Premier LeagueElland Road, Leeds17°20,5 mm16 km/h

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    Leeds UnitedLeeds UnitedPossession control
    1–1
    BrentfordBrentfordLow block & direct
    The model's lean: 1 · Leeds United (39%)Best value by the model: Under 2,5 @ 1.97 (+9 %)

    Leeds United vs Brentford · Premier League

    1 · Leeds United 39%X 29%32% Brentford · 2

    Analysis: Leeds United – Brentford

    Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

    The TEXT conflates Brentford's season-long xPoints/xG figures with the head-to-head record. Corrected:

    Brentford's knack for maximizing their defensive solidity against possession-heavy sides like Leeds United could be pivotal in their upcoming encounter. The visitors excel in a low-block defense and direct counter-attacks, an approach that has held its own against the hosts in their previous meetings. The modest xG of 1.07 for Brentford reflects their pragmatic approach, yet it's their defensive prowess where they shine — a mere 0.48 xGA per match tells the story of a side hard to break down.

    Leeds, on the other hand, operate on a model of possession control, attempting to dictate the pace and rhythm of play. Despite this, their expected goals of 1.40 suggest they face challenges in converting possession into clear-cut opportunities. This dynamic becomes more intriguing given the small sample size of their recent head-to-head record, where they have drawn both meetings since 2022 without either side losing. Beyond the head-to-head, Brentford's superior overall xPoints and xG figures for the season highlight their broader efficiency compared to Leeds.

    Weather factors, notably the expected 9.0 mm of rain, are likely to further suppress goal-scoring opportunities, an aspect already integrated into the model's predictions. The most probable scorelines mirror this conservative outlook, with 1-1 and 1-0 appearing prominently, and the probability for both teams to score sitting at an even 50%.

    From a betting perspective, the under 2.5 goals market offers a compelling edge, with the model favoring it at 55% against odds of 1.95 available with Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, translating to an 8% expected value. This analysis suggests that a low-scoring affair is on the cards, with Leeds United having the slight edge for a narrow victory at 1-0, should they manage to crack Brentford's disciplined setup. The under bet captures the essence of the model's cautious lean and the strategic nature of this matchup.

    Leeds UnitedLeeds United
    Form WDWLW
    League ranking xG #15xGA #7xT #17xP/match #10Points #9
    Key players
    • Dominic Calvert LewinFxG 0.51 · xT 0.01
    • Ethan AmpaduCDMxG 0.09 · xT 0.07
    • Pascal StruijkCBxG 0.16 · xT 0.05
    BrentfordBrentford
    Form WLDDW
    League ranking xG #1xGA #3xT #2xP/match #1Points #3
    Key players
    • Igor ThiagoFxG 0.46 · xT 0.02
    • Kevin SchadeLWxG 0.30 · xT 0.06
    • Mathias JensenCAMxG 0.05 · xT 0.16
    Final score
    1 – 1
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Leeds United 39% · Draw 29% · Brentford 32%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - LeedsBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 8,48fair 10,30-18 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - BrentfordBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 8,90fair 17,52-49 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Leeds United – Brentford

    Predicted score matrix

    Brentford →
    Leeds United →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–08.9%
    0–18.7%
    0–24.8%
    0–31.7%
    0–4+0.6%
    1
    1–011.5%
    1–113.1%
    1–26.8%
    1–32.4%
    1–4+0.8%
    2
    2–08.3%
    2–18.9%
    2–24.7%
    2–31.7%
    2–4+0.6%
    3
    3–03.9%
    3–14.1%
    3–22.2%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–01.8%
    4+–12.0%
    4+–21.0%
    4+–30.4%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.1-012%
    3. 3.0-09%
    4. 4.2-19%
    5. 5.0-19%
    Expected goals
    1,40–1,07
    Both teams to score
    50%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,5
    Under 2,555%
    @1.97EV+8%
    Over 2,545%
    @1.90

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Leeds United or draw (1X)72%
    • Under 3.5 goals77%

    Combined probability

    55%

    Fair odds

    1.83

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Leeds United or draw (1X)72%
    • Under 2.5 goals55%
    • Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin to score26%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score50%
    • Over 2.5 goals45%
    • Dominic Nathaniel Calvert-Lewin to score26%
    • Ao Tanaka to be booked23%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • Under 2.555% probability@1.97PinnacleEV+9%reference odds
    • Under 2.555% probability@1.95BetsafeEV+8%reference odds
    • Under 2.555% probability@1.95BetssonEV+8%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Leeds UnitedX2 · Brentford
    Betsafe
    EV+ 0%
    2.55    		3.402.68
    Betsson
    EV+ 1%
    2.57    		3.432.70
    Nordicbet
    EV+ 2%
    2.58    		3.452.70
    Pinnacle
    EV+ 1%
    2.57    		3.392.83

    Odds updated 30 Aug, 05:16

    Odds movement

    1+2 %
    40 %35 %

    2.52 → 2.57

    X-1 %
    31 %26 %

    3.43 → 3.39

    2+3 %
    37 %32 %

    2.74 → 2.83

    Over 2,5+2 %
    53 %48 %

    1.86 → 1.90

    Pinnacle · 14 recorded price levels · 23/08/2026 → 30/08/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Leeds United 0Draw 2Brentford 0
    Goals: 1–1 (⌀ 1)

    Head-to-head based on Premier League data since 2022.

