Brentford vs Liverpool Match Preview
Liverpool will look to go five points clear at the top of the Premier League standings when they take on Brentford on Saturday (Feb 18) with Manchester City and Arsenal in action later on in the day. The Reds currently sitting on the top, will know the importance of a win as they are also in midweek action against Luton Town. Having faced tough London trips this campaign; Jurgen Klopp’s side will look to avoid any further damage with both City and Arsenal sitting hot on their shoulders.
Klopp’s side has lost only once in their last five encounters against Brentford in all competitions while they have had a tough capital safari this campaign. They drew against Chelsea while needing final-minute winners against Crystal Palace and Fulham to remain in the hunt for the title. Interestingly, both of Liverpool’s defeats this campaign have come in London, losing 2-1 to Spurs in September while losing to Arsenal 3-1 in their last capital visit.
Brentford on the flip side are fighting relegation with the recent revival of Luton Town in the bottom side of the Premier League standings. The hosts come with a huge confidence booster having beaten Wolves 2-0 away from home and will look for a repeat of the same performance. Brentford (25) sit six points off Everton (19) and will look to widen the gap with an unlikely win against Liverpool.
Team News
Due to a setback in his recuperation from a hamstring issue, Aaron Hickey is still out of commission for Brentford. Bryan Mbeumo, Rico Henry, and Josh Dasilva have all been chronic absentees.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, on the other hand, will be sidelined for Liverpool following his injury sustained during their 3-1 victory over Burnley last weekend.
Mohamed Salah returns to training after a hamstring injury during AFCON. Possible involvement on Saturday; Jurgen Klopp to provide an update before the weekend.
Liverpool’s goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, didn’t join the team for the upcoming match against Brentford. The club is checking the severity of his hamstring injury.
Predicted Lineups
Brentford (3-5-2): Flekken (GK); Pinnock, Mee, Collins; Roerslev, Onyeka, Janelt, Norgaard, Reguilon; Toney, Maupay
Liverpool (4-3-3): CaoimhĂn Odhrán Kelleher (GK); Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Endo, Jones; Jota, Nunez, Diaz.
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Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
Brentford 3-1 Liverpool
Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
Brentford 3-3 Liverpool
Prediction
Despite missing Mohamed Salah, Liverpool should be the favourites to win the match as they bid for another Premier League title. The Reds have lost only once in their last five matches against Brentford and will hope to continue with their rich form in West London.
Prediction: Brentford 1-3 Liverpool
Betting Tips and Odds
Betting Tips
- Liverpool to win and both teams to score: 9/5
- Over 3.5 goals: 13/10
- Ivan Toney to score anytime: 21/10
Match Odds
- Brentford Win: 9/2
- Draw: 3/1
- Liverpool Win: 3/5
Brentford vs Liverpool Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Saturday, February 17 at 12:30 PM (GMT).
- India: Starsports Select, Disney+Hotstar
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports
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