Leeds host Brentford at Elland Road on Sunday, August 30 (9:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM CT / 6:00 AM PT).
Leeds will be without the injured Mateo Joseph and Wilfried Gnonto for this one, while the doubtful Gabriel Gudmundsson and Ilia Gruev are further ones to watch on the fitness front at Elland Road. Anton Levi Stach was the matchwinner last time out, popping up with a goal from three shots, and Ethan Ampadu’s range in midfield — he created two chances in that game — should again be central to how the hosts build. Brentford, for their part, will be without the injured Antoni Milambo and Sepp van den Berg, but they arrive with goals spread through the side: Vitaly Janelt, Keane Lewis-Potter and Michael Kayode all found the net in their last outing, while Mamadou Sangare supplied an assist from the back.
Both sides open this weekend on three points after opening-day wins, though Brentford’s plus-three goal difference from that Tottenham win gives them the healthier look on paper against a Leeds side who ground out a narrower success at Forest. Elland Road has traditionally been a difficult place to visit, and with Brentford again threatening to score freely on the road, this one carries the makings of goals at both ends.
Leeds vs Brentford: Best Bets & Predictions
Two teams with a maximum haul so far collide at Elland Road as Brentford eye another shootout against a Leeds side still finding their attacking rhythm.
Our approach: we lean on the goals both sides showed on opening day, pairing a home nod for Leeds with BTTS and Over 2.5 backing, and note the scorer most likely to strike again.
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Season Form & Standings
Leeds and Brentford both sit on three points after a win apiece to open the season, though Brentford’s plus-three goal difference outstrips Leeds’ plus-one.
Premier League
| Team | Pos | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 3 | |||
| Leeds | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
Leeds vs Brentford Predicted Lineups
Predicted XI — updated for the latest team news.
Leeds
3-4-2-1Brentford
4-1-3-1Potential Match-Winners
- Anton Levi Stach (Leeds): Scored the winner at Forest, testing the keeper with three shots including one on target.
- Ethan Ampadu (Leeds): Orchestrated in midfield, teeing up two chances created in the win over Forest.
- Vitaly Janelt (Brentford): Was among three scorers in the opening-day win over Tottenham, adding two shots and two chances created of his own.
Recent Form
Leeds: D W D W W
- 2026-08-22: Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds (W, away)
- 2026-05-17: Leeds 1-0 Brighton (W, home)
- 2026-05-11: Tottenham 1-1 Leeds (D, away)
- 2026-05-01: Leeds 3-1 Burnley (W, home)
- 2026-04-22: Bournemouth 2-2 Leeds (D, away)
Leeds’ last five reads D W D W W, capped by that narrow win at Forest.
Brentford: L W L D W
- 2026-08-22: Brentford 3-0 Tottenham (W, home)
- 2026-05-17: Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace (D, home)
- 2026-05-09: Manchester City 3-0 Brentford (L, away)
- 2026-05-02: Brentford 3-0 West Ham (W, home)
- 2026-04-27: Manchester United 2-1 Brentford (L, away)
Brentford’s form line stands at L W L D W, their opening-day win over Tottenham the headline result.
Leeds vs Brentford Prediction
Both sides sit on three points with goals flowing already this season. We’re backing further goals at Elland Road, with Leeds to edge it 2-1 as Brentford’s attacking threats ensure they’re not shut out.