Liverpool vs Brentford prediction, betting tips and odds

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You can watch Liverpool vs Brentford in the Premier League at 4.30pm on Sunday August 25, live on Sky Sports Premier League

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Liverpool to win 2-0
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Liverpool to win 3-0
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Liverpool vs Brentford odds

Liverpool 1-4
Brentford 10-1
Draw 6-1

Odds correct at time of publishing

Liverpool vs Brentford predictions

Life after Jurgen Klopp started perfectly for Liverpool as they cruised to a 2-0 win at Portman Road last Saturday and a visit from Brentford represents a great opportunity for new boss Arne Slot to build on the promise of that opening victory.

The Dutch manager was given the unenviable task of filling Liverpool legend Klopp's shoes, but the Reds' performance against Ipswich was mightily impressive and a repeat of that showing would surely see Slot land a victory on his Anfield debut.

After Ibrahima Konate came on at half-time, Slot's side dominated proceedings at Portman Road, racking up an impressive 15 shots and 2.42 expected goals in the second half.

The momentum from that performance should carry over to this clash and an Anfield crowd eager to cheer on their new manager can help roar the Reds on to victory.

Brentford won their opening game too, beating London rivals Crystal Palace 2-1 last Sunday, but while they boast a threat going forward thanks to Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, Thomas Frank simply doesn't have the tools to compete with Liverpool all over the pitch.

The Bees rode their luck against Palace and should have gone behind if not for a controversial call from the referee to disallow an Eberechi Eze free kick and given they were outshot by the Eagles in that clash, they could struggle at Anfield.

Brentford are used to having a tough time in this fixture, having lost all three away games against Liverpool since being promoted in 2021.

Even worse is the fact they are yet to score a goal at Anfield in the Premier League, and that worrying trend may continue this weekend with the Reds fancied to dominate.

Slot's possession-heavy style saw Liverpool have 62 per cent of the ball against Ipswich and now they are at home, where they have lost just one of their last 31 Premier League games, they should soon be in control.

Given the Reds' exceptional home record, the fact they won last season's two meetings with the Bees by an aggregate score of 7-1 and that Brentford have lost ten of their last 14 away matches, it seems likely the hosts will take all three points in this clash.

A win to nil seems likely too as Brentford's run of not scoring at Anfield should continue, but the price is fairly short for that outcome, so extending your odds by backing a correct score could prove to be a better route to profit.

A repeat of last week's winning score of 2-0 to Liverpool makes appeal as does 3-0, the scoreline in this clash last season.

It could pay to back both as Slot's perfect start to life at Anfield continues.

Key stat

Brentford have lost to nil in all three of their Premier League away matches against Liverpool

Liverpool vs Brentford team news

Liverpool
Joe Gomez is nearing a return and Jarell Quansah is dealing with a knock, so Ibrahima Konate should come in as the Reds' only change from the side that won at Ipswich.

Brentford
Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Josh Dasilva and Igor Thiago are injured while Ivan Toney is unlikely to feature. New signing Sepp van den Berg could make his debut against his former club.

Probable teams

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Subs: Tsimikas, Bradley, Endo, Jones, Elliott, Gakpo, Nunez

Brentford (4-3-3): Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Subs: Mee, Van Den Berg, Onyeka, Yarmolyuk, Carvalho, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter

Inside info

Liverpool

Star man Mohamed Salah
Goal threat Mohamed Salah
Penalty taker Mohamed Salah
Card magnet Alexis Mac Allister
Assist ace Trent Alexander-Arnold
Set-piece aerial threat Virgil van Dijk

Brentford

Star man Bryan Mbeumo
Goal threat Yoane Wissa
Penalty taker Bryan Mbeumo
Card magnet Christian Norgaard
Assist ace Bryan Mbeumo
Set-piece aerial threat Kristoffer Ajer

Liverpool vs Brentford bet builder predictions

Liverpool to win by two or more goals
The Reds won each of their two meetings with the Bees last season by three goals and should earn a similarly dominant victory this time.

Diogo Jota to score
The Portuguese forward played as a striker for the Reds last week and netted the opener, with his scoring streak set to continue in a fixture he bagged in last term.

Kristoffer Ajer to be booked
The Norwegian has been booked in both of his previous appearances at Anfield and, playing out of position at left-back, he may struggle to cope with Mohamed Salah.

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Published on 24 August 2024inPremier League