Brentford v Leeds predictions: Capital clash could end in a stalemate

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds United v Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

Saturday 3pm

Best bet

Draw
1pt 11-4 Betfred

Team news

Brentford
Christian Norgaard, Ethan Pinnock and Sergi Canos are out and Kristoffer Ajer is a doubt. Pontus Jansson is available, however.

Leeds
Rodrigo and Stuart Dallas are sidelined. Luke Ayling, Liam Cooper and Junior Firpo have returned to training as they recover from injury.

Match preview

Leeds return to the scene of last season's great escape on Saturday as they visit Brentford, where their 2-1 win on final last day of the 2021-22 campaign ensured survival.

The starting 11 fielded today by manager Jesse Marsch will look very different to that one, however, with stars Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha having departed and an influx of new faces aiming to replace them.

And the new-look Yorkshiremen have enjoyed a good start to the new campaign, picking up home wins over Chelsea and Wolves as well as draws with Southampton and Everton.

Brentford have also shown that they can cope with the loss of a big player from last season by putting in a number of accomplished displays without Christian Eriksen. And the Bees have arguably deserved more than their six points total given their performances.

Five of the last ten meetings have ended in a draw and that looks the most appealing proposition once again at the prices.

Key stat

Five of the ten meetings between Brentford and Leeds have ended level.

Inside info

Brentford

Penalty taker Ivan Toney
Assist ace Bryan Mbeumo
Set-piece aerial threat Ben Mee
Card magnet Aaron Hickey

Leeds

Penalty taker Patrick Bamford
Assist ace Jack Harrison
Set-piece aerial threat Rasmus Kristensen
Card magnet Rasmus Kristensen

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