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An inconsistent Brentford welcome a Liverpool side looking to regain their Premier League footing after an emphatic midweek Champions League win. With both teams still seeking rhythm in their respective seasons, this clash at the Gtech Community Stadium promises plenty of intrigue and attacking action.

Brentford’s rollercoaster campaign continued last weekend as they bounced back from a 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City with a commanding 2-0 win away at West Ham United. That result perfectly summed up their season so far — alternating wins and losses in every league game. The Bees are now targeting back-to-back Premier League victories for the first time since May, a milestone that has eluded them amid their patchy form.

Manager Keith Andrews will be hoping his side’s familiarity with Liverpool’s style pays off, with no fewer than four ex-Reds — including former Anfield captain Jordan Henderson — in his squad. Their experience could be invaluable in navigating what is always a physically demanding fixture.

Liverpool, on the other hand, arrive buoyed by a morale-boosting 5-1 thrashing of Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek Champions League action. The win ended a miserable four-match losing streak across all competitions and restored some confidence in Arne Slot’s men. However, their Premier League form remains a concern, as they have lost their last three domestic outings — most recently a 2-1 defeat to bitter rivals Manchester United.

The Reds haven’t endured four consecutive league losses since February 2021, and the pressure is on to avoid repeating that unwanted history. Adding to their unease is a troubling record in the capital: Liverpool have lost each of their last four Premier League trips to London, a streak that hasn’t been matched since 1970. Slot will be desperate to see his side break that hoodoo this weekend.

Historique du face-à-face

Liverpool’s recent dominance in this fixture will give them confidence. The Reds have won the last five meetings between the sides by an aggregate score of 12-1, comfortably sweeping aside the Bees on each occasion.

Brentford’s struggles to contain Liverpool’s attacking firepower have been well-documented, with the Merseysiders scoring in all eight Premier League encounters between the two. Even when the Bees have managed to frustrate bigger sides, the Reds have often found a way through, particularly with their pace and movement in the final third.

Statistiques et séries chaudes

• The half-time result has been repeated at full-time in Brentford’s last four matches.
• Five of Brentford’s last seven home league games have produced over 2.5 goals.
• Liverpool have lost each of their last three Premier League matches courtesy of goals conceded in the final 10 minutes.
• The Reds are the only side yet to draw a Premier League game this season and have not shared the points in any of their last nine away matches (W4, L5).

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

For Brentford, Brazilian forward Igor Thiago continues to be their main attacking threat. The summer signing has hit six goals already this season and tends to make an early impact — he has opened the scoring in each of his last three games in which he found the net.

His sharp movement and aerial prowess will test Liverpool’s backline, which has been prone to lapses in concentration.

Liverpool cherchera à Alexander Isak to provide the cutting edge, hoping that the striker has not sustained an injury.

Despite still waiting for his first Premier League goal for the club, the Swedish striker has an outstanding personal record against Brentford, scoring in all four of his previous top-flight appearances against them. He’ll be eager to open his league account and continue his strong form following a midweek display in Europe.

Tactical Overview

Keith Andrews’ Brentford will likely approach the game in their usual compact 3-5-2 system, relying on defensive solidity and direct play in transition. Their aerial strength and set-piece prowess remain key weapons, particularly with Henderson orchestrating from midfield. Brentford’s physicality could unsettle a Liverpool side that has occasionally struggled to deal with high balls and sustained pressure.

Arne Slot’s Liverpool, meanwhile, will stick with their aggressive, front-foot approach, pressing high and attacking in numbers. Expect them to line up in a flexible 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 shape, with Isak leading the line and Mohamed Salah cutting inside from the right. Slot will hope the confidence from their European rout translates into sharper finishing and greater defensive concentration.

However, with Liverpool’s defence having gone eight games without a clean sheet, Brentford will fancy their chances of scoring at least once, especially on home turf.

Analyse des paris

Liverpool’s midweek resurgence should make them favourites here, but their defensive frailties can’t be ignored. The Reds have failed to keep a clean sheet in eight matches, while Brentford have scored in all but one of their home fixtures this season.

A Liverpool win with both teams to score looks a strong betting option, offering good value given the attacking quality of both sides and their leaky defences. Over 2.5 goals also appears likely, with both teams regularly involved in high-scoring contests.

Prediction: Brentford 1–3 Liverpool

Liverpool should have enough firepower to overcome Brentford, but the hosts are unlikely to make it easy. Expect a competitive first half before the Reds’ superior quality in attack sees them pull away, recording a much-needed Premier League victory to end their domestic slump.

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