I'd rather back Brigthton to be honest, Pete (despite Leeds having an extra day's rest on them). They looked very impressive 2nd half against Liverpool (presumably after a HT kick up the arse as I don't think Liverpool had taken their foot off the pedal being only 0-1 up and wanting to give Gerrard 30 minutes). They reminded me of Southampton this season actually who I watched take Leeds apart in the first game of the season. Strong, organised, quick; their position in the league was understandable on that evidence.
Leeds meanwhile.... continue to look very weak at the back and in the middle of midfield. They do have a few good attacking options and when they all click they're always in with a shout but they're going to keep on dropping points through gifting goals I fear. Their last games, at home: late winner against lowly Bristol City and coming from behind to beat Palace with another late winner. Before that, a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich. It's not the most inspiring stuff. Also, one of their main attacking players, Snodgrass, has been looking a bit out of sorts to me (also read some Leeds fans saying the same). His body language isn't particularly positive and at times he looks like he can't be arsed.
Not sure what the best odds are but I see 2.1 @ bet365 for Brighton. Looks ok to me. Ish. The main issue is Brighton having played on Wednesday. They're big boys though. I'd have suggested both teams to score until I saw the odds. 1.57 - bleh.
Some BBC bits:
Team News
Left-back Marcus Painter returns for Brighton after serving a ban during the Carling Cup defeat against Liverpool. Will Buckley is out after aggravating a hamstring injury in that tie.
Fit-again forward Luciano Becchio is poised to make his first start of the season for Leeds, while Billy Paynter is also available following injury.
Defender Patrick Kisnorbo is free from suspension and Danny Pugh is expected to make his debut after joining on loan from Stoke.
Head-to-head
• Leeds have won 15 and lost eight of 32 league meetings with Brighton.
• Brighton have not won in six clashes since a 2-1 Championship victory at home in January 2006.
Brighton & Hove Albion
• Brighton, knocked out of the Carling Cup by Liverpool, take to the field for the second time in three days in manager Gus Poyet's 101st match in charge.
• They are in danger of losing three matches in a week, having been beaten for the first time this season at Leicester last Saturday. The Seagulls have not endured successive league losses since April 2010 in League One.
• They are defending one of the five unbeaten home records in the division.
Leeds United
• Leeds are chasing a third successive league win, something they last achieved in December 2010.
• They are one of seven clubs still without an away win in this Championship campaign.
• They have had to score at least two goals to secure any points.