The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Brentford lock horns with Arne Slot's Liverpool side in an important encounter at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this year and will want to win this game.
Brentford vs Liverpool Preview
Brentford are currently in 13th place in the Premier League standings and have not been at their best so far this season. The hosts eased past West Ham United by a comfortable 2-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are in third place in the league table at the moment and have been inconsistent over the past month. The Merseyside outfit thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt by a comprehensive 5-1 margin in the UEFA Champions League this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Brentford vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against Brentford and have won 15 out of the 23 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Brentford's four victories.
- After a run of four defeats on the trot in all competitions, Liverpool ended their losing streak with a 5-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League this week.
- Brentford have won two of their last three matches in the Premier League, with their only defeat in the competition during this period coming by a narrow 1-0 margin at the hands of Manchester City earlier this month.
- Liverpool have won each of their last five matches against Brentford in the Premier League and have conceded only one goal during this period, with their previous such defeat coming in January 2023.
Brentford vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool seem to have overcome their recent slump and will be intent on getting their Premier League campaign back on track this weekend. Hugo Ekitike was sensational against Eintracht Frankfurt and will look to make an impact yet again in this fixture.
Brentford can pull off an upset on their day but will be up against a powerful opponent on Saturday. Liverpool are the better team at the moment and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Brentford 1-3 Liverpool
Brentford vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes