Liverpool v Brentford predictions: Reds' backline is expected to stand firm

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Liverpool v Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday.

When to bet

2pm Sunday

Best bet

Liverpool to win to nil
1pt 21-20 Betfred

Team news

Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp reports no new injury concerns, with Thiago still missing while Mo Salah and Sadio Mane are at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Brentford
Thomas Frank will make a late decision on Rico Henry’s fitness, while Sergi Canos should be fit to feature.

Match preview

Liverpool have slipped 14 points off top spot with two games in hand and even in January, this looks like a must-win game.

The Reds have already dropped points against the Bees - Jurgen Klopp’s men were in front twice in the reverse fixture in September before drawing 3-3.

They go into this clash without Mo Salah and Sadio Mane and a lot resting on the shoulders of Diogo Jota, who scored in the match at Brentford.

Liverpool have won all of their last four Premier League home games, with clean sheets in three of those victories and racking up 12 goals during that time.

Brentford have lost three of their last four league games and have not won any of their last six away games, conceding 16 goals during that run.

Key stat

Liverpool are unbeaten in their nine home league games this term, winning six and drawing three.

Inside info

Liverpool

Penalty taker James Milner/Fabinho
Free-kick wizard Trent Alexander-Arnold
Set-piece aerial threat Virgil van Dijk
Card magnet Andy Robertson

Brentford

Penalty taker Ivan Toney
Free-kick wizard Sergi Sergi Canos/Bryan Mbeumo
Set-piece aerial threatEthan Pinnock/Pontus Jansson
Card magnetSergi Canos

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