Leeds vs Brentford Preview
Leeds have started the new season in good form and the Whites score plenty. Brentford are a front-foot side and Premier League goals have good value at Elland Road.
Key Stats - Bees on the Attack
- Leeds have seen over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 Premier League home games.
- Brentford have seen BTTS in 4 of their last 6 matches.
- Brentford have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 consecutive games.
H2H
Leeds have a 15-13 advantage against Brentford, alongside 18 draws.
Leeds Carry an Attacking Threat
Daniel Farke’s Leeds are in good goalscoring form and have scored in eight consecutive games. They have seen 23 total goals during that spell.
The Yorkshire side are on a seven-match unbeaten run, winning six. Leeds ended pre-season in positive form with a 4-0 victory over Augsburg.
That victory started a three-match winning streak. Farke’s side beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 away in the Premier League.
Leeds won 2-0 at Forest again in the EFL Cup second round. The Whites dominated with 2.01 XG and Dan James and James Justin scored in the second period.
Brentford on the Front Foot
Keith Andrews’ Brentford are in strong recent form following a six-match unbeaten run. The Bees have scored 23 goals in those six games.
Brentford are on a four-match winning streak, starting with friendly wins over Rennes 4-2 and Eintracht Frankfurt 7-0.
The west Londoners continued their good form in the Premier League and beat Tottenham 3-0. The Bees had 3.88 XG and 26 shots.
Andrews’ side extended their winning run and thrashed Birmingham 6-1 away in the EFL Cup. Callum Wilson, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Collins, Mikkel Damsgaard and Igor Thiago got on the scoresheet.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Leeds (3-4-2-1): James Trafford; Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Tarik Muharemovic; Jayden Bogle, Ethan Ampadu, Anton Stach, James Justin; Harry Wilson, Brenden Aaronson; Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Midfielder Ilia Gruev is sidelined due to injury.
Defender Gabriel Gudmundsson and winger Willy Gnonto could return to the squad after recent injuries. Daniel Farke provided a positive pre-match update on the pair and said:
“Also, some good news with Gabi Gudmundsson and Willy Gnonto. As it stands, they will join us this afternoon also for the first time after their injuries in team training.”
Brentford (4-2-3-1): Caoimhin Kelleher; Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter; Mamadou Sangare, Vitaly Janelt; Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago
Midfielder Antoni Milambo and defender Sepp van den Berg are injured and won’t feature.