Leicester vs Brentford prediction
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Brentford & BTTS

Brentford have won their last three away games in the Premier League and both teams have scored in 68% of their league games.

Struggling Leicester have the home advantage on Friday night when they take on Brentford in the Premier League, and we're bringing you our predictions for the game.

Leicester vs Brentford prediction: Away win and no clean sheets?

Key Stats

  • Leicester City have only managed to keep clean sheets in 4% of their Premier League games this season.
  • The Foxes have lost eight of their 13 home games in the Premier League.
  • Over 2.5 goals have been produced in 68% of the hosts league games.
  • At least three goals have been scored in 68% of Brentford's Premier League games.

Correct score prediction: Leicester 1-2 Brentford

Brentford have already beaten Leicester in the Premier League this season, running out 4-1 winners in November's reverse fixture, and the Foxes are averaging just 0.68 points per game this season, while the Bees average is 1.36 points.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies backing Brentford

  • HOME: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
  • DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
  • AWAY: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Brentford are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 47.6% and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.

You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.

Most recent H2Hs: Leicester lead

The Foxes have picked up two wins, two draws and just one defeat in their last five matches against Brentford but were thrashed 4-1 when they last locked horns with the Bees.

England Premier League 30/11/24

Brentford

Brentford

4
Leicester

Leicester

1

England Premier League 18/03/23

Brentford

Brentford

1
Leicester

Leicester

1

England Premier League 07/08/22

Leicester

Leicester

2
Brentford

Brentford

2

England Premier League 20/03/22

Leicester

Leicester

2
Brentford

Brentford

1

England Premier League 24/10/21

Brentford

Brentford

1
Leicester

Leicester

2

Leicester preview: Lost five of last six in all comps

The Foxes played host to Arsenal last weekend and managed to go in at the break goalless. However, despite their best efforts, Leicester ended up conceding two late goals as the Gunners ran out 2-0 winners at The King Power Stadium.

James Justin picked up an ankle injury during the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal and looks set to join Issahaku Fatawu and Ricardo Pereira on the sidelines for the Brentford match.

Predicted lineup: Hermansen (GK), Faes, Coulibaly, Okoli, Kristiansen, Ndidi, Soumare, El Khannouss, Ayew, Vardy & De Cordova-Reid

England Premier League 11/05/25

D

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

2

Leicester

Leicester

2

England Premier League 03/05/25

W

Southampton

Southampton

0

Leicester

Leicester

2

England Premier League 26/04/25

L

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton

3

Leicester

Leicester

0

England Premier League 20/04/25

L

Liverpool

Liverpool

1

Leicester

Leicester

0

England Premier League 12/04/25

D

Brighton

Brighton

2

Leicester

Leicester

2

Brentford preview: Three away wins on the run

Brentford made it three away wins on the run in the Premier League when they made the trip to the London Stadium last time out.

A goal after just four minutes from Kevin Schade proved enough for the Bees to claim all three points against the Hammers, taking Thomas Frank's side onto 34 points for the season.

Aaron Hickey, Joshua Dasilva, Igor Thiago, Rico Henry and Gustavo Nunes look set to be joined on the sidelines by defender Sepp van den Berg this week.

Predicted lineup: Flekken (GK), Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Norgaard, Wissa, Janelt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade & Lewis-Potter

England Premier League 10/05/25

W

Ipswich

Ipswich

0

Brentford

Brentford

1

England Premier League 04/05/25

W

Man Utd

Man Utd

3

Brentford

Brentford

4

England Premier League 01/05/25

W

Nottm Forest

Nottm Forest

0

Brentford

Brentford

2

England Premier League 19/04/25

W

Brighton

Brighton

2

Brentford

Brentford

4

England Premier League 12/04/25

D

Arsenal

Arsenal

1

Brentford

Brentford

1

Player to watch: Mikkel Damsgaard

Mikkel Damsgaard is enjoying his best run of form since joining Brentford from Sampdoria in 2022.

Mikkel Damsgaard player to watch
Mikkel Damsgaard in action for the Bees – Photo by Imago

The talented Danish international midfielder has taken his time to settle into life in England and the physical demands of the Premier League but the 24-year-old has become a regular in the Bees starting lineup this season.

The Dane has been a creative force this season

Damsgaard has chipped in with two league goals as well as eight assists this season, becoming a key creative player for Brentford as well as offering a goal threat from open play and set-pieces.

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