Brentford vs Liverpool Preview, Prediction, and Top Wagers Examination
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Next up is a Saturday morning clash as Brentford hosts Liverpool in the English Premier League. The Bees have been on a turnaround after a poor streak, winning two of their last four matches. Meanwhile, Liverpool has lost just two of their last 35 league matches, with a 3-0 victory over Brentford back in November under their belt.
Brentford's Struggles Turn Around
Brentford had a five-game losing streak in the league before exiting the FA Cup after a 3-2 loss at Wolves in a replay. A 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest ended their winless run, providing a much-needed morale boost.
Despite a 3-2 loss to Tottenham (leading 1-0) and a 3-1 home loss to Man City, the Bees managed to perform strongly. Their last win was a 2-0 victory over Wolves, where they had only 29% possession but managed to create five 'big chances and posted 1.94 Expected Goals.
Team News for Brentford
With Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey injured, Sergio Reguilon will step in at left wingback. Bryan Mbuemo is out with a long-term injury, and Kevin Schade is also unavailable. Yoane Wissa returns from AFCON duty, while Frank Onyeka and Saman Ghoddos join him back from international duty. Josh Dasilva remains sidelined in midfield.
Brentford's Motivation
The Bees will likely maintain a pragmatic approach, defending in a tight 5-4-1 shape. A draw would be a good result for Brentford, but they may try to snatch a win initially by focusing on counters and set plays to take advantage of Liverpool.
Liverpool's Resurgence
Liverpool has had an impressive league season, losing only two of 24 matches with an 11-match unbeaten run before that. They have scored 55 goals in these league encounters this season, and their form suggests they should come out on top yet again.
Team News for Liverpool
Ibrahima Konate returns from suspension, and Alisson is set to be available in goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold is ruled out, and Conor Bradley may questionable due to a family bereavement, possibly necessitating Joe Gomez to cover at right back. Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcantara, and Dominik Szoboszlai are unavailable. Mo Salah is close to returning but may only feature for a few minutes at best.
Liverpool's Objective
A win is Liverpool's only objective in this match, given the strong performances of Arsenal and Man City. They may focus on getting ahead and then protecting their lead instead of aggressively driving home their advantage, considering the League Cup final upcoming next weekend.
Key Stats
- Brentford has lost eight of their last 11 matches
- Brentford has seen Over 2.5 goals in five of their last six EPL matches
- Liverpool has scored at least 2 goals in five of their last six EPL matches
- Liverpool has lost just 2 of their last 35 league matches
Prediction: A Liverpool Victory
With Liverpool's impressive form, it's challenging to see anything other than a Liverpool win. Brentford may initially hold their ground before the Reds take the lead in the second half.
Best Bet: Liverpool win at 1.60
Alternate Bet: Liverpool win and Over 2.5 goals at 2.10
Goalscorer Tip: Darwin Nunez to score anytime at 2.25
- The Saturday match between Brentford and Liverpool is a part of the English Premier League, showcasing two teams with distinctive histories and fighting spirits.
- Brentford, after a turbulent spell, has managed to turn things around, winning two out of their last four matches, making sports betting on them an interesting prospect.
- European-leagues betting enthusiasts will be keen to keep an eye on the Premier League, with Liverpool, who have lost just two of their last 35 league matches, aiming for another win in their upcoming clash against Brentford.