    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Leeds United
    Brentford
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Leeds United (1–0)
    Brentford (3–0)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Leeds United
    Jaka Bijol: 43 passningar, xT 0.02BijolEthan Ampadu: 42 passningar, xT 0AmpaduTarik Muharemović: 34 passningar, xT 0.06MuharemovićJames Trafford: 24 passningar, xT 0.04TraffordJoe Rodon: 20 passningar, xT 0.16RodonAnton Stach: 17 passningar, xT 0.09StachJames Justin: 16 passningar, xT -0.01JustinJayden Bogle: 15 passningar, xT 0BogleHarry Wilson: 14 passningar, xT 0WilsonBrenden Aaronson: 11 passningar, xT 0.01AaronsonDominic Calvert Lewin: 5 passningar, xT -0.01Lewin
    Brentford
    Nathan Collins: 53 passningar, xT 0.15CollinsVitaly Janelt: 37 passningar, xT 0.03JaneltKeane Lewis Potter: 29 passningar, xT 0.19PotterKristoffer Ajer: 29 passningar, xT 0.11AjerCaoimhin Kelleher: 29 passningar, xT 0.05KelleherMathias Jensen: 25 passningar, xT 0.37JensenMamadou Sangaré: 25 passningar, xT 0.14SangaréIgor Thiago: 14 passningar, xT 0.07ThiagoMichael Kayode: 12 passningar, xT -0.02KayodeKevin Schade: 10 passningar, xT 0.06SchadeMikkel Damsgaard: 10 passningar, xT 0.06Damsgaard
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Leeds United
    Jaka Bijol: 43 passningar, xT 0.02BijolEthan Ampadu: 42 passningar, xT 0AmpaduTarik Muharemović: 34 passningar, xT 0.06MuharemovićJames Trafford: 24 passningar, xT 0.04TraffordJoe Rodon: 20 passningar, xT 0.16RodonAnton Stach: 17 passningar, xT 0.09StachJames Justin: 16 passningar, xT -0.01JustinJayden Bogle: 15 passningar, xT 0BogleHarry Wilson: 14 passningar, xT 0WilsonBrenden Aaronson: 11 passningar, xT 0.01AaronsonDominic Calvert Lewin: 5 passningar, xT -0.01Lewin
    Brentford
    Nathan Collins: 53 passningar, xT 0.15CollinsVitaly Janelt: 37 passningar, xT 0.03JaneltKeane Lewis Potter: 29 passningar, xT 0.19PotterKristoffer Ajer: 29 passningar, xT 0.11AjerCaoimhin Kelleher: 29 passningar, xT 0.05KelleherMathias Jensen: 25 passningar, xT 0.37JensenMamadou Sangaré: 25 passningar, xT 0.14SangaréIgor Thiago: 14 passningar, xT 0.07ThiagoMichael Kayode: 12 passningar, xT -0.02KayodeKevin Schade: 10 passningar, xT 0.06SchadeMikkel Damsgaard: 10 passningar, xT 0.06Damsgaard

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceLeeds UnitedBrentford
    Points33
    xPoints1.52.8
    xG per match0.864.4
    xGA per match0.880.48
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.161.3
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.050
    Playing styleLeeds UnitedBrentford
    Build-up efficiency0.320.29
    Field tilt0.320.38
    xT per match0.522.3
    xTA per match0.90.66
    Won balls, offensive half4448
    Pressing intensity0.260.24
    Pressing efficiency0.320.23
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.330.25
    Entries into the box per match621
    Entries into the box against1313
    Pass completion %0.70.77
    Pass completion % under pressure0.690.74
    Passes per match249305
    Passes against per match352466
    Switches of play per match24.525.5
    Long balls per match3045
    Set piecesLeeds UnitedBrentford
    xG from free kicks00.08
    Corners per match27.1
    Corners against per match3.13.1
    xG per corner00.19
    xGA per corner against0.030
    First touch, offensive corners %0.51
    First touch, defensive corners %0.670.33
    OtherLeeds UnitedBrentford
    Throw-in control0.890.8
    The goalkeepersJames Trafford (Leeds United)Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford)
    Saves34
    Save %100%100%
    xG prevented100%100%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Leeds United vs Brentford according to our model?

    The model gives Leeds United a 39% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Leeds United 39%, draw 29%, Brentford 32%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 45% and under at 55%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 50% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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