Both Brentford and Leeds will be hoping to steer further clear of the relegation zone with a win at the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Indeed, both teams are in 14th and 16th place, and only a few points above the bottom three.
Brentford and Leeds have also lost four of their last six games in the league in total, so three points here for either side would also feel extra precious. Nonetheless, we are expecting an interesting battle when these two teams collide in West London.
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Brentford vs Leeds prediction: Bees to sting Whites?
Key stats
- Brentford have won their last three home league games.
- Leeds have lost their previous four away league matches.
- Brentford have lost just once in 10 previous home H2Hs in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 3-1 Leeds
Given Brentford's strong home form, we are backing them to take all three points here. Leeds have had some positive results recently though, and so will not make it easy for the Bees.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Brentford big favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Brentford have been installed as the big favourites with bookmakers to claim all three points on home soil. Interestingly, a draw and a Leeds win on their travels are separated by just 1.6%.
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Most recent H2Hs: Mixed bag
The most recent meetings between the two teams have produced a real mixed bag. Indeed, the last 10 H2Hs in all competitions alone have seen three wins each and four draws.
England Premier League 22/01/23
Leeds
Brentford
England Premier League 03/09/22
Brentford
Leeds
England Premier League 22/05/22
Brentford
Leeds
England Premier League 05/12/21
Leeds
Brentford
England Championship 11/02/20
Brentford
Leeds
Brentford preview: Schade suspended
Kevin Schade is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card in Brentford's 2-0 defeat away at Tottenham last time out. Reiss Nelson could return to the squad after injury though.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK); Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Nelson & Thiago
Last five results:
- Tottenham 2-0 Brentford
- Arsenal 2-0 Brentford
- Brentford 3-1 Burnley
- Brighton 2-1 Brentford
- Brentford 3-1 Newcastle
Leeds preview: Triple injury blow
Lukas Nmecha, Dan James and Sean Longstaff are all set to miss out for Leeds through injury. Otherwise, the visitors have a fully fit squad to choose from.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK); Bogle, Rodon, Bijol, Struijk, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka; Calvert-Lewin & Okafor
Last five results:
- Leeds 3-3 Liverpool
- Leeds 3-1 Chelsea
- Manchester City 3-2 Leeds
- Leeds 1-2 Aston Villa
- Nottingham Forest 3-1 Leeds
Player to watch: Igor Thiago
Incredibly, only Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland (15) has scored more goals in the Premier League than Igor Thiago (11) so far this season. The Brazilian has helped Brentford stay adrift of the relegation zone, and will certainly fancy his chances to fill his boots against Leeds at the Gtech Community Stadium.