As part of one of the matches of the English Football Championship, the players of Brighton and Leicester will come face to face. Which of the rivals will get the victory in this confrontation? Our sports portal gives a forecast for this game.
"Brighton"
The players of "Brighton" are located in the sixth position in the standings in the Premier League, having 9 points to their credit. On the account of the "seagulls" there are victories over such teams as Burnley, Watford and Brentford, and the only defeat took place in a duel against Everton. Potter's team also managed to reach the 1/16 final of the League Cup, managing to defeat the Cardiff City players with a confident score of 2:0. Obviously, the hosts are in excellent shape.
Leicester
The players of "Leicester" are located in the national championship on the ninth line, having 6 points in their assets. The Foxes managed to defeat Wolverhampton and Norwich this season. At the same time, the guests in all respects lost to West Ham (0: 1) and Manchester City (0:1). In the middle of the week, Leicester played in the Europa League with Napoli, and failed to defeat Luciano Spaletti's team on their own field. The game brought a draw score-2: 2.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Disqualifications:
- Perez (red card) – Leicester.
- Injuries:
- Gross (illness), Locadia (out of shape), Webster (hip) – all "Brighton". Justin (knee), Fofana (broken leg) – both "Leicester".
- Under question:
- Lampty (hip) – Brighton. Mendy (groin), Evans (leg) – both Leicester.
Statistics and figures:
- The opponents have an equal chance of winning;
- "Brighton" won 4 meetings out of the previous 5;
- "Foxes" have a 2-match series without a win;
- The last face-to-face meeting of the opponents ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of Leicester.
Forecast
It is worth noting that "Leicester" in 5 previous meetings beat "Brighton" 4 times in face-to-face matches and once again drew. Despite the fact that the "seagulls" are in good shape, I will bet against them and give my preference to the"foxes".