Brentford’s head coach, Keith Andrews, is confident his team will be ready for Leeds United in their upcoming Premier League match.
Brentford currently sits 14th in the league, with Leeds just four points behind in 16th place. Leeds have recently adopted a 3-5-2 formation, which has helped them avoid defeat in their last two matches. Brentford has struggled against teams using this setup but won their last two encounters against such formations.
Leeds United recently challenged Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium and followed up with a win over Chelsea and a thrilling draw with Liverpool. These performances came after a tactical shift by manager Daniel Farke, which ended a streak of four consecutive losses. Dominic Calvert-Lewin emphasised the importance of staying grounded despite recent successes, stating, “I know we’ve come away with a point… we have proved to a lot of people what we are capable of.”
Andrews remains focused on Brentford’s strengths rather than solely on Leeds’ tactics. He acknowledged Leeds’ resilience and character but stressed that his team would concentrate on their own game plan. Andrews said, “We’ll prepare for both of those systems and whatever they throw at us. But we’re in a good place at home, so as per usual, we’ll focus mainly on ourselves.”
Igor Thiago has been impressive for Brentford, scoring seven goals in his last five home appearances. Notably, he has scored penalties in three consecutive home games. For Leeds United, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in fine form, having scored in three straight Premier League matches. His current streak is only surpassed by his five-game scoring run during the 2020-21 season with Everton.
Leeds have historically struggled against Brentford away from home, winning only once in their last 12 visits. Their last victory was crucial for maintaining their Premier League status during the 2021-22 season. Additionally, Leeds have lost nine consecutive top-flight matches in London since May 2022.
Match Prediction and Statistics
Brentford is favoured to win against Leeds United based on recent form and historical data. The Bees have not lost three consecutive Premier League games since February 2024 and aim to avoid such a streak again. Meanwhile, Leeds has conceded five goals shortly after half-time this season-more than any other team-highlighting potential vulnerabilities.
The Opta win probability suggests Brentford has a 59.5% chance of victory compared to Leeds’ 19.3%, with a draw at 21.2%. This statistical analysis underscores Brentford’s advantage going into the match while acknowledging Leeds’ potential threat given their recent tactical improvements.
As both teams prepare for this encounter, fans can expect an engaging contest where strategy and execution will play crucial roles in determining the outcome.