Leeds United – Brentford FC: a clash of opposite trajectories at Elland Road 
Elland Road hosts a match with wildly different agendas this Saturday night. Leeds welcome Brentford as the Championship grinds on. The home side are scrapping to break free from the relegation scrap. The Londoners are chasing a shock push into Europe. The first meeting three months ago finished all square. Two teams, two very different targets.
The need for attacking bite under Daniel Farke 
Daniel Farke’s side haven’t won any of their last five league matches. The recent 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace, played a man down, showed the defence can stand up and take a punch. Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed a penalty and Gabriel Gudmundsson was sent off in that game. Leeds sit 15th, a slim three points above the drop. Their attack has gone silent — three straight matches without a goal. Set pieces have become the only reliable way this team gets on the scoresheet. At home against this opponent they’ve been solid too: one defeat in the last 16 visits.
Keith Andrews’ team: solid on the road 
Keith Andrews has his squad punching above expectations and sitting seventh. The momentum hit a small bump with a cup exit and back-to-back draws in the league. The manager was furious after Brentford threw away a 2-0 lead to Wolves earlier in the week. Worryingly, Brentford have dropped more points from winning positions than anyone else over the past three seasons. Their away form, though, is the real strength — five wins in their last seven trips. They also know how to handle promoted sides: one defeat in the last 13 meetings.
Likely lineups
Leeds United: Darlow ; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk ; Bogle, Longstaff, Ampadu, Justin ; Stach, Aaronson ; Calvert-Lewin
Brentford: Kelleher ; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter ; Yarmolyuk, Henderson ; Ouattara, Jensen, Schade ; Thiago
Match Prediction Leeds United vs Brentford
Brentford win or Draw
Leeds can’t finish chances right now. They’ve been toothless in attack for weeks and the desperate need for points risks making them cautious and nervy in front of their own fans.
Brentford are comfortable away from home and like to control games on the road. Their tactical nous will constantly probe Leeds’ defence and force mistakes.
Brentford’s superior away momentum should be enough to guarantee at least a point when the referee blows the final whistle.
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