper), Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Defender), Jan Paul van Hecke (Defender), Lewis Dunk (Defender), Maxim De Cuyper (Defender), Carlos Baleba (Midfielder), Jack Hinshelwood (Midfielder), Kaoru Mitoma (Midfielder), Pascal Groß (Midfielder), Yankuba Minteh (Midfielder), Danny Welbeck (Attacker)
Brighton & Hove Albion’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them balance, with Carlos Baleba and Jack Hinshelwood screening the defence and allowing the attacking midfielders to push on. Danny Welbeck can lead the line with support from Kaoru Mitoma, Pascal Groß and Yankuba Minteh between the lines.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Leeds United | Brighton & Hove Albion | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Leeds United | Brighton & Hove Albion | Brenden Aaronson against Ferdi Kadıoğlu could be important because Leeds will want Aaronson finding space between the lines, while Kadıoğlu has to stop him turning and linking play. |
| Leeds United | Brighton & Hove Albion | Anton Stach against Carlos Baleba is a key midfield duel because both sides need control in central areas and neither team can afford to lose second balls. |
| Leeds United | Brighton & Hove Albion | Brenden Aaronson is key for Leeds United because he has been part of their recent attacking output and can connect midfield to the front two. |
| Leeds United | Brighton & Hove Albion | Danny Welbeck is key for Brighton & Hove Albion because he leads the line in their 4-2-3-1 and gives them a focal point for the chances created behind him. |
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