Brighton & Hove VS Leicester City Match Prediction

In 20 matches, Leicester have edged Brighton to the tune of eight wins, seven losses, and five draws so far.

Here's a look at the last five results:    

Feb 26, 2019: Leicester 2-1 Brighton
Nov 24, 2018: Brighton 1-1 Leicester
Mar 31, 2018: Brighton 0-2 Leicester
Aug 19, 2017: Leicester 2-0 Brighton
Apr 8, 2014: Leicester 1-4 Brighton (Championship)

BHAFC vs LCFC Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Brighton are at 13/5, a draw is at 5/2, and Leicester are at 1/1.  

Brighton will enter this match in a much better mood than they would have been in a couple of months back.  They are ‘only’ in 11th, but that’s a far cry from where they were prior to getting their act straight.  Three wins from their last five, including three home wins in a row, has really taken some pressure off, and they will be much more confident and hopeful ahead of this very tough clash with the Foxes.  It’s important to note that they have just four wins all season, so the fact they have three from five is very noteworthy.  

Leicester will also come into this match in great shape and full of confidence as they are flying high in second place before a ball is kicked this weekend.  They have 26 points, level with Chelsea and two above Manchester City, and are eight off the pace of leaders Liverpool.  The Foxes have won four in a row since they lost away at the Reds and only have two defeats all season.  It’s for those reasons that they are truly a top four contender, and perhaps a title contender as well.  

At home, Brighton have so far looked much better than when they are on their travels.  They have three wins and two draws at the Amex in six outings, meaning they’ve only succumbed to defeat once.  That came to Southampton, so they will want to erase that memory.  The Foxes, on the other hand, have a good traveling record so far.  They have taken ten points, via three wins and a draw, in six matches, with their only losses coming at Liverpool and Manchester United.  Hardly anything to panic about, is it?  

Betfair have Vardy scoring anytime at 2.0.  

Ladbrokes have the Foxes scoring first at 7/10.  

Brighton vs Leicester City Prediction

Brighton once looked like nailed on relegation fodder, but they have corrected their ship in tremendous fashion.  Unfortunately for them, they will be derailed a little as Leicester keep up their incredible charge.  

Correct Score Prediction: Brighton 0-2 Leicester City

Brighton Team News

Graham Potter will be without defender Adam Webster, left back Bernardo, and winger Jose Izquierdo due to injury woes for this very tough fixture with the Foxes.

Brighton Key Man

If there has been a bigger impact made at Brighton than Leandro Trossard, then it’s hard to tell who that would be.  The Belgian has been spectacular for them, and it speaks volumes that they have picked up their pace with him back in the team.  He sets the pace, and is a constant threat on the counter.  Lewis Dunk is also one to watch.  He’s not only come back into from in defence, but he’s also getting back into influential attacking areas, as his goal against United demonstrated last time out.  

Brighton Team Form

Brighton have two losses and three wins in their last five matches:

3-1 loss at Manchester United
2-0 home win vs Norwich
3-2 home win vs Everton
2-1 loss at Aston Villa
3-0 home win vs Tottenham

Brighton Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

Leicester City Team News

Brendan Rodgers is likely to be missing midfielder James Maddison here due to an injury he picked up on England duty, meaning a change in plans may end up being needed.

Leicester City Key Man

Jamie Vardy is a man on fire at the moment, so there is no reason not to talk about him straight away.  He’s scored in four matches in a row now and leads the league in goals so far.  Six goals in that run has him in tip-top form and has many wondering if he can go on a long streak like he did in 2015.  A lot of talk about Leicester has been about their attack, which has been great, but goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is being forgotten a bit. They have only given up eight goals, a league low, and a lot of that has to do with steady hands (and feet) at the back.    

Leicester City Team Form

Leicester have won each of their last five matches:

2-0 home win vs Arsenal
0-2 win at Crystal Palace
1-3 win at Burton Albion (EFL Cup)
0-9 win at Southampton
2-1 home win vs Burnley

Leicester City Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-5-1

The Seagulls are flying high, at least when they play home at the Amex, but you can't help but think that things are about to come to a halt. The Foxes are playing as well as just about anyone in the top flight right now under Brendan Rodgers, and it's hard to envision anyone stopping them right now. Brighton have a chance to make them uncomfortable, for sure, but in the end the likes of Vardy will down them for the time being.

Brighton have been on a roll of late at the Amex, winning each of their last three home PL fixtures there.