Brentford will host Leeds United at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, looking to bounce back from their disappointing run of form.

Brentford have lost four matches from their last six outings, and they will be desperate to get back to winning ways in the game vs Leeds United at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday evening.

On the other hand, Leeds United are fighting for their survival in the Premier League. They have picked up just one win from their last six matches in all competitions. However, four points from their two most recent outings have helped them rise to 16th in the top-flight standings.

Both teams are in desperate need of a victory here, and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top. They will look to explore each other’s vulnerabilities, and this is likely to be a cracking contest. Brentford and Leeds United need to start picking up points, or they could be dragged into the relegation battle soon.

On paper, Brentford are the better team, and it will be interesting to see if they can turn things around with a strong performance. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.

Team News & Tactics

Brentford

Antoni Milambo and Joshua Dasilva are sidelined due to knee injuries. Meanwhile, Paris Maghoma is recovering from a hamstring issue. Frank Onyeka is ruled out as well, while Fabio Carvalho’s season has ended due to a knee issue. However, Kevin Schade is the most notable absentee after picking up his fifth booking of the 2025/26 Premier League season.

Brentford will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Leeds United, with Caoimhin Kelleher in goal. Michael Kayode and Rico Henry will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things tight defensively and help out in the final third as well. Nathan Collins will form the central defensive partnership alongside Sepp van den Berg.

As for the midfield unit, Jordan Henderson and Yehor Yarmolyuk will look to protect the backline and win the ball back for their side. Mikkel Damsgaard will start as the central attacking midfielder, and he will help open up opportunities in the final third.

Dango Ouattara and Keane Lewis-Potter will start on the flanks. They will look to open up the opposition defence with their pace, flair, and movement. Finally, Igor Thiago will spearhead the Brentford attack vs Leeds United on Sunday.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Kayode, van den Berg, Collins, Henry; Yarmolyuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Thiago

Leeds United

The away side will be without Sean Longstaff due to a calf injury and Daniel James due to a hamstring injury this weekend. Meanwhile, Lukas Nmecha is recovering from a thigh issue.

Leeds United will shape up in a 4-3-3 formation vs Brentford, with Karl Darlow in goal. Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things tight at the back and hit the home side on the break. Meanwhile, Pascal Struijk will pair up alongside Joe Rodon at the heart of the defence.

As for the midfield unit, Anton Stach and Ao Tanaka will add defensive cover and physicality to the side in the middle of the park. Ethan Ampadu will add drive alongside them. Finally, Dominic Calvert-Lewin will lead the line for Leeds United vs Brentford on Sunday, with Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor on either side of him.

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Darlow; Bogle, Struijk, Rodon, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor

Key Stats

• Leeds United have conceded at least two goals in five of their last six matches in the Premier League.
• Leeds United have scored at least two goals in their last three matches in the Premier League.
• Three of the last five matches between these two teams have ended in a draw.
• 17 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.
• Dominic Calvert-Lewin has scored in three consecutive Premier League appearances for Leeds, only once having a longer scoring streak in the competition. He scored in his first five games in the 2020/21 season for Everton. The only Englishmen to score in four in a row in the competition for the Whites were Rod Wallace (five in November/December 1993) and Michael Bridges (two runs of four in 1999-2000).

Player to Watch

Igor Thiago

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The Brentford striker is our key player to watch out for. Igor Thiago is in impressive form this season, and he could make a big difference for the home team in the final third. Leeds United are quite poor at the back, and the player will look to explore gaps in their defence and find the back of the net.

The 24-year-old has scored seven goals in his last five home Premier League appearances, scoring a penalty in each of his last three. Only two players have scored a penalty in four home games in a row: Dion Dublin in 1997/98 for Coventry and James Beattie in 2002 for Southampton.

The Brazilian will look to create opportunities for his teammates as well. Leeds United will have to keep him quiet if they want to get something out of this contest. The home team will certainly expect him to deliver and help them pick up all three points.

Prediction

Brentford 2-1 Leeds United

Both teams will be desperate for a win here, and this will be a close match-up. It will be difficult to separate the two sides. Both Brentford and Leeds United are quite poor at the back, and there are likely to be plenty of chances on offer.

It is fair to assume that the two sides will get on the score sheet here. However, Brentford have more quality in the final third, and they should be able to edge this one. A narrow win for the home team is on the cards. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 victory for Keith Andrews and his charges.