Brentford vs. Liverpool Preview and Free Picks

The Premier League tightens up as Matchday 22 sees Liverpool facing a tough away challenge against a Brentford side that always proves difficult.

Brentford is coming off a draw against Manchester City, with a dramatic stoppage-time goal.

Liverpool, on the other hand, lost ground in the league after drawing in their visit to Nottingham Forest.

Brentford vs. Liverpool Betting Odds and Info

Why Bet on Brentford?

There’s no doubt that the departure of Ivan Toney at the beginning of the season was a tough blow for Brentford. However, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have stepped up as the goal scorers the team needed.

With 28 points, Brentford currently sits in 10th place, closer to the European competition spots than to relegation. After thrashing Southampton 5-0 away, they managed a 2-2 home draw against Manchester City, despite trailing 0-2 in the final minutes.

Their 40 goals make them the fifth-highest-scoring team in the league, behind Liverpool (49), Tottenham (42), Arsenal (41), and Chelsea (41). This success is largely due to their African forwards: Mbeumo has 13 goals and three assists, while Wissa has 11 goals and two assists.

The challenge for Thomas Frank’s side has been defense. With 37 goals conceded, they rank as the fifth-most scored-against club, only ahead of West Ham (41) and the three teams in the relegation zone. However, there’s been progress while they’ve only managed three clean sheets all season, two of those have come in their last four matches.

Notably, Brentford is the third-best home team in the league, with seven wins, two draws, and two losses. They’ve scored 29 goals at home (more than any other team) but have conceded 21.

For this weekend, Brentford will be missing several players due to injuries: Igor Thiago, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, Aaron Hickey, Joshua Dasilva, and Gustavo Nunes.

Why Bet on Liverpool?

Liverpool is on track to reclaim the throne of English football and remains at the top of the Premier League with 47 points. However, they stumbled slightly this week.

The ‘Reds’ were unable to secure a win in their visit to the surprising Nottingham Forest, drawing 1-1 with a goal from Diogo Jota. This result has reduced their lead over Arsenal to just four points, though Liverpool has a game in hand.

They have now drawn two consecutive league matches, as they also tied 2-2 with Manchester United before this. They remain unbeaten in their last 16 league matches, with their only loss coming against Forest on September 14 last year. Overall, Liverpool has 14 wins and five draws.

With 48 goals, they boast the most lethal attack in the league, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, who has been the most effective player this season. The Egyptian leads the Premier League in goals (18) and assists (13), showcasing that he’s in peak form. Salah has directly contributed to nearly 50% of Liverpool’s goals.

Defensively, Liverpool has conceded 20 goals, the second-fewest in the league, behind Arsenal (19). However, they’ve allowed goals in six of their last seven matches. Out of their 20 games, they’ve kept eight clean sheets, though four of those came in the first five matches of the season, a period in which they only conceded one goal.

Arne Slot’s squad is nearly at full strength, with Joe Gomez being the only injured player. Additionally, Darwin Núñez, who was suspended, will be available for this match.

Final Betting Analysis: Brentford vs. Liverpool

Liverpool has shown they are in great form. However, their last two results, combined with Brentford’s strong home performance, especially after their draw against Manchester City suggest that the points could be shared between the two teams.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Liverpool, with their Moneyline set at 1.50, Brentford at 5.95, and a draw at 5.14.

The last time these two teams faced each other was on August 25, 2024, with Liverpool winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Salah and Luis Díaz. This marks four consecutive victories for the ‘Reds’. Brentford’s last win against Liverpool was in February 2023 (3-1), and the last time they drew was in September 2021 (3-3).

We can expect a draw of 2-2 between brentford and Liverpool

Look for a draw. If you bet $100 at 5.14, you will gain $414 for a total payout of $514.

Brentford vs. Liverpool Betting Pick: Draw