Leeds United and Brentford will bring perfect competitive starts to Elland Road on Sunday at 2pm BST. The hosts have two clean sheets, while the visitors have scored nine goals in two matches.

Leeds United's Clean Start Faces a Set-Piece Test

Anton Stach's 88th-minute free-kick decided Leeds' 1-0 opening-day win at Nottingham Forest. Daniel Farke's side then returned to the City Ground and won 2-0 in the Carabao Cup. James Trafford kept a clean sheet in both games.

Farke's latest team update ruled out Wilfried Gnonto and Gabriel Gudmundsson. Everyone else is available, which makes an unchanged league XI the likeliest choice.

Leeds United predicted lineup vs Brentford (3-4-2-1): Trafford; Rodon, Bijol, Muharemović; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Justin; Wilson, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin.

Brentford Arrive With Nine Goals and Greater Depth

Brentford opened the Premier League season with a 3-0 win over Tottenham. They produced 26 shots, including 13 from set plays, and conceded only four efforts on target.

Keith Andrews then made eight changes for the 6-1 cup win at Birmingham City. Callum Wilson scored his first Brentford goal, as did Igor Thiago from the bench.

Thiago netted 22 Premier League goals last term. Sepp van den Berg and Antoni Milambo remain unavailable, but Andrews can restore the side that overwhelmed Spurs.

Brentford predicted lineup vs Leeds United (4-3-3): Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Ajer, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Sangaré, Jensen; Ouattara, Thiago, Schade.

Leeds United vs Brentford Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Both Teams to Score - Yes
  • Odds: 1.64 (22Bet)
  • Correct Score Prediction: Leeds United 2-1 Brentford
  • 22Bet Booking Code: XT36H

Key Stats:

  • Leeds have won their first two competitive games without conceding.
  • Brentford have scored nine goals across their league and cup victories.
  • The last three Premier League meetings all ended in draws.

Leeds have not conceded this season, but Brentford have already created chances in volume. Their 26-shot display against Spurs makes a home clean sheet difficult to trust.

Stach and Harry Wilson also give Leeds several routes from dead balls. Both teams to score is the clearest way to respect the competing form lines.

Leeds United vs Brentford Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Leeds United to Win
  • Odds: 2.56 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 72G6H

The 2.56 home price reflects how little separates these teams. Leeds have nevertheless shown they can manage tight games, and Trafford has begun with two clean sheets.

Brentford's set pieces and Thiago make a fourth straight head-to-head draw plausible. The value case rests on Leeds converting one home spell into the decisive goal.

Verdict: Both Teams to Score - Yes (1.64) - Leeds United 2-1 Brentford.