Date of Tips: 27/08/2026
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Leeds United FC
v Brentford FC 
Elland Road
Premier League Matchday 2 
30-08-2026 13:00
Leeds United Form
Brentford Form
Leeds United vs Brentford prediction is for a tight Premier League contest at Elland Road on Sunday 30th August 2026, with both sides looking to continue winning starts to the 2026/27 season. Kick-off is at 2:00 PM BST, and there is plenty to like about this fixture after Leeds opened with a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest while Brentford beat Tottenham 3-0.
The Bees also followed that up with an emphatic 6-1 Carabao Cup victory over Birmingham City. Leeds should provide a much sterner test at Elland Road, though, particularly given their impressive home record stretching back to last season.
This is Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season, with Leeds hosting Brentford at Elland Road.
Both clubs took three points from their opening league fixtures. Leeds sit on three points after their narrow win at Forest, while Brentford made an immediate statement with a convincing victory against Tottenham.
Leeds have also won four consecutive competitive home matches dating back to last season, which makes this a fascinating early test of Brentford’s excellent attacking start.
Leeds United vs Brentford kicks off at 2:00 PM BST on Sunday 30th August 2026 at Elland Road.
Official UK television and streaming details for the fixture have not yet been confirmed.
Leeds are expected to be without Wilfried Gnonto, Ilia Gruev and Albert Guðmundsson through injury. Gnonto started the opening league win at Nottingham Forest, so his absence should lead to at least one change in the attacking three.
Daniel James is the obvious candidate to come into the side alongside Brenden Aaronson and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Brentford have Sepp van den Berg and Yehor Yarmolyuk ruled out, while Antoni Milambo is a fitness doubt.
Keith Andrews rotated his team for the midweek Carabao Cup win over Birmingham, so the Premier League XI that beat Tottenham provides a better indication of how Brentford could line up at Elland Road.
Leeds United predicted XI (3-4-3): Trafford; Muharemovic, Bijol, Rodon; Justin, Ampadu, Stach, Bogle; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, James.
Brentford predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Sangaré, Janelt; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade; Thiago.
Leeds arrive in excellent form and are unbeaten across their last five competitive matches, winning three and drawing two.
They started the new campaign by beating Nottingham Forest 1-0 away from home and have conceded only four goals across their last five competitive fixtures. Their four-match winning run at Elland Road is another reason Brentford may find this considerably more difficult than their opening league game.
Brentford have made an explosive start to the new season. A 3-0 Premier League win against Tottenham was followed by a 6-1 victory over Birmingham in the Carabao Cup.
Nine goals across those two games certainly catches the eye, although the Bees now face a Leeds side that should be far more difficult to break down.
The most recent Premier League meeting between these sides at Elland Road finished 0-0 in March.
There has generally been a fairly tight feel to this fixture. Only three of the previous 20 meetings have produced four or more goals, so the history between the clubs points towards another contest where clear chances may have to be earned.
That previous record should not be given too much weight on its own, particularly so early in a new season, but it does fit with the type of close match expected here.
Leeds are unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, winning three and drawing two.
They have also won four consecutive competitive home games dating back to last season.
Brentford have scored nine goals across their opening two competitive fixtures of 2026/27, beating Tottenham 3-0 and Birmingham 6-1.
The Bees have conceded an average of 1.80 goals across their last five away matches without keeping a clean sheet during that run.
Only three of the last 20 meetings between Leeds and Brentford have contained four or more goals.
There is very little separating these teams heading into the weekend. Brentford have produced the more eye-catching start, but Leeds’ home record makes opposing them at Elland Road difficult.
A repeat of last season’s goalless draw would not be a major surprise, although Brentford look more dangerous going forward at the moment. Leeds should be capable of answering that threat on their own ground, leaving a share of the points as an appealing outcome.
Match Result Prediction: Draw. Bet with bet365.
Brentford’s attacking start is difficult to ignore after nine goals in two matches, but their recent away defensive record gives Leeds encouragement as well.
The Whites have home advantage and enough attacking options to cause problems, while Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara give the visitors several routes towards goal.
That makes this an interesting fixture for anyone checking our BTTS tips, even if the overall scoreline remains relatively low.
BTTS Prediction: Both Teams To Score – Yes. Bet with bet365.
Brentford’s opening two results might suggest another high-scoring afternoon, but Elland Road presents a different challenge.
Leeds kept a clean sheet at Nottingham Forest, while the recent history of this fixture has tended towards tighter contests. There is room for both sides to find the net without this necessarily developing into an end-to-end game packed with goals.
Over/Under Goals Prediction: Under 2.5 goals. Bet with bet365.
There are good arguments for both teams here. Leeds’ home strength makes them difficult to back against, but Brentford arrive with plenty of confidence after two excellent attacking performances.
A close contest where neither side quite does enough to take all three points feels realistic. It may take time for the game to open up, with neither manager likely to want to surrender control too easily.
Correct Score Prediction: Leeds United 1-1 Brentford. Bet with bet365.
Igor Thiago is expected to lead Brentford’s attack and should therefore find himself in the areas where the visitors’ best opportunities are likely to arrive.
With Ouattara, Jensen and Schade operating behind him, Brentford have plenty of players capable of supplying their central striker. If the Bees do make their attacking momentum count at Elland Road, their focal point through the middle is the obvious player to consider.
First Goalscorer Prediction: Igor Thiago. Bet with bet365.
The formations could make corners an interesting market. Leeds’ wing-backs should be encouraged to push forward at home, while Brentford have attacking width through Ouattara and Schade.
If the score remains level for a significant period, both teams should have spells where they are forced to defend sustained pressure. Crosses, blocked attempts and clearances could all help the corner count build without requiring an especially open match.
Corners Prediction: Over 8.5 total corners. Bet with bet365.
This could become a competitive midfield battle, particularly if the scores remain close heading into the second half.
Ampadu and Stach are likely to come up against Sangaré and Janelt in an important area of the pitch, while both teams have quick attacking players capable of putting defenders under pressure. A tight game could also increase the number of tactical challenges as the match progresses.
Cards Prediction: Over 3.5 total cards. Bet with bet365.
Brentford’s attacking form makes it difficult to see them being completely shut out, but Leeds’ excellent home record means backing the visitors outright carries obvious risk.
Giving Brentford the protection of the double chance fits the expected close contest. Combining that with goals for both sides and an anytime goalscorer selection involving the Bees’ central striker creates a bet builder that follows the same expected match pattern.
Bet Builder Tip: Brentford double chance, both teams to score and Igor Thiago to score anytime. Bet with bet365.
This looks like one of the more evenly balanced Premier League fixtures of the weekend.
Leeds have been extremely difficult to beat recently and their form at Elland Road deserves respect. Brentford, however, arrive after scoring nine times in their opening two competitive matches and should pose a much bigger attacking threat than they did when these sides played out a goalless draw last season.
The most likely outcome is a close game where both teams have their moments but neither can quite take complete control.
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A draw is the main prediction. Leeds’ strong home form and Brentford’s impressive start make this difficult to call in either direction.
The match kicks off at 2:00 PM BST on Sunday 30th August 2026.
The match takes place at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United.
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