Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Leicester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Prediction & Analysis

Leicester City, fresh off a crucial 3-1 victory over West Ham that ended a five-game winless streak, are set to welcome Brighton to the King Power Stadium this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. IST. The Foxes have struggled at home this season, with this being only their second win on their turf. Meanwhile, Brighton are licking their wounds after a 3-1 loss to Fulham at Craven Cottage, following a frustrating 1-1 draw against bottom-ranked Southampton.

Current Standings: With 3 wins, 5 draws, and 6 losses, Leicester City is currently placed 16th in the points table with 13 points. Brighton, on the other hand, are placed 5th with 6 wins, 5 draws, and  3 defeats. 

Head-to-Head Record: Leicester holds the edge in this rivalry with a win-loss record of 6-2 in 12 matches. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Leicester City Preview

Ruud van Nistelrooy's managerial debut couldn't have gone better, as his Foxes stunned the Hammers with a clinical display. Despite West Ham dominating possession (62%) and peppering the goal with 31 shots, Leicester were ruthless, netting three times from just eight attempts, six of which were on target. A perfect start for the Dutchman, showcasing efficiency over volume.

Ruud van Nistelrooy wasted no time in making his mark, showing a proactive approach far beyond Steve Cooper's. After the disjointed display on the right flank against Brentford, he scrapped the Justin-Faes pairing and introduced a more dynamic McAteer-Justin combination. To shake things up further, he shifted to a 4-2-3-1 setup, bringing Buonanotte back into his natural No. 10 role.

Only Crystal Palace, Ipswich, Wolverhampton, and Southampton have won fewer home games than Leicester City this season. Jamie Vardy leads the team with 7 goal contributions (5 goals and 2 assists). Leicester City has taken the fewest shots in the league and scores 31% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes.

Team News  - With Buonanotte, on loan from Brighton ineligible for Sunday’s clash, Jordan Ayew could possibly take his place. 

Leicester City Probable XI - Hermansen; Justin, Coady, Vestergaard, Kristiansen; Ndidi, Soumare, McAteer, El Khannous, Mavididi; Vardy

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

Brighton’s struggles continued as they fell 3-1 to Fulham, a side that managed just six shots and had an xG of 0.65 in the entire game. Despite Hurzler’s call for intensity after the Southampton game, the Seagulls were guilty of more carelessness, gifting a goal through a misplaced pass. 

Alarmingly, it marked their sixth error-leading-to-goal this season—the second-highest in the league behind Southampton (9). Defensive frailty and lack of sharpness are becoming recurring themes for the Seagulls. Despite their stumble at Craven Cottage, the Seagulls have been impressive on the road this season, securing three away wins—only bettered by Chelsea (5) and Liverpool.

Brighton & Hove Albion have a poor recent record at the King Power Stadium, failing to win their last six visits. Their last victory there came in April 2014. Joao Pedro has been a key player for the Seagulls this season, contributing to seven goals (four goals and three assists) in eight league appearances. 

Danny Welbeck is on the brink of equaling Pascal Gross as Brighton's leading Premier League scorer, needing just one more goal. Additionally, Brighton has a habit of scoring goals in the period between 31 and 45 minutes, accounting for 27% of their total goals.

Team News  -  Hurzeler will not be able to make significant changes to his starting lineup because of injuries to key players like James Milner (hamstring), Adam Webster (hamstring), Solly March (knee) and Jack Hinshelwood. 

Brighton Probable XI - Verbruggen; Lamptey, Igor, Dunk, Estupinan; O'Riley, Baleba, Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

LEICESTER CITY vs BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Winning Prediction

Brighton has historically struggled at the King Power Stadium and against Leicester City overall. Yet, sitting fifth in the table, they've shown why they're a force to be reckoned with this season. However, their form against newly promoted sides tells a different story, with just one win and five draws in their last seven encounters.

Based on all the facts and their recent form, Sunday's clash against Leicester could prove to be tricky for the Seagulls as well as the punters alike. As far as the odds are concerned, Brighton is favored to win this with odds of 1.74 to Leicester's 4.85 and 4.28 for a draw.

Brighton & Hove Albion to Win (1-2)

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