Preview & Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leicester City

The upcoming Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City is set to be an intriguing encounter, considering recent history and current form. Brighton has shown average proficiency at home, securing 1.6 points per game this season, suggesting they have a reasonable edge when playing in familiar territory. Conversely, Leicester City’s form on the road has been abysmal, with only 0.53 points per game, indicating their struggles away from home.

In their head-to-head history, Leicester City holds the upper hand with 9 wins compared to Brighton’s 5, and 7 matches ending in draws. However, the prior encounter resulted in a convincing 3-1 victory for Brighton, showcasing their capability to exploit Leicester’s vulnerabilities.

With an average of 2.67 goals in their previous matchups and a 57% chance of both teams scoring, this fixture is likely to witness action at both ends. Taking into account Brighton’s average form at home and Leicester’s poor away performance, coupled with the recent result favoring Brighton, the home side appears poised to secure a win or at least maintain their unbeaten run against a struggling Leicester City. Expect a competitive game with a potential for multiple goals.

Insights

• Brighton & Hove Albion have a better historical record at home against Leicester City with the last meeting resulting in a 3-1 victory for them.
• Out of the last 21 clashes between these two teams, Brighton has won 5 times, Leicester 9 times, and 7 matches have ended in a draw.
• Brighton has a stronger home performance with an average of 1.6 Points Per Game this season, compared to Leicester City’s 0.53 Points Per Game away.
• Leicester City are performing poorly in away games this season.
• Matches between Brighton & Leicester average 2.67 goals, indicating a tendency for moderate scoring games.
• Both teams have scored in 57% of their recent encounters, suggesting that a BTTS (Both Teams to Score) bet might have potential.
• Given the historical data and current season performance, Brighton & Hove Albion could have a slight edge playing at home.

Match Facts

• When Brighton & Hove Albion host Leicester City, a 1-1 draw is the most frequent result, occurring in three encounters.
• In the past 13 home games against Leicester City, Brighton & Hove Albion have claimed victory 5 times, drawn 3 times, and lost 5 times, with a slight goal advantage of 19-18.
• Across 29 total meetings, Brighton has won 7 matches, drawn 10, and Leicester City has triumphed 12 times, leading in goals scored, 38-32.
• Leicester City is on a 7-match losing streak in the Premier League.
• Leicester City has suffered defeat in their last 4 away matches in the Premier League.
• Brighton & Hove Albion net 24% of their goals from the 76th to 90th minute.
• Leicester City scores 28% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minute.
• Leicester City is currently on an 8-match losing run.
• They have also lost their last 5 consecutive away games.
• Brighton & Hove Albion has failed to score in 4 of their 15 home Premier League matches this season.
• Leicester City hasn’t scored in 6 of their 15 away Premier League games this season.
• Joao Pedro leads Brighton & Hove Albion with 8 goals, while Jamie Vardy tops Leicester with 7 goals.
• Joao Pedro also tops the assist chart for Brighton with 6 assists, and Wilfred Ndidi is Leicester’s leading assister with 4.

• Leicester City hasn’t found the net in their last 6 matches.
• Leicester City has allowed at least one goal in their past 26 matches.
• Brighton & Hove Albion win 36% of first halves; Leicester City wins 22%.
• Their latest match ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
• Brighton & Hove Albion convert a 1-0 home advantage into victory 70% of the time.
• Leicester City prevails in 42% of away matches when leading 1-0.
• Brighton & Hove Albion wins 30% of home games when trailing 1-0.
• Leicester City wins 12% of away games when down 1-0.
• Brighton & Hove Albion’s Premier League performance surpasses that of Leicester City.
• Brighton’s recent form in the last 5 matches is superior to Leicester’s.
• Leicester City hasn’t scored in their last 6 fixtures.
• In their last 5 encounters, both teams have won once each, with 3 draws.
• Brighton has remained undefeated in their last 5 Premier League matches against Leicester.
• Leicester hasn’t won any of their last 5 Premier League matches against Brighton.
• On average, Brighton & Hove Albion scores 2.4 goals per game against Leicester, who scores 1.8 goals.
• The overall average number of goals in their meetings is 4.2, with 2 goals typically scored in the first half.
• Both teams were unsuccessful in their previous Premier League match.
• Both teams failed to score in their last game.
• Brighton & Hove Albion averages 1.52 goals at home, while Leicester City averages 1 goal away.
• Brighton & Hove Albion is currently on a 3-match losing streak.
• Brighton hasn’t secured a win in their past 4 games.