Leeds United are undergoing through a major slump in form after being on the receiving end of four defeats and just one win and four defeats which now slides them to the second spot with 55 points while being four points away from West Brom. Leeds will be eager for a win in order to restore lost form but will get a stern test from Brentford who reside at the fifth spot with 53 points. Brentford has won three, drawn one and lost one from the previous five games and could propel to second if they bag a vital win at home.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, February 12
Kick-Off- 1:15 AM (IST)
Venue- Griffin Park
Brentford
Thomas Frank should be opting for an unchanged eleven after registering a 3-2 win against Middlesbrough. Having said that, the hosts will be without Nikolaos Karelis, Sergi Canos, Komohelo Mokotjo and Pontus Jansson are missing out due to injuries. Benrahma, Watkins and Mbeumo should be starting as the front three.
Leeds United
Jean-Kevin Augustin could get his first start after a disappointing result against Bamford. Kalvin Phillips should be returning to the midfield role after undergoing suspension, which should could make Ben White lineup in defence. Costa, Hernandez, Klich and Harrison should be formulating the midfield, while Augustin could lead the line of attack.
BRE (Expected Playing 11)- Martin; Henry, Jeanvier, Pinnock, Dalsgaard; Dasilva, Nergaard, Jensen; Benrahma, Watkins, Mbeumo
LU (Expected Playing 11)- Casilla; Ayling, Cooper, White, Dallas; Phillips; Costa, Hernandez, Klich, Harrison; Augustin
Ollie Watkins has been one of the key players on the attack for Brentford. Watkins has 20 goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 74.6% from 2780 minutes in the Championship this season.
Jack Harrison has been pivotal in midfield for Leeds. Harrison has five goals, six assists and a pass accuracy of 76.2% from 30 appearances in the Championship this season.
Bryan Mbeumo could pack a punch on the attacking front for Brentford. Mbeumo has 12 goals, five assists and a pass accuracy of 77% from 1993 minutes in the Championship this season.
Pablo Hernandez has done well from central midfield for Leeds. Hernandez has four goals, four assists and a pass accuracy of 77.4% from 22 appearances in the Championship this season.
From the last six encounters, it’s Brentford who has the edge with three wins in contrast to Leeds United’s two wins. One game ended on level terms in the frame of time.
Brentford will be the favourites heading into the game in front of home support.
BRE vs LU Dream11 Today Match Prediction | Fantasy Team
Goalkeeper- K Casilla
Defenders- R Henry, J Jeanvier, S Dallas, B White
Midfielders- M Jansen, S Benrahma, J Harrison
Forwards- O Watkins (C), B Mbeumo (VC), P Hernandez
Goalkeeper– D Raya
Defenders- R Henry, E Pinnock, S Dallas, L Ayling
Midfielders– M Klich, J Harrison, M Jensen,
Forwards- O Watkins (VC), B Mbeumo, P Hernandez (C)
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