Liverpool are aiming for their first Premier League win of 2025 when they visit Brentford on Saturday afternoon.
The Reds have stumbled to draws with Manchester United and Nottingham Forest in their last two Premier League matches, with their lead at the top reduced to just four points by Arsenal – although the Reds have a game in hand on their London rivals. Another mistake at Gtech Community Stadium would put Arne Slot's side under huge pressure from their title rivals.
Brentford had made their home ground at the start of the season, but their invincible position in west London has been shattered in recent weeks. They are now four games without a win at home, including a shock FA Cup third round exit to Plymouth Argyle. They have secured a Thrilling late comeback against Manchester City Last time out, however.
here 90 minutes Guide to Brentford vs Liverpool.
Brentford vs Liverpool H2H record (last five matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Brentford 2-2 Man City – 01/14/25 |
Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool – 14/01/25 |
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Brentford 0-1 Plymouth – 11/01/25 |
Liverpool 4-0 Accrington – 11/01/25 |
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Southampton 0-5 Brentford – 04/01/25 |
Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool – 01/08/25 |
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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal – 01/01/25 |
Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United – 01/05/25 |
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Brighton 0-0 Brighton – 12/27/24 |
West Ham 0-5 Liverpool – 12/29/24 |
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nation |
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UK |
nothing |
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US |
peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 4 Canada |
Brentford have struggled with Injuries This season they are still without some influential players. Starting centre-back Ethan Pinnock has been sidelined with a hamstring problem, joining fellow defenders Aaron Hickey and Christopher Agger in the treatment room. Sepp van den Berg will line up at centre-back against his former employers.
Joshua DaSilva and Gustavo Nunes are out for a long period, while summer recruit Igor Thiago is suffering from an infection after a knee injury. The expensive Brazilian has made just four Premier League appearances this season.
Brentford's expected lineup against Liverpool (4-3-3): the spot; Roerslev, Collins, van den Bergh, Henry; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbwemo, Wessa, Shadi.
Liverpool have been relatively lucky with injuries during Slott's first season, and the Dutch coach is only missing versatile defender Joe Gomez for Saturday's trip to the capital. He is likely to return in February from his hamstring injury.
Diogo Jota's direct impact off the bench in midweek In theory that could have made him a starter on Saturday, but the powerful striker is a doubt due to injury. But Darwin Nunez served a one-match ban. Dominik Szoboszlai returned to the Premier League after a combination of suspension and illness at the City Ground on Tuesday.
Liverpool's expected lineup against Brentford (4-2-3-1):alison; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, McAlister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Jakpo; Diaz.
It could be chaos at Gtech on Saturday. Liverpool are the division's top scorers but have struggled to keep a clean sheet in recent weeks, while Brentford have scored more goals at home than any team in the league. Premier League But they suffered similar defensive struggles. The Bees have conceded 37 goals in 21 matches this season.
Liverpool's woes in the capital could end, but they are unlikely to be convincing against a Brentford side that rarely goes down without a fight. They will be hoping to deal some blows to the Reds, who will have to be alert and persistent on Saturday afternoon.
