Leeds United vs Brighton Prediction, 5/17/2026 Soccer Pick, Tips and Odds

by Guy Bruhn - 5/16/2026

Game: Leeds United vs Brighton

Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026

Location: Elland Road in Leeds, England

TV: Peacock

The Seagulls (14-11-11) are on their way to Elland Road in Leeds, England on Sunday where they will take on Leeds United (10-14-12). Leeds United are priced at +162 and the Seagulls are at -196. The over/under is 3. The goaltenders protecting the net are Karl Darlow for Leeds United and Bart Verbruggen for Brighton.

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Leeds has conceded 53 goals while giving up 1.47 goals per 90, and the opposition have amassed 136 SoT against them. They have tallied 7 shut outs, giving them a % of 19.4% so far this season. Leeds United has earned 60 yellow card warnings so far this season and 1 red card. The Whites have a rank of 10th when talking about expected goals having 20.7, and the expected goals against are at 19.8. So far this year, this club averages 1.22 pts/match (44 pts) and they also are ranked 17th in European soccer with 24 assists. The team's goal differential is at -5 with the help of 48 goals put in the net and also 53 goals surrendered. Leeds United has a total of 89 saves and they also have a SV% of 61.0% for the year.

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Brighton has earned 52 goals and the team's goals expected for the year sits at 19.2. Their goals against per 90 min is currently at 1.17 in addition to 97 saves, and they have 10 clean sheets. So far this season, Brighton & Hove Albion has a save % of 68.9% (135 shots on target against), and also rank 7th in European soccer with 53 pts. Brighton sits at 3rd when it comes to goals given up having 42, and their difference in goals is coming in at 10. Brighton & Hove Albion has accumulated a clean sheet % of 27.8% for the season as well as 86 yellow card cautions. The Seagulls average 1.5 pts/match while recording 33 assists.

The guy who is expected to defend the goal for Leeds United is Karl Darlow. Darlow has seen the pitch for a total of 6,480 minutes and has accumulated 215 saves so far in his pro soccer career. The goalkeeper from Wales has seen 317 shots attempted against him in 72 career starts. His goals allowed per 90 minutes is 1.50 (108 goals allowed) and his save % is 67.8%. Darlow (17-25-30 mark in his career) has recorded 13 shutouts, which has earned him a 18.1%% clean sheet percentage.

Bart Verbruggen is expected to look after the net for Brighton. So far in his career, Verbruggen has surrendered 128 goals while earning 247 saves in 93 starts. Verbruggen has racked up 21 shutouts while seeing 369 shots tried against him in 8,370 minutes in his career. He has a save percentage of 66.9% and his clean sheet rate is currently 22.6%%. He has allowed 1.38 goals per 90 minutes while earning a record of 35-32-26.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is one member of the team who can create chances for Leeds United. The forward born in England has 90 goals in 21,765 professional minutes played. Lewin has started 242 contests in his pro soccer career and accounts for 0.37 G/90. He has 19 assists while earning 199 points during his career.

Brighton features an attacker in Danny Welbeck, who is a thorn in the side of defenses. He has 268 points so far in his career and has assisted a teammate on a goal 36 times. The forward born in England has accumulated 28,471 minutes and has scored 116 goals. He is currently averaging 0.37 goals per 90 mins and has been a starter in 313 games during his soccer career.

Who will win tonight's soccer game ATS?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Brighton (+162)

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