Free EPL Pick Leeds United vs. Brentford
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Brentford vs. Leeds United
Date: Sunday May 22
Time: 04:00 PM
Venue: Brentford Community Stadium
EPL Moneyline Odds: Leeds United 180 / Draw 275/ Brentford 140
EPL Spread Betting Odds: Leeds-United 0.5 / Brentford -0.5
EPL Betting Total: 2.5
Heading into this matchup, the Leeds United are the 0.5-goal underdogs. Through 37 matches, they have covered this margin 21 times. As for the Brentford, they enter the match as -0.5 goal favorites. Through 37 matches, they have won by at this margin 17 times.
Leeds United
Heading into the Leeds United 38th game of the season, the team is below .500 at 8-11-18. Leeds-United comes into this match off having played to a 1-1 draw against Brighton. So far, Leeds United has turned in 16 performances with one goal or less. On defense, Leeds-United has played 16 games in which they held their opponent to one goal or less.
So far, Leeds United is the 14th-rated scoring team, averaging 1.08 goals per 90 minutes of action. In terms of defense, Leeds-United is near the MLS average, giving up 2.08 goals per 90 minutes (19th).
Heading into the match, Raphael Dias Belloli leads Leeds United with 10 goals through 34 matches. Behind him is Jack Harrison, who has also found the net 7 times. To start the year, Leeds United has turned to Illan Meslier as their primary goalie. In his 37 starts, he has a save percentage of 65.2%, the 6th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 214 shots on target.
Brentford
Brentford will host the Leeds United, with an above .500 record, at 13-7-17. Brentford comes into the game following a 3-2 win over Everton. For the season, Brentford has finished 19 matches, having scored at least two goals. While on defense, Brentford’s defense has given up at least two goals 19 times this year.
So far, Brentford has been an above-average scoring team, at 1.22 goals per 90 minutes (11th). On defense, Brentford is 12th in the MLS, giving up 1.41 goals per 90 minutes.
On offense, Brentford is led by the strong play of Ivan Toney and Yoane Wissa, who have each found the net 12 times. So far, their combined goals account for 42.22% of the team’s overall scoring. To start the year, Brentford has turned to David Raya as their primary goalie. In his 23 starts, he has a save percentage of 76.6%, the 12th best in the MLS. This has come with opponents taking 168 shots on target.
Free Leeds United vs Brentford EPL Prediction:
So far, both the Brentford and Leeds United are generating scoring opportunites at a below-average rate. On the season, Brentford ranks 17th in attacking area possessions, with Leeds-United sitting 13th. Even though both teams are struggling to generate offensive opportunites, Leeds United have done a good job at limiting their opponent’s chances in the attacking zone. Given that they have given up the 7th fewest attacking possessions, they have the advantage over Brentford, who ranks 19th.
On offense, Leeds United has been able to generate shots at a higher rate than Brentford. So far, Leeds United ranks 7th in shots taken compared to Brentford at 13th. For the year, Leeds United has turned 8.0% of their shot into goals. As for Brentford, their current shooting percentage is 9.0%. So far, 29.0% of Leeds United’s shots have been on target. On the other side, Brentford has a season long on target percent of 31.4%. For Leeds United, they have converted on 26.0% of these on-target shots compared to Brentford at 28.9%.
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