Liverpool will look to build on their emphatic midweek European victory when they travel to Brentford, who are aiming to extend their impressive unbeaten run in the Premier League. The hosts have avoided defeat in their opening six league matches, but their tendency to surrender leads could provide Liverpool with an opportunity to secure another important result.
Brentford Aim to Extend Unbeaten Run
Brentford head into the weekend in fourth place after drawing 2-2 with Aston Villa last Saturday. Their record of two wins and four draws represents their longest unbeaten start to a league campaign since the 2006/07 season, when they were competing in England’s third tier.
The Bees have now gone eight Premier League matches without defeat, recording two wins and six draws. Their home form has been similarly encouraging, with three victories and five draws across their last eight matches at home.
However, the number of draws highlights a recurring problem. Brentford have frequently surrendered leads, and they have dropped more points from winning positions than any other Premier League side since joining the division in 2021, with that figure reaching 102 before this weekend’s fixtures.
That weakness could prove costly against a Liverpool side looking to regain consistency after their recent league setback.
Liverpool Seek Another Away Victory
Liverpool responded to their disappointing 3-0 defeat against Manchester City with an emphatic 6-3 victory over LASK in Europe during midweek.
The defeat at Anfield ended an eight-match unbeaten run, making a positive response important as they prepare for a difficult away assignment.
Liverpool have shown encouraging form on their travels, winning their last three away matches and keeping clean sheets in their previous two league games on the road. They have also scored at least twice in six of their last seven away fixtures.
Brentford’s recent record against Liverpool offers some encouragement to the home supporters. After losing five consecutive meetings, the Bees avoided defeat in both encounters last season, recording one win and one draw.
They will also welcome Liverpool while sitting above them in the league table for the first time since 1938.
Key Stats Ahead of Brentford vs Liverpool
Several trends could influence Saturday’s contest:
- Both teams scored in six of Brentford’s last seven matches.
- Brentford scored all five of their most recent home goals after half-time.
- Liverpool have not trailed at half-time in any of their last seven matches.
- Liverpool scored at least twice in six of their previous seven away games.
These statistics suggest that Liverpool could pose a significant attacking threat, although Brentford’s ability to remain unbeaten at home makes the fixture far from straightforward.
Players to Watch and Team News
Vitaly Janelt will be one to watch for Brentford. The midfielder has received a yellow card in 10 of his last 16 Premier League appearances, including four of the Bees’ six league matches this season.
Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola also arrives with confidence after scoring a hat-trick against LASK. His latest performance continued a run in which his last five club goals have all come away from home.
Brentford suffered injury concerns against Aston Villa, with Kevin Schade and Jannik Schuster both forced off. Their availability will be an important consideration ahead of the match.
Liverpool, meanwhile, will be without Ryan Gravenberch, who is suspended following his red card against Manchester City. The supplied team information also lists several other players as injured or doubtful, so the final line-ups should be checked before kick-off.
Brentford vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool’s midweek victory should provide a confidence boost, while their recent away form gives them reasons to approach this fixture positively.
Brentford’s unbeaten run and home resilience mean the hosts cannot be underestimated. However, their history of dropping points from winning positions could give Liverpool an opening.
Liverpool to score first looks an appealing option based on their recent away performances and improved attacking display in midweek. The Reds will need to maintain that intensity if they are to overcome a Brentford side determined to protect its unbeaten record.