Leeds United host Brentford at Elland Road on Sunday 30 August 2026 (14:00 BST). Leeds won 1–0 at Nottingham Forest in GW1 on their Premier League return; Brentford hammered Tottenham 3–0 at home and Igor Thiago is the GW2 differential darling.
Leeds United: form after GW1
Daniel Farke's Leeds feed off Elland Road energy in their first home PL match in years. Crysencio Summerville and Joel Piroe offer flair; GW1 away win at Forest builds belief.
Leeds United Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-2-3-1
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Brentford: form after GW1
Keith Andrews' Brentford arrive in form after the Spurs demolition. Thiago carries pens and goal threat — the standout differential at £8.0m after Mbeumo's move to Manchester United.
Where this one gets decided
Leeds' high tempo at home vs Brentford's direct transitions — expect an open 14:00 kick-off with goals at both ends.
How these two have met before
Brentford won both PL meetings in 2022/23; Leeds' home support changes the dynamic in 2026/27.
Fantasy picks for this match
- Igor Thiago (Brentford, FWD): top GW2 differential away at promoted Leeds.
- Crysencio Summerville (Leeds, MID): home attacking outlet.
- Ethan Pinnock (Brentford, DEF): set-piece threat and DefCon.
- Predictor: Brentford 2–1 Leeds or 2–2.
My prediction
Brentford's GW1 form gives them the edge. Prediction: Leeds United 1–2 Brentford.