Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
The odds are tight: Brentford at 2.64 (about 38% implied) are only marginally ahead of Leeds United at 2.84 (about 35%), a small price gap.
The model recommends Leeds United to win at 2.84, citing a value edge of 9.76% and a fair probability of 37% against the market.
The draw at 3.79 implies roughly 26%, but the model assigns it a 30% fair probability and the largest edge of the three at 14.05%.
With no side priced as a heavy favourite, the market frames this as one of the more evenly matched fixtures on the card.
Most likely scorelines
Both teams to score: 53%| Score | Model chance | Fair odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 12.4% | 8.05 |
| 1-0 | 10.1% | 9.86 |
| 0-1 | 8.8% | 11.30 |
| 2-1 | 8.7% | 11.48 |
| 1-2 | 7.6% | 13.16 |
| 0-0 | 7.2% | 13.83 |
From the same Poisson distribution behind our 1X2 and totals numbers, built on expected goals of 1.40 and 1.22. These six scorelines cover 55% of all outcomes โ the rest is spread thinly across dozens of possibilities, which is why correct-score betting is a longshot even when the model is right about the shape of the game.
Team form
Head-to-head: Leeds United v Brentford
Full H2H history โW/D/L shown from Leeds United's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Bookmaker | 1 ยท LU | X | 2 ยท BRE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair | 2.62 | 3.50 | 2.90 |
| Matchbook | 2.62 | 3.50 | 2.90 |
| 1xBet | 2.63 | 3.52 | 2.85 |
| Unibet (NL) | 2.60 | 3.45 | 2.85 |
| Unibet (SE) | 2.60 | 3.45 | 2.85 |
| Marathon Bet | 2.59 | 3.46 | 2.80 |
Prices as of our last refresh, best price per outcome highlighted. Books are ordered by margin โ the sharpest price-setters first โ not alphabetically.
Leeds United vs Brentford: match preview
Leeds United host Brentford in the Premier League with a market that sees this one as genuinely close to a coin flip. Brentford are the narrow favourites at a best price of 2.64, which implies roughly a 38% chance, while Leeds United sit just behind at 2.84, translating to about 35% in the market's eyes. The draw is priced at 3.79, or around 26% implied. Those tight numbers point to a fixture without a clear standout. Our model, however, leans towards the hosts: it rates Leeds United to win at 2.84 as the recommended play, flagging a market-implied confidence of 39% and a value edge of 9.76%. In other words, the model believes the price on Leeds is a touch generous relative to the odds on offer. It is a value-driven angle rather than a call on any team being dominant.
Verdict: The recommended bet is Leeds United to win at 2.84, supported by a value edge close to 10%. This is a moderate-risk pick in a tightly priced match where any of the three outcomes is plausible. The draw also shows value on the model's numbers. Stake responsibly and treat these as calculated angles, not certainties.
Upcoming Premier League fixtures
All Premier League tips โ| Kick-off (UTC) | Match | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 19:00 | Fulham v Chelsea | 4.20 | 3.85 | 1.98 |
| 28 Aug 19:00 | Crystal Palace v Manchester City | 5.60 | 4.32 | 1.68 |
| 29 Aug 11:30 | Liverpool v Nottingham Forest | 1.54 | 4.90 | 7.00 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Coventry City v Hull City | 1.94 | 3.80 | 4.70 |
| 29 Aug 14:00 | Bournemouth v Everton | 2.14 | 3.70 | 3.65 |
| 29 Aug 16:30 | Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United | 2.32 | 3.80 | 3.25 |
| 30 Aug 13:00 | Chelsea v Brighton and Hove Albion | 2.05 | 3.95 | 3.75 |
| 30 Aug 13:00 | Sunderland v Fulham | 2.70 | 3.40 | 2.98 |
Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Premier League standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brighton Hove | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Brentford | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| 4 | Everton | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Hull City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 6 | Ipswich Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | Man City | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Leeds United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Liverpool | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Chelsea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Fulham | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Sunderland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Nottingham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Man United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 18 | Coventry City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | Tottenham | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Aston Villa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.96, with a 51% confidence rating.
Brentford are the slight favourites at a best price of 2.64, implying about a 38% chance. Leeds United are close behind at 2.84, around 35% implied, so the market sees a near-even contest.
The draw is priced at 3.79 with 1xBet, which implies roughly a 26% chance. Our model actually rates the draw's fair probability higher at 30%, giving it the largest value edge of 14.05%.
Our model thinks so, recommending Leeds United to win at 2.84 with a value edge of 9.76% and a fair probability of 37%. Value indicates a favourable price, not a guaranteed result, so manage your stakes carefully.
Leeds United vs Brentford takes place Sun ยท 13:00 in the Premier League.