Leeds United and Brentford have both made perfect starts to the new campaign but something has to give when they collide at Elland Road in the Premier League.
Daniel Farke's side were handed a tough start to the season as they faced back-to-back games away to Nottingham Forest.
But Leeds ground out a 1-0 win in their Premier League opener then followed it up by claiming a 2-0 victory at the City Ground in the EFL Cup.
Brentford's start has arguably been even more impressive, with the Bees easing to a 3-0 home win over Tottenham then spanking Birmingham 6-1 on the road on cup duty.
Confidence will be soaring in both camps so this is a tricky one to call as each manager seeks to build more momentum.
Leeds United will be hoping home advantage gives them the edge and the Bees have gone five Premier League games without a win away from home.
How the bookies view it: Leeds by a nose
The bookies are sitting on the fence for this one, with Leeds United the slightest of favourites at 8/5 with Bet365. Brentford are 17/10 for a third win on the spin while the draw will be popular at 12/5.
Recent head to head: Daggers drawn
The last three meetings of these sides have ended level and we've seen a stalemate in six of the last 10. You have to go back to 2015 for Brentford's last victory at Elland Road.
Players to watch: Harry's game
Farke shuffled his pack in midweek but I'd imagine he'll revert to his strongest line-up for this one. Harry Wilson was the marquee summer signing and only an offside flag robbed him of a debut goal last weekend. The former Fulham playmaker is a tempting 7/5 for a goal or assist.
Igor Thiago missed a penalty for Brentford in their stroll against Spurs and the big Brazilian will be desperate to make amends. He's 11/8 at Bet365 to get off the mark for the new campaign.
Probable line-ups
Leeds boss Farke looks set to be without Ilia Gruev, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Wilfried Gnoto and Mateo Joseph due to injuries.
Brentford could be missing Sep Van den Berg, Antoni Milambo and Fabio Carvalho once more.
Leeds United: Trafford, Muharemovic, Rodon, Bijol, Bogle, Ampadu, Stach, Justin, Calvert-Lewin, Wilson, Aaronson.
Brentford: Kelleher, Ajer, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Kayode, Schade, Jensen, Ouattara, Sangare, Janelt, Thiago.
Anything else catch the eye?
The last two meetings of these sides at Elland Road have ended in 0-0 draws so it doesn't bode well for a thriller.
Under 2.5 goals could offer a bit of value at 10/11 with Bet365, given it has come up in the last three meetings. I also like the half-time draw and that pays 6/5.
This fixture has produced precious few corners of late, with an average of under six across the last six meetings. That makes under 9.5 corners a good option here at evens with Bet365.
When Brentford do get set-pieces they are a big threat and Nathan Collins scored twice in the cup win over Birmingham. The stopper is 11/4 with Bet365 to get an effort on target here.
Leeds United vs Brentford Betting Tips & Predictions
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