Leeds vs Brentford Prediction & Tips
Leeds and Brentford face at Elland Road, in a match of the 15th round of the Premier League. At this stadium, the history of direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 3 wins and 1 draw in the last 4 matches. Indeed, the last time these teams met at this stadium was on 21‑08‑2019, in a match for the Championship that ended with Leeds United winning by (1‑0). The only goal of the match was scored by E. Nketiah (81′ ).
After 3 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses, the home team is in the 15th position, having won 15 points. In the penultimate match, they have tied in an away match against Brighton & Hove Albion, by (0‑0). In the last 7 home matches for the league, Leeds has a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, having won 9 points out of 21 possible.
In this competition, they haven’t lost any of the last 4 home matches. They have conceded goals to their opponent in 7 of the last 10 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 14 matches for the competition, they never managed to turn the score around in the 6 matches they conceded the first goal. In the last 20 home matches for all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have scored 11 of their 31 goals between minutes (76’‑90′).
Leeds United comes for this match after a 1-0 win against Crystal Palace, putting an end to the three straight games without a win in this competition: the only goal of the team was signed by Raphinha. In this round against Brentford, coach Marcelo Bielsa should opt for an offensive strategy, with the forward lines, as he plays at home. The right wing Raphinha is one of the greatest dangers in the attacking front of this team, being this the best scorer with 6 goals scored. Out of this game are Robin Koch, Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling, all with physical problems.
After 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses, the away team is in the 12th position, having won 16 points. In the last match, they lost in an away match against Tottenham Hotspur, by (2‑0), after having won at home, in a home match against Everton, by (1‑0). In the championship, Brentford won 9 points out of a possible 21, after 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in the last 7 games they played as a visitor. The team has conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 8 of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 14 matches for this competition, they have conceded the first goal 7 times and have never been able to turn the score around. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 5 of their 13 goals between minutes (0’‑15′).
Brentford comes for this match after a 2-0 setback on the trip to Tottenham’s home field, putting an end to the two straight games without losing in this Premier League. On this trip to the Leeds United arena, coach Thomas Frank should play in 3-5-2, favoring defensive organization and successive counterattacks through the corridors. Bryan Mbuemo and Ivan Toney should compose the visiting club’s attack, being the last athlete mentioned very fast and strong in the finish. For this game, the visiting coach is without Zanka, Kristoffer Ajer, David Raya, Tariqe Fosu-Henry and Josh Dasilva, all with physical problems.
Leeds – Brentford FREE TIPS
Leeds – Win @ 2.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
