Leeds vs. Brighton Picks – Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (May 17)
- When: Sunday, May 17, 2026. 10:00 AM ET
- Where: Elland Road, Leeds, England
- How to Watch: NBC
Leeds vs. Brighton Preview
The penultimate round of matches in this season’s English Premier League are set for this weekend. Brighton will be aiming to take their challenge for a potential Champions League spot to the final day of the campaign when they travel to Leeds on May 17.
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Leeds Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 10-14-12
- Home Record: 8-5-5
- Road Record: 2-9-7
Daniel Farke will be delighted that Leeds United’s Premier League safety has already been assured. The Whites have been in excellent recent form, and they could yet have their sights set on finishing as high as eleventh in the standings.
Leeds have recorded back-to-back wins at Elland Road, and they could record their longest winning home run in the Premier League since 2001 with a victory on Sunday. Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be the team’s main scoring threat, with the Englishman netting 13 goals in 2025-26.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-3-3): Darlow (GK); Justin, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka; James, Calvert-Lewin, Aaronson
Brighton Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 14-11-11
- Home Record: 9-6-3
- Road Record: 5-5-8
Brighton remain in a menacing position to challenge for sixth place in the Premier League, with that position potentially being enough to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
The Seagulls have been in excellent recent form, with no side in the EPL having won more fixtures than Brighton since the start of March. The decision to shift Jack Hinshelwood into a more advanced role has been a reason for their success, with the midfielder scoring in each of his last three starts.
Likely Line-Up:
(4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK); Kadioglu, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Gross; Minteh, Hinshelwood, Mitoma; Welbeck
Head-to-Head Trends
- Leeds are winless in their seven Premier League fixtures against Brighton, losing on four occasions.
- Brighton have won ten of their last 14 league matches against the Whites. Over that period, they have kept ten clean sheets.
Leeds vs. Brighton Picks
Leeds will be more relaxed after their top-flight status has been assured, while Brighton’s motivation could be crucial in terms of making picks. The Seagulls need to win to remain in the hunt for a Champions League spot, and it is hard to overlook their phenomenal record against the Whites.
