Tonight, Premier League fans have a tactical showdown to look forward to as Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Leicester City to the American Express Stadium. Both teams are hungry for points—Brighton to secure a spot in Europe, and Leicester to stay up.
Kickoff Time (East Africa Time – EAT)
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 16:00 BST / 6:00 PM EAT (Nairobi Time)
Wake up your alarm! This match begins in prime time in East Africa.
Brighton vs Leicester Head to Head Stats
Looking at the Brighton vs Leicester head to head record, the Foxes have a slight edge:
- Total Meetings: 31
- Leicester Wins: 13
- Brighton Wins: 9
- Draws: 9
In their last five encounters:
- Leicester 2-1 Brighton
- Brighton 5-2 Leicester
- Draw: 1-1
- Brighton 2-1 Leicester
- Leicester 4-0 Brighton
While Leicester does have a historical edge, Brighton has had the advantage in more recent matches, especially at home. Take a look at the whole head to head history on Soccerway.
Recent Form
Brighton (Last 5 Matches):
- Form: L – L – W – W – W
- Goals Scored: 8
- Goals Conceded: 7
Leicester City (Last 5 Matches):
- Form: W – L – L – L – L
- Goals Scored: 6
- Goals Conceded: 13
Brighton is on the rise with solid home victories, with Leicester still stumbling, particularly at the back.
Match Preview & Prediction
With Brighton's control in the midfield and Leicester's recent defensive errors, the home team should be the one setting the pace.
Players to watch:
- Brighton: Kaoru Mitoma, Pascal Groß
- Leicester: Jamie Vardy, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Prediction:
- Final Score: Brighton 2-1 Leicester City
- Possible goal scorers: Mitoma (BHA), Vardy (LEI), João Pedro (BHA)
Considering their recent form and the Brighton vs Leicester head to head stats, Brighton is on fire—but never count out a starving Leicester team.
How to Watch
- TV Channels: SuperSport, StarTimes Sports Premium
- Online Streaming: DSTV Now, Sky Sports, Premier League official app
- Kickoff Time: 6:00 PM (EAT)
Whether you're watching from Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, this one's going to be a highlight of the weekend.
Related Links
- Brighton vs Leicester H2H on Soccerway
- Leicester Team News – The Guardian
- Brighton Injury Updates – BBC Sport