English Premier League - Liverpool VS Brentford Prediction
English Premier League - Liverpool VS Brentford
Match Time: 25-08-2024 23:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Liverpool
Last season was a turning point for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp, who had been synonymous with the club’s recent major successes, departed. Despite aiming for several trophies until the last moment, the team managed to secure only the League Cup.
In the first round of the new campaign, under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool secured a 2-0 away victory over Ipswich Town. The win was achieved with class, thanks to precise strikes from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota. Notably, Liverpool does not face any serious injury issues. It is expected that Ibrahima Konaté, who came on as a substitute against Ipswich, will return to the starting lineup. Additionally, Joe Gomez is likely to feature in the match.
Brentford
The "Bees" have firmly established themselves in the Premier League, now entering their fourth consecutive season in England's top division. The 2021-2022 season was particularly notable, as Brentford briefly found themselves in the European qualification zone. In the last Premier League campaign, Brentford finished in 16th place, maintaining a solid 13-point cushion above the relegation zone.
In the opening match of the new Premier League season, Thomas Frank’s team hosted Crystal Palace and secured a 2-1 victory. Brentford took the lead, but the visitors managed to equalize through an own goal early in the second half. However, the hosts ultimately had the final say in the match.
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Brentford possible starting lineup:
Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer; Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Liverpool vs Brentford Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
*Liverpool have won their last five home games against Brentford and have kept a clean sheet in each of them.
*Liverpool have lost just one of their six Premier League matches against Brentford. They have won four and drawn one.
*Liverpool have suffered just two losses in their last 61 Premier League home matches.
*Brentford have been victorious in four of their last seven Premier League matches.
*Liverpool failed to pick up consecutive wins in their first two Premier League matches in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Brentford
Brentford breaking down the Liverpool rearguard is not beyond the realm of possibility at all; as well as Wissa's recent hot streak, Mbeumo averages a goal contribution every 108 minutes when Toney is missing, compared to one every 250 when he plays. However, Frank conceded that the Bees still rode their luck at times against Palace, and Slot's full-strength Liverpool should mercilessly punish any lapses from the visitors as they maintain their perfect start to 2024-25.
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