Brentford versus Liverpool: Insight and Gambling Strategies | EPL 2025 - A Comparative Analysis and Predicted Odds for the Coming Match
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Let's break down the upcoming Brentford v Liverpool clash on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Recent Form:
Brentford have been battling hard in recent matches, showcasing tenacity in their 4-2 home win over Newcastle back in December. Since then, their journey's been rocky, with just a single victory in eight fixtures. Slip-ups include losses at Chelsea, Newcastle in the League Cup, Nottingham Forest at home, and a surprising FA Cup defeat to Plymouth. However, they managed a tantalizing 5-0 win over Southampton that ended a long away league losing streak. Their latest outing was a draw against Man City, where they found themselves trailing 2-0 with just nine minutes left, only to stage a thrilling comeback and eventually settle for a 2-2 draw.
Team News:
Brentford's defensive line is depleted with the absence of Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, and Aaron Hickey. Rico Henry is set to return after recovering from an ACL knee injury. Up front, Igor Thiago remains sidelined, and his return date is uncertain. With Keane Lewis-Potter potentially filling in at left back, Kevin Schade could earn a recall in attack.
Motivation:
The Bees are eager to bounce back after a few home stumbles and would relish a credible result against the Reds. They aim to restrict Liverpool’s attack and use their pace to catch the opposition off guard during breaks and set-pieces.
Betting Odds:
Bet Now: BRE vs LIVBrentford: 6.00Draw: 5.00Liverpool: 1.45
Liverpool Form:
The Reds have experienced just two losses in their 31 matches across all competitions this season, but their form in the league has been slightly shaky, with only three victories in their last seven matches. After drawing against Newcastle and Fulham, they went on a rampage with four consecutive wins, scoring an impressive 16 goals during this streak. Their latest outing was a draw against Man Utd despite posting a high 2.82 xG (expected goals). Before that, they suffered a 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final defeat at Tottenham but bounced back with a 4-0 FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley and a 1-1 league draw at Nottingham Forest, where they outshot their opponents 23-6.
Liverpool Team News:
Although Joe Gomez is ruled out for this match due to a hamstring injury, Darwin Nuñez returns from suspension. With a strong squad depth, Liverpool may opt for some rotations to keep players fresh, with Kosta Tsimikas eyeing a start in place of Andy Robertson at left back, and Diogo Jota pushing for a starting spot up front after scoring off the bench against Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool Motivation:
Liverpool will be aiming for nothing less than a win to maintain their pursuit of silverware. Despite the draw against Forest, they are determined to exploit the Bees' vulnerabilities on their home turf, while managing their counterattacks and nullifying Brentford's set-piece threat.
Key Stats:
Brentford: - Have won just 1 of their last 8 matches (5 losses) - Have recently lost 3 home EPL matches (LLD) after previously losing just 1 of 14 games
Liverpool: - Have lost just once in 27 matches (21 wins, 5 draws) - Have scored 21 goals in their last 7 matches - Have won their last 4 matches against Brentford (10-1 aggregate)
Betting Odds Calculator
Verdict:
Although the Bees have been unpredictable at home recently, their struggles seem likely to continue against Liverpool's formidable form. A win for Liverpool could be on the cards, with Salah being one to watch out for.
Best Bet: Liverpool win at 1.50Value Bet: Liverpool win (-1 goal handicap) at 2.15Goalscorer Tip: Mo Salah to score first/last at 2.40
Contributor: James O'Connor, Football analyst and UEFA A licensed coach, focusing on tactics in the PSL and English Premier League. Follow him on Twitter.
- In the forthcoming Brentford vs Liverpool fixture scheduled for January 18, 2025, at the Gtech Community Stadium, the betting odds indicate a tight contest.
- Despite Brentford's recent inconsistent performance, having won only one of their last eight matches, Liverpool's form suggests a potential victory.
- The Reds' formidable form across all competitions this season, with only two losses in 31 matches, positions them as favored in the football-betting odds.
- Brentford's home struggles, having lost three of their last four English Premier League matches after previously losing just one of 14 games, could play a factor.
- Liverpool's impressive attacking form, with 21 goals scored in their last seven matches, demonstrates their potential to exploit Brentford's vulnerabilities.
- Key to Liverpool's success could be Mo Salah, who has been a prolific goalscorer, making him a valuable tip for first or last goalscorer in the sports-betting market.
- In light of the teams' recent form and key stats, a potential value bet could be Liverpool to win with a (-1 goal) handicap.
- Football analyst and UEFA A licensed coach, James O'Connor, focusing on tactics in the PSL and English Premier League, suggests that a Liverpool win could be likely in this fixture, given their current form and Brentford's home struggles.
