Leeds United vs Brentford Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27
Every Premier League fixture between these two sides at Elland Road has ended in a draw
One of English football’s most authentic traditional bastions, Elland Road in West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, gears up to host Matchweek 2 of the Premier League, where home team Leeds United and Brentford face each other in what is set to be a thrilling clash.
The Whites are coming off back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest in the opening match of the Premier League and the Carabao Cup. A solitary goal from Stach in the dying minutes of the game was enough to seal all three points against Oliver Glasner’s new team.
Leeds not only avoided relegation last season but also played an impressive brand of football. German gaffer Daniel Farke, who has previously led Norwich and Monchengladbach, will be keen to go all guns blazing to clinch a win in their first home game of the new season.
The Bees, who narrowly missed out on a continental berth last season, are off to a brilliant start after demolishing De Zerbi’s new-look Tottenham 3-0 in the last game. Keith Andrews’ side has been scoring goals for fun as they even thrashed Birmingham 6-1 in the Carabao Cup fixture.
The Bees had three different goalscorers in the opening matchweek after Lewis Potter, Janelt and Kayonde found the back of the net for the Bees. They have scored 21 goals in their last five games, clocking an average of 4 goals per game.
Kick-off:
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- Location: West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Stadium: Elland Road Stadium
- Kick-off time: 6:30 pm IST
- Date: Sunday, 30 August
- Referee: Tony Harrington
- VAR: In use
Form:
Leeds United (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-W
Brentford (in all competitions): W-W-W-W-D
Players to Watch
James Trafford (Leeds United)
The 23-year-old custodian from Cumbria has plied his trade with Burnley and Man City before making a move to Elland Road, where he is expected to start as a first-choice keeper under Farke. He picked up a clean sheet in his debut Premier League game for Leeds.
But the challenge ahead isn’t easy as he will face a strong Brentford attack led by Igor Thiago, Schade and Ouattara, the same trio that scored thrice against a new-look Spurs side. A highly proactive, athletic, modern ball-playing sweeper-keeper, Trafford will be a key player to watch out for Leeds.
Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)
The Norwegian defender played a crucial role in Norway’s dream run to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The former Celtic defender joined Brentford back in 2021 and has been one of the most reliable players in the team.
Ajer will be up against the Leeds attacking trio of Wilson, Calvert-Lewin, and Aaronson. He regularly logs high-volume aerial win rates and recovery tackles in the Premier League and will be keen to clinch a clean sheet in the upcoming game against Leeds.
Match Facts
- Gordon Hodgson has been the highest goalscorer in this fixture.
- The three meetings between these two sides ended in a draw.
- Brentford won 5-2 against Leeds in 2022
Leeds United vs Brentford: Betting Tips and Odds
- Leeds to win the game – 8/5 with bet365
- Igor Thiago to score -11/8 with bet365
- Leeds United 2-1 Brentford -10/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
For the hosts, Ilia Gruev is doubtful. Gudmundsson picked up a hamstring injury and is out till September. Wilfried Gnonto and Mateo Joseph are also injured.
For Brentford, Sepp van den Berg and Antoni Milambo are injured.
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Head-to-Head
Total games: 27
Leeds won: 11
Brentford won: 11
Matches drawn: 14
Predicted Lineups
Leeds predicted lineup (3-4-3)
James Trafford (GK); Joe Rodon, Jaka Bijol, Tarik Muharemović; Jayden Bogle, Anton Stach, Ethan Ampadu, James Justin; Harry Wilson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson
Brentford predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Caoimhín Kelleher (GK); Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Keane Lewis-Potter; Ibrahim Sangaré, Vitaly Janelt; Dango Ouattara, Mathias Jensen, Kevin Schade; Igor Thiago
Match Prediction
Both sides are coming off a win in their last game. The Bees defeated Spurs and are the favourites, but we expect Leeds to make the most of their home advantage and clinch a comeback win against Brentford.
Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Brentford
Telecast Details
- India: JioStar and Star Sports Select
- UK: Sky Sports and TNT Sports
- USA: Peacock
- Nigeria: SuperSport via DStv
When and where is the Leeds United vs Brentford match?
The match will be played at Elland Road in Leeds, UK, on Sunday, 30 August, at 6:30 p.m. IST.
Where and how to watch the Leeds United vs Brentford match in India?
The match can be streamed on JioStar in India
Where and how to watch the Leeds United vs Brentford match in UK?
The match can be streamed on Sky Sports in UK
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