Brentford vs Liverpool: Preview, predictions and lineups
Liverpool are aiming for their first Premier League win of 2025 when they visit Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds stumbled to draws against Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in their last two Premier League games, with their lead at the top of the table reduced to just four points by Arsenal – although the Reds still have a game in hand against their London opponents. Another slip-up at the Gtech Community Stadium would put Arne Slot’s side under enormous pressure from their title rivals.
Brentford had made a fortress of their home at the start of the season, but their invincibility in west London has been shattered in recent weeks. They have now gone four home games without a win, including a shock FA Cup third round exit to Plymouth Argyle. You have secured one dramatic late comeback against Manchester City However, the last time.
Here is 90 minutes Guide to Brentford vs Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool H2H record (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
| Brentford | Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Brentford 2-2 Man City – 14/01/25 | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool – 14/01/25 |
| Brentford 0-1 Plymouth – 01/11/25 | Liverpool 4-0 Accrington – 11/01/25 |
| Southampton 0-5 Brentford – 01/04/25 | Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool – 08/01/25 |
| Brentford 1-3 Arsenal – 01/01/25 | Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd – 01/05/25 |
| Brighton 0-0 Brighton – 12/27/24 | West Ham 0-5 Liverpool – 12/29/24 |
| country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | N/A |
| United States | peacock |
| Canada | fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Brentford are struggling with this Injuries this season and they remain without some influential players. Starting central defender Ethan Pinnock is out with a thigh injury and is sitting in the treatment room with his fellow defenders Aaron Hickey and Kristoffer Ajer. Sepp van den Berg will play in the center of defense against his former employers.
Joshua Dasilva and Gustavo Nunes are out long-term, while summer signing Igor Thiago is suffering from an infection after a knee injury. The expensive Brazilian only appeared in four Premier League games this season.
Predicted line-up for Brentford vs Liverpool (4-3-3): The place; Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, what a shame.
Liverpool have been comparatively lucky with injuries in Slot’s debut season and the Dutch coach is only missing versatile defender Joe Gomez for Saturday’s trip to the capital. He is expected to return from his hamstring problem in February.
Diogo Jota’s immediate impact from the bench during the week would theoretically have given him a start on Saturday, but the powerful striker is a doubt due to injury. However, Darwin Nunez has served his one-match ban. Dominik Szoboszlai made his Premier League comeback at the City Ground on Tuesday after a combination of suspension and illness.
Predicted Liverpool vs Brentford line-up (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz.
There could be chaos at Gtech on Saturday. Liverpool are the division’s top scorers but have struggled to keep clean sheets in recent weeks, while Brentford have scored more home goals than any other team in the division Premier League but have gone through similar defensive battles. The Bees have conceded 37 goals in their 21 games this season.
Liverpool’s wobbles could be coming to an end in the capital but they are unlikely to be able to impress against a Brentford side who are rarely beaten without a fight. They hope to deal a few blows to the Reds, who will need to be vigilant and persistent on Saturday afternoon.
