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Liverpool Expected to Return to Winning Ways Against Brentford
Liverpool to Win (2-1)
Tournament: English Premier League 2025-26 | Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford
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Buoyed by their first away win of the season, that too in a London derby, Brentford head into matchweek nine with renewed confidence as they host a faltering Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium at 12:30 AM IST on Sunday.
The Reds arrive on the back of three consecutive league defeats, leaving fans frustrated and the squad under pressure. With momentum on their side, Brentford have an ideal opportunity to claim a statement win over the reigning champions.
Current Standings: Brentford’s recent win lifted them three spots to 13th with 10 points, while Liverpool slipped one place to third, sitting on 15 points.
Head-to-Head Record - Liverpool has dominated the short-lived rivalry with Brentford, winning six of the eight encounters, while the Bees have claimed just one victory.
Brentford put in a commanding performance in last week’s London derby against West Ham, with Igor Thiago opening the scoring after 43 minutes and Mathias Jensen sealing the win in stoppage time. The Bees could have extended their lead further, but the crossbar had other plans.
Ultimately, the three points are what matter most, especially as they came right after a league defeat. Despite being inconsistent this season, the Bees have shown they can trouble bigger teams, and Saturday presents a perfect chance to test Liverpool.
Stats that matter
1. Michael Kayode created seven chances for the Bees against the Hammers, which was the joint most by a player in the league this season.
2. Brentford will be looking for consecutive wins for the first time since April/May last season under Thomas Frank.
3. Igor Thiago has netted the third highest number of goals (5) by a player in the league this season.
Team News
Aaron Hickey remains a doubtful starter after picking up an injury during the international break, but otherwise, there are no fresh injury concerns for the team.
Brentford Probable XI - Kelleher (GK); Ajer, Collins, Van den Berg, Kayode (Defenders); Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Demsgaard( Midfielders); Thiago, Schade, Ouattara (Forwards)
Liverpool have been stagnant on 15 points for three consecutive league games, suffering 2-1 defeats to Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Manchester United, each time conceding late and struggling to score more than once.
Adding to the pressure, Mohamed Salah is enduring a rare drought, going seven Premier League matches without a non-penalty goal for the first time in his Liverpool career. With Arsenal gradually opening a four-point gap at the top, Liverpool will be desperate for Salah to rediscover his scoring touch and end this ongoing run of defeats.
Stats that matter
1. Liverpool have lost four consecutive matches across all competitions for the first time since November 2014, with the Reds losing three Premier League games in a row for the first time since February 2021.
2. Alexander Isak had a 100% scoring rate against Brentford, having scored in each of his four Premier League appearances against them.
3. The Reds have lost five of their last eight Premier League away games.
Team News
Liverpool face fitness concerns ahead of the weekend, with Ryan Gravenberch sidelined after twisting his ankle in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United, while Wataru Endo’s availability also remains uncertain.
Liverpool Probable XI - Mamardashvili (GK); Bradley, Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez/Frimpong (Defenders); Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Writz ( Midfielders); Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak (Forwards).
Brentford face a tough challenge against Liverpool, having lost their last five meetings and struggling away from home this season. Liverpool haven’t been at their best lately, but with their quality and depth, they should still have enough to get the job done. We back Liverpool to bounce back with a 2-1 win.
Liverpool to Win (2-1)
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