Leeds United and Brentford will lock horns in Leeds, West Yorkshire on matchday 21 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: Elland Road. Kick-off: 15:00 GMT.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Combo: Both teams to score + Over 2.5 goals — 1.93
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Leeds United to win either half: YES — 1.69
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three:Anytime goalscorer: Ivan Toney — 2.5
Although Brentford’s last two matches ended without both teams scoring and total goals exceeding two, there’s a chance this fixture could end this way, given four of Leeds United’s last five matches including the 5-2 win against Cardiff City, ended in this manner.
The Whites head into this game as the favourites to get the win at full-time but I’d rather prefer to back Leeds to win in at least one half as Brentford have the quality to deny Leeds a direct win.
Toney is one of the favourites to get on the scoreboard this weekend. He scored one goal as Brentford beat Bournemouth 2-0 last time out, hence backing him to repeat the same against Leeds.
The Whites thrashed Cardiff City 5-2 in the FA Cup third round replay at Elland Road. They are in high confidence but the game against Brentford would be tough.
occupy the 14th position with 17 points after 18 games.
The Bees have won three of their last four matches across all competitions including their 3-1 win over Liverpool. Brentford occupy the 8th position with 29 points after 18 matches.
It will be an entertaining game as both teams will look to display their attacking prowess at Elland Road but there’s a chance Leeds could get a tight win.
Leeds United scored five goals past Cardiff City and their chances of scoring two goals against Brentford are huge.
Because both teams love scoring, I feel this tie would produce at least two goals before the last whistle.
Crysencio Summerville, Adam Forshaw, Archie Gray, Stuart Dallas, Liam Cooper and Maximillian Wober are injured.
Goalkeeper: Meslier
Defenders: Nissen, Llorente, Wober, Firpo
Midfielders: Roca, Adams, Harrison
Forwards: Greenwood, Rodrigo, Gnonto
Frank Onyeka, Pontus Jansson, Shandon Baptiste, Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey are ruled out.
Goalkeeper: Raya
Defenders: Ajer, Pinock, Mee, Janelt
Midfielders: Jensen, Norgaard, Dasilva
Forwards: Mbeumo, Toney, Wissa
This match will be played at Elland Road (Leeds, West Yorkshire)
This starting whistle will sound on January 22nd, 2023. 14:00 UTC.