Leeds vs Brentford

In a crucial Premier League encounter at Elland Road, 15th-placed Leeds will host Brentford, who currently sit 7th in the table, on Friday, 21st March 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM GMT. The hosts are desperate for points to pull away from the relegation zone, while the visitors aim to solidify their position in the upper echelons of the league.

Leeds vs Brentford Form

Leeds come into this match on the back of a goalless draw against Crystal Palace in their last Premier League outing. This result extends their winless run in the league to five matches, a concerning statistic for a side battling to avoid the drop. Over their last six matches across all competitions, the Whites have managed just one win (a 3-0 FA Cup victory over Norwich), three draws (including a 0-0 against Crystal Palace and a 1-1 in the FA Cup against Birmingham, which they won on penalties), and two Premier League defeats.

Brentford, meanwhile, are in considerably better form. Their last Premier League match saw them draw 2-2 away to Wolves, a result that felt like two points dropped after squandering a two-goal lead. Despite this, the Bees have shown impressive consistency, losing only once away from home in 2026 (against Chelsea in January). Their last six matches across all competitions include three wins, two draws (including a 2-2 FA Cup draw against West Ham, which they lost on penalties), and one loss.

Leeds vs Brentford Head to Head

The most recent encounter between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw at Brentford earlier this season. Looking back at their last six meetings, the rivalry has been closely contested, with Leeds securing one victory, Brentford claiming one, and a notable four matches ending in a draw.

Leeds vs Brentford Predicted Lineups

Leeds (3-5-2):

  • GK: Darlow, K.

  • DC: Bijol, J.

  • DC: Struijk, P.

  • DC: Rodon, J.

  • ML: Justin, J.

  • MC: Stach, A.

  • MC: Ampadu, E.

  • MC: Aaronson, B.

  • MR: Bogle, J.

  • FC: Calvert-Lewin, D.

  • FC: Nmecha, L.

Brentford (4-2-3-1):

  • GK: Kelleher, C.

  • DL: Lewis-Potter, K.

  • DC: Collins, N.

  • DC: v. d. Berg, S.

  • DR: Kayode, M.

  • DM: Henderson, J.

  • DM: Jensen, M.

  • AML: Schade, K.

  • AMC: Damsgaard, M.

  • AMR: Ouattara, D.

  • FC: Thiago, I.

Leeds vs Brentford Team News

Leeds will be forced into a defensive change following Gabriel Gudmundsson's red card in their last fixture, making him unavailable for this clash. Jayden Bogle is expected to step in, potentially seeing James Justin shift to the left flank. There is positive news on Noah Okafor, who is hoping to make a return after a month out with a hamstring injury, though he remains doubtful.

Brentford face a longer list of absentees. While Mikkel Damsgaard is listed as doubtful with a minor knee injury, the visitors will definitely be without Fabio Carvalho, Joshua Dasilva, and Antoni Milambo for the remainder of the season due to long-term injuries. Additionally, Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey, and Rico Henry are not expected to return until after the upcoming international break. Despite these injuries, the Bees' manager is likely to stick with a largely unchanged lineup from their last game.

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Leeds vs Brentford Match Prediction

  • Five games without a victory and three games without a goal make this a huge clash for Leeds in their battle against relegation.

  • Daniel Farke's side are just four points above the drop and will be looking to put the pressure on rivals Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest, who don't play until Sunday.

  • Brentford's European push took a major hit on Monday after they chucked away two points against rock-bottom Wolves despite being 2-0 up.

  • The Bees have lost just once on the road in 2026 - at rivals Chelsea in January.

Score Prediction: Leeds 1-2 Brentford

Leeds vs Brentford Odds

  • Leeds - 6/4 with Betfred
  • Draw - 5/2 Quinnbet
  • Brentford 19/10 with AKbets

 

Leeds vs Brentford Bet Builder Tip

Our bet builder tip for Leeds vs Brentford features Igor Thiago to Score, Brentford to Win & Ampadu 3+ Tackles.

At the time of publishing it is a best price of 10/1 with bet365.