Brighton and Hove Albion host Leeds United and could do with winning this game. They begin the weekend in ninth, while Leeds are one place above the relegation zone. Brighton lost at Aston Villa last weekend and have now gone seven Premier League games without a win. Their last league victory was in mid-September and a form guide for the last five games has them in 17th with just three points. The next few games will be crucial for them. Some good results can keep them in the hunt for a European place. However, they are only four points ahead of 16th place and six above Leeds. Home form has seen them earn five points from as many games. Only four home league goals have been scored this season and three of those came from the penalty spot. Three out of five have seen under 2.5 goals scored and overall five of the last seven have seen that statistic come up.
Leeds United are struggling to repeat the success they had last season. They have only won two league games this season,a home victory over Watford and away win at Norwich. They are only two points above the drop zone and have one win in their last five league matches. One big problem they have is their injury list. The absence of Bamford explains why only in two league games this season have they scored more than once. Three of their last five away league fixtures have had under 2.5 goals scored in them. Back that stat to come up in this match.