Leeds vs Brentford Prediction & Betting Tips

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Leeds return home after a goalless draw at Crystal Palace, and this fixture looks set to hinge on fine margins. Their recent matches have been tight, low scoring and often decided by small moments.

Brentford arrive with a more varied run, but their away results also point to a game that may stay compact for long spells. Recent meetings between these sides have offered little separation, and that gives this contest a balanced feel.

Leeds look organised again, but goals have become harder to find

The Whites come into this match from a 0-0 draw away at Crystal Palace, which followed a convincing 3-0 FA Cup win over Norwich. That result was a clear positive, but their league pattern is more restrained. Leeds have scored only once across their last three Premier League matches, with defeats to Sunderland and Manchester City both finishing 0-1.

That sequence suggests a side that remains competitive, but not especially fluent in the final third. Even so, they have not been conceding heavily. Four of their last five games have produced no more than two goals, which points to a team keeping matches under control even when results are mixed.

At Elland Road, Leeds have also been involved in narrow outcomes. Their last two home league games both ended in 0-1 defeats, so the key question is whether they can turn territorial control into a decisive goal this time.

Brentford carry threat away from home, but their matches can shift quickly

The Bees drew 2-2 with West Ham in the FA Cup last time out, and that result followed a 0-0 league draw away at Bournemouth. Before that, they produced a lively 4-3 win at Burnley, which showed their attacking edge but also underlined their defensive looseness when games open up.

That makes Brentford slightly harder to read. They have kept two clean sheets in their last four matches, yet they have also conceded five goals across their last three competitive fixtures. The 0-2 home loss to Brighton stands out because it exposed a side that can be contained when the rhythm turns against them.

Their recent away record still gives them encouragement. Brentford have avoided defeat in two of their last three away matches in normal time, and the 1-1 draw in the reverse meeting with Leeds reinforces the likelihood of another close contest.

Leeds vs Brentford Prediction

The best bet for this match is Leeds to win at 2.56 odds. Leeds have not been producing many goals, but their recent performances suggest structure and discipline, and Brentford have looked less secure defensively when facing sustained pressure. With Leeds at home and Brentford conceding twice to West Ham and three to Burnley in two of their last three away games, the home side has a credible edge.

Under 2.5 goals priced at 1.98 is a value bet. Leeds have seen four of their last five matches stay below that line, and two of the last three head to head meetings have ended level with either no goals or just two in total. Brentford can create chances, but this fixture has enough evidence behind a slower, tighter pattern.

Our recommended correct score tip is Leeds 1-0 priced at 10.00 odds. That scoreline aligns with Leeds’ recent run of low margin matches and with Brentford’s tendency to play close away fixtures. It also reflects the possibility that one disciplined defensive display could be enough to settle the game.

Steffen Schmidt- March 16, 2026

Leeds vs Brentford Betting Tips

Leeds to win

OK

2.56 Odds

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.98 Odds

Correct Score: Leeds 1-0

OK

10.00 Odds