Brentford vs Leeds United
English Premier League, KO: 16:00 May 22, 2022, Brentford Community Stadium
Leeds United end a turbulent Premier League campaign with a trip to Brentford in their final fixture of the season. They need a win at the Brentford Community Stadium to ensure their survival but given the host’s fine form in recent weeks, they are likely to fall short.
It has been a successful first season in the Premier League for Brentford as they comfortably retained their topflight status having never been in real relegation trouble. Sitting just two points behind ninth placed Leicester City, the Bees also head into Sunday’s finale with a chance of securing a finish in the top 10.
Brentford appear to be ending the season on a high having suffered just one defeat in their last 10 Premier League matches. Thomas Frank’s men have claimed seven wins in that run, including a 3-2 victory at Everton in their previous fixture.
Thomas Frank’s men have claimed three wins and a draw in their last four home matches, keeping clean sheets in all four fixtures.
Leeds United played out a 1-1 home draw with Brighton and Hove Albion in their previous Premier League fixture. They fell behind early in the encounter before Pascal Struijk struck an injury time equaliser.
Although the result means Leeds United are now winless in their last five matches, it could prove to be a vital point in their quest for survival. Their entire season comes down to Sunday’s clash as they need to win to stand a chance of retaining their topflight status.
Leeds United will travel to Brentford with some confidence having gone unbeaten in three of their last four away matches, a run that includes wins at Wolves and Watford. However, Jesse Marsch’s men suffered a 2-1 defeat at Arsenal in their previous fixture on the road.
How the bookies view it
Brentford have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 25/19 by SBK to claim the win. A victory for Leeds United is valued at 2/1 by Coral while a draw is set at odds of 14/5 by Unibet.
Recent head to head
Brentford and Leeds United played out a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture back in December. However, the Bees have claimed three wins from their last four meetings at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Players to watch
Top scorer Ivan Toney is the main attacking threat for Brentford and is priced at 7/5 by 10bet to find the net on Sunday. However, with goals in his last two matches, Yoane Wissa could also be worth keeping an eye on in the same market at 2/1 with bet365.
Raphinha has arguably been Leeds United’s best player this season and will need to once again carry the team on Sunday. Paddy Power has the attacker at odds of 12/5 to get on the score sheet at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Anything else catch the eye?
Brentford and Leeds United produced over 3.5 goals in the reverse fixture, a similar outcome could be considered at 8/5 with SBK. There were also goals for both teams in the second half last time out and a repeat is priced at 20/11 with SBK.
The Bees have opened the scoring in three of their last four home matches and could be tipped to grab the first goal on Sunday at 9/10 with 10bet.
This English Premier League match between Brentford and Leeds United will be played on May 22, 2022 and kick off at 16:00. Check below for our tipsters best Brentford vs Leeds United prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
