Premier League Gameweek 15
Dec 8, 2024 2.00pm
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HT : 0 1
FT King Power Stadium
  • Jamie Vardy 86' goal
  • Boubakary Soumare 87' yellowcard
  • Bobby Reid 90'+1' goal
  • goal Tariq Lamptey 37'
  • yellowcard Carlos Balepa 41'
  • yellowcard Mats Wieffer 74'
  • goal Yankuba Minteh 79'

Brighton predicted XI vs. Leicester City: Possible lineup for Premier League match

Verbruggen to be dropped? Brighton predicted XI vs. Leicester

Brighton & Hove Albion could be set to make an alteration in between the sticks for Sunday afternoon's clash at Leicester City in the Premier League.

The Seagulls lost 3-1 at Fulham on Thursday night, with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen making a serious error in the immediate build-up to Alex Iwobi's opener.

The Dutchman has been prone to a mistake whilst playing out from the back, and head coach Fabian Hurzeler could hand the shot-stopper a final chance to impress this weekend before turning to Jason Steele.

Restoring parity in West London momentarily for Brighton with a low-driven strike, Carlos Baleba is set to retain his spot in midfield alongside Matt O'Riley, who netted an unfortunate own goal against his former club last time out.

Looking to target Leicester's defensive fragilities, Hurzeler could opt to bring attacking full-back Tariq Lamptey into the back four at the expense of Jan Paul van Hecke.

With just three days between the loss at Fulham and the trip to the East Midlands, Brighton are likely to freshen up their attack, meaning that the likes of Mats Wieffer and Simon Adingra could drop out of the XI.

The Seagulls have plenty of capable options in reserve, with Evan Ferguson, Yankuba Minteh and Georginio Rutter all targeting promotions from the bench.

Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup: Verbruggen; Lamptey, Igor, Dunk, Estupinan; O'Riley, Baleba; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Pedro

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Who will win Sunday's Premier League clash between Leicester and Brighton?
Leicester City 25%
Draw 20%
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