Brighton vs Leeds prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

Premier League

Brighton vs Leeds Cards

2026-09-05 · 15:00
Cards52.6%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Brighton 1-1 Leeds
6 yellow cards (Brighton 3, Leeds 3)
0 red cards (Brighton 0, Leeds 0)
✓ Over 3.5✓ No

We called Over 3.5 at 52.7% and it landed (6 in the match). We called No at 93.2% and it landed (0 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 52.6%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
53%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

Our model lands on Over 3.5 cards at 52.6%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 73.1% for over 2.5 to 18.4% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 52.7%. Between the two sides, Leeds are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 43.5%, with a level count at 21.2%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.573.1%

Over 3.552.7%

Over 4.533.2%

Over 5.518.4%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 73.1% 26.9%
3.5 cards 52.7% 47.3%
4.5 cards 33.2% 66.8%
5.5 cards 18.4% 81.6%

Who picks up more cards

Brighton35.3%

Level21.2%

★ ModelLeeds43.5%

Team card lines

Brighton over 1.5

53.6%

Brighton over 2.5

26.8%

Leeds over 1.5

59.5%

Leeds over 2.5

32.4%

Card handicap

Brighton line Brighton Leeds
-1.5 18.2% 81.8%
-0.5 35.3% 64.7%
+0.5 56.5% 43.5%
+1.5 75.6% 24.4%

Red card

Any red card6.8%

Brighton red card1.7%

Leeds red card5.3%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 59.1% 40.9%
22.5 fouls 42.8% 57.2%
24.5 fouls 28.1% 71.9%

Bookings are a lower-liquidity market, so calibration matters most here, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Brighton vs Leeds. It tips Leeds for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

52.7%Over 3.5 cards
6.8%Any red card
43.5%Most cards: Leeds
53.6%Brighton over 1.5 cards
59.5%Leeds over 1.5 cards
42.8%Over 22.5 fouls

By team, Brighton over 1.5 cards sits at 53.6% and Leeds at 59.5%. A red card for either side is rated at 6.8% (Brighton 1.7%, Leeds 5.3%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. The track record is public, misses included.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 52.6% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 6.8%, a low-probability event, but one that reshapes every line when it lands.
The DisciplinarianLeeds are the pick to collect more cards at 43.5%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 52.7%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Brighton vs Leeds?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 52.7% for Brighton vs Leeds.

Will there be a red card in Brighton vs Leeds?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 6.8%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Brighton vs Leeds?
Before kickoff, the model rated Leeds to pick up more cards at 43.5%, with a level count at 21.2%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

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