Leeds United vs Brentford betting preview: Even match expected

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Competition: England Premier League
Competition: Sun 22.January
Match begins: 14:00 (UTC)
Venue: Elland Road (39460 seats)

Here's the whole lot you must be aware of, and then some, before the Leeds United - Brentford game!

Insights:
  • Brentford have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.

Leeds United have less rest than Brentford in this fixture, as the hosts were involved in a FA Cup game only four days ago. This match was also played here at Elland Road. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Brentford have had more rest.

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Leeds United form and stats

The story so far in the Premier League for Leeds United at their home stadium (Elland Road) is 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats.

Leeds's previous match was a FA Cup game also played at home, finishing 5-2 against Cardiff City. The home team hope to to continue in that form. Gnonto (midfield) was the top team player in that game with a rating of 8.54/10. Gnonto scored two goals, hit two key passes and dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times.

Heartbreak before that as Leeds United lost 1-2 at Aston Villa's place.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Leeds have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 7 matches with the results: Won 2, drawn 3 and lost 2.

Leeds United have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Elland Road with 15 goals in 9 league matches. With more than 1,5 conceded goals on average, the Leeds defense is not exactly impregnable. 14 goals conceded from 9 games. You can find more goal stats on the Statistics tab above. It's worth mentioning that 8 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.

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Brentford form and stats

Playing away, Brentford have won 2 games, drawn 4 and suffered 3 defeats in the Premier League this season. Brentford love their trips these days, as their two previous away games have resulted in victories.

Brentford had fun at their own home (Elland Road) last time out, beating AFC Bournemouth 2-0. Toney and Jensen scored. Toney, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 7.44. Toney scored one goal and dribled past the opponent 1 of 1 times.

The fixture before that was the FA Cup-battle against West Ham United, a home defeat (0-1).

Brentford find the net regularly in their away games. 12 goals from 9 away fixtures in the league. It's worth mentioning that 6 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches.

Head 2 Head

This isn't the first time these parties get together this season, as the statistics show this recent game: Brentford - Leeds 5-2. Head-to-head totals (for the previous ten meetings): Leeds United won three games, three matches ended in a draw and Brentford got four wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: four / six.

Top Goalscorers

BrentfordI. Toney
I. Toney
13 goals
LeedsR. Moreno Machado
R. Moreno Machado
10 goals
Leeds UnitedC. Summerville
C. Summerville
4 goals

Leeds United missing players

Brentford missing players

Leeds United Brentford
Total Home vs mid Statistics Stat vs low Away Total
18 9 2 Played P 3 9 19
4 3 1 Won W 1 2 7
5 3 1 Drew D 2 4 8
9 3 0 Lost L 0 3 4
26 15 3 Scored S 4 12 32
33 14 0 Conceded C 2 18 28
89% 89% 50% Over 0.5 O 0.5 67% 89% 89%
78% 78% 50% Over 1.5 O 1.5 67% 89% 89%
67% 67% 50% Over 2.5 O 2.5 33% 67% 58%
39% 44% 0% Over 3.5 O 3.5 33% 56% 47%
22% 22% 0% Over 4.5 O 4.5 0% 22% 16%
67% 67% 0% BTTS BTTS 33% 67% 58%
17% 22% 100% Clean Sheets C S 67% 22% 32%
28% 22% 50% Failed to Score F T 33% 22% 21%
 
5.6 6.1 3 Corners for (avg) C F 5 4.4 4.6
4.8 4.3 7.5 Corners against (avg) C A 6.7 6.6 5.8
2.3 2.1 2.5 Yellow cards (avg) Y C 0.7 1.2 1.4
2 1 1 Red cards R C 0 0 0
 
12.5 12.7 9 Shots (avg) S ( 10 10 10.4
4 4 3.5 Shots on Target (avg) S O 4.3 4.2 4.5
36% 42% 43% Goal Efficiency G E 31% 32% 38%
 
13.8 13.9 16.5 Shots against (avg) S A 13.3 16.6 15.5
5.1 4.8 5 Shots on Target against (avg) S O 2.3 5.3 5.4
Key stats in Premier League this season:
  • Brentford have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A +/- P
1 Arsenal 18 15 2 1 42 14 8 7 1 0 22 8 10 8 1 1 20 6 28 47
2 Manchester City 18 12 3 3 46 18 9 7 1 1 31 10 9 5 2 2 15 8 28 39
3 Manchester United 19 12 3 4 30 22 9 7 1 1 17 5 10 5 2 3 13 17 8 39
4 Newcastle United 19 10 8 1 33 11 10 6 4 0 18 5 9 4 4 1 15 6 22 38
5 Tottenham Hotspur 19 10 3 6 37 27 10 6 0 4 21 15 9 4 3 2 16 12 10 33
6 Fulham 20 9 4 7 32 29 10 5 3 2 18 15 10 4 1 5 14 14 3 31
7 Brighton & Hove Albion 18 9 3 6 35 25 9 4 2 3 16 10 9 5 1 3 19 15 10 30
8 Brentford 19 7 8 4 32 28 10 5 4 1 20 10 9 2 4 3 12 18 4 29
9 Liverpool 18 8 4 6 34 25 9 6 2 1 23 9 9 2 2 5 11 16 9 28
10 Chelsea 19 8 4 7 22 21 9 5 2 2 13 7 10 3 2 5 9 14 1 28
11 Aston Villa 19 7 4 8 22 27 10 5 2 3 15 11 9 2 2 5 7 16 -5 25
12 Crystal Palace 19 6 5 8 18 27 10 4 2 4 11 16 9 2 3 4 7 11 -9 23
13 Nottingham Forest 19 5 5 9 15 34 10 4 3 3 13 12 9 1 2 6 2 22 -19 20
14 Leeds United 18 4 5 9 26 33 9 3 3 3 15 14 9 1 2 6 11 19 -7 17
15 Leicester City 19 5 2 12 26 33 9 2 2 5 9 10 10 3 0 7 17 23 -7 17
16 Wolverhampton Wanderers 19 4 5 10 12 27 10 3 2 5 6 14 9 1 3 5 6 13 -15 17
17 AFC Bournemouth 19 4 4 11 18 41 9 3 2 4 9 10 10 1 2 7 9 31 -23 16
18 West Ham United 19 4 3 12 15 25 9 3 1 5 9 12 10 1 2 7 6 13 -10 15
19 Everton 19 3 6 10 15 26 10 2 2 6 9 14 9 1 4 4 6 12 -11 15
20 Southampton 19 4 3 12 17 34 9 1 3 5 9 16 10 3 0 7 8 18 -17 15

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