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**Retrospective: Brighton 1-1 Leeds**

Our model anticipated a home win, giving Brighton a 53% probability based on their superior head-to-head record (2W, 2D, 1L in the last five) and a slightly stronger recent form (LWWDL) compared to Leeds’ inconsistent run (DWLWD). However, the Seagulls failed to convert that edge into three points, settling for a 1-1 draw. The result aligns more closely with the 25% draw probability than our primary prediction, confirming that Brighton’s tendency to drop points at home—visible in their two recent defeats—remained a vulnerability.

Leeds’ resilience, evidenced by their ability to grind out draws on the road, proved decisive. While no xG data is available, the outcome underscores that Brighton’s form slump and Leeds’ defensive organisation were undervalued by our pre-match model. Despite Brighton enjoying territorial dominance, they lacked the cutting edge to break down a compact Leeds side. Our call was incorrect, but the draw was not a shock given the visitors’ recent pattern of securing points away from home. Brighton must address their finishing if they are to match predictive expectations in future fixtures.

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