Leeds United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news | OneFootball

Leeds United welcome Brentford to Elland Road on Saturday night, with both sides desperate for points at opposite ends of the Premier League table.

The Whites enter this fixture sitting just three points above the relegation zone following a five-game winless run. Daniel Farke’s side has struggled for goals recently, failing to find the net in each of their last three matches.

However, Elland Road remains a relative stronghold; Leeds have won six of their seven league games this season on home soil and boast an impressive historical record against the Bees, losing just one of their last 16 home league meetings with Saturday’s visitors.

Brentford, meanwhile, arrive in Yorkshire as one of the division’s most dangerous away sides since the turn of the year. Currently occupying seventh place and a Europa Conference League spot, the Bees have won five of their last seven on the road.

Despite their high-flying status, Keith Andrews was left “frustrated” after his side let a two-goal lead slip against bottom-club Wolves last time out. Completing a “Remontada” of their own in the standings, Brentford are now just four points adrift of the Champions League places and will look to exploit a Leeds defence that has struggled with consistency.

Leeds United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news

Team News

Leeds United

Daniel Farke has confirmed a “clean bill of health” for his squad, with Noah Okafor back in contention after a five-match absence. However, Gabriel Gudmundsson is suspended following his red card against Crystal Palace. Notably, Anton Stach has been a creative revelation; no player has created more chances from set-plays (27) in the Premier League this season.

Brentford

The Bees continue to manage a lengthy injury list, with Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey, and Rico Henry among those definitely ruled out. Mikkel Damsgaard faces a late fitness test after picking up a knock against Wolves. Notably, striker Igor Thiago is on the verge of history; one more goal would make him the third Brentford player to reach the 20-goal landmark in a single Premier League season.

Form

Leeds United

Leeds United’s form has stagnated following a five-match winless run (D3 L2), including a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace, where they played the final stages with ten men. Their hopes of survival are heavily tied to their dead-ball prowess; excluding penalties, the Whites have scored a higher share of their goals from set-pieces (35.1%) than any other side in the division.

Brentford

Brentford arrive at Elland Road having won five of their last seven away games (D1 L1), a run of form bettered only by league leaders Arsenal. Despite their road resilience, the Bees have struggled to maintain leads, dropping a league-high 69 points from winning positions across the last three seasons. Significantly, only three teams have earned more Premier League points (19) than Brentford since the start of 2026.

Predicted Lineups

Leeds United Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Darlow; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Longstaff, Ampadu, Justin; Stach, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin

Brentford Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago

How to Watch Leeds United vs Brentford?

The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports with coverage beginning ahead of the 20:00 GMT kick-off.

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