Brentford welcome Leeds United to the Gtech Community Stadium this weekend with both clubs looking for something to settle on after mixed recent weeks. The Bees come into the match 14th after a 2–0 defeat away at Tottenham in their last outing, while Leeds are 16th, just outside the relegation places, after a dramatic 3–3 draw at home to Liverpool in their most recent match.
For Brentford and head coach Keith Andrews, the pattern of the season has been clear: far more convincing in west London than on their travels. They have lost their last two away games in north London (including the Tottenham defeat), but their home performances have been stronger, with a run of recent Gtech wins built on fast starts, direct threat and a reliable cutting edge in front of goal.
Leeds, led by Daniel Farke, arrive with confidence that they can trade punches with anyone on their day, but still needing to translate that into results on the road. The Liverpool draw was a huge point in terms of belief and spirit, coming with late drama and another reminder that Elland Road can lift them. Away from home, though, Leeds have found points harder to come by, and this trip represents another chance to show they can defend and manage matches better outside Yorkshire.
Selection-wise, Brentford’s squad picture is clearer: Fábio Carvalho is out for the season with an ACL injury, and Josh Dasilva and Antoni Milambo are also unavailable. Leeds’ latest availability has been less explicitly defined in the public build-up, so any late decisions are likely to be confirmed closer to kick-off.
Tactically, Brentford are likely to lean into what has worked at home: physicality, tempo, and stretching teams with their wide players while looking to get early service into dangerous areas. Leeds will want to avoid being pinned back for long spells; their best route is usually intensity without the ball, winning second balls and then breaking quickly with runners arriving from midfield.
The key battle could be in central areas. If Brentford control the middle and keep Leeds defending deeper than they want to, the match could tilt towards the home side’s strengths. But if Leeds can disrupt rhythm, force turnovers and turn the game into a high-energy contest, they have shown recently that they can find goals — even when behind.
For Brentford, this is a chance to make home advantage count again and pull away from the tight cluster in the lower half. For Leeds, it’s another opportunity to add something tangible to their survival push and show they can take points from tough venues.
