Liverpool will face Brentford in the away Premier League clash at Gtech Community Stadium to rectify their tricky 2025 form. Manchester United and Nottingham Forest restricted the Reds to two draws that cost them four points in the Premier League.
Second-placed Arsenal are four points behind Liverpool with a game in hand for the Reds, showcasing a low margin for error. While the draw against Forest involved a vigorous battle against a defensively strong side, United’s draw hurt Liverpool due to performance.
The Reds showed complacency that they needed to avoid during the second stage of the season, avoiding last season’s repeat. Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has provided his squad with every tool and tactical knowledge for them to regain their form.
Meanwhile, Brentford are heading into the game after making a spectacular comeback against Manchester City to earn a 2-2 draw. The Bees have played some eye-catching football this season, currently in 10th position in a very competitive Premier League campaign.
Brentford vs Liverpool: Recent form
The Bees have won only one game in the last five of their games in all competition, beating Southampton 0-5. They suffered a surprise 0-1 loss to Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup and also a 1-3 loss to Arsenal.
Brentford earned a 0-0 away draw against Brighton & Hove Albion along with the recent 2-2 draw against Man City. Thomas Frank’s side remains a formidable threat despite their inconsistency in achieving the right results in recent months.
On the other hand, Liverpool suffered one loss in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal against Tottenham Hotspur apart from their aforementioned draws. The Reds have only registered one victory in 2025 against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round.
Brentford vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup
Brentford are facing an injury crisis right now with Rico Henry currently recovering from his injury. Furthermore, injuries have sidelined key players like Igor Thiago, Aaron Hickey, Kristoffer Ajer, Josh Dasilva, and Ethan Pinnock.
Gustavo Nunes and Ryan Trivitt are the squad players who are also currently recovering from their respective injuries. Brentford could repeat their starting eleven that earned a point against the Citizens during the midweek.
Predicted starting XI for Brentford- Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Damsgaard
Meanwhile, Slot’s tactical style of play has helped Liverpool sustain fewer injuries compared to what they faced in previous seasons. Joe Gomez is the only unavailable senior squad player due to the hamstring injury he suffered against West Ham.
Ibrahima Konate started the game against Nottingham Forest despite recovering from his injury only recently. The 25-year-old will play next to captain Virgil van Dijk against Brentford with an emphasis on keeping a clean sheet.

Alisson Becker has struggled to provide comfort to his defence with saves and the Nottingham draw highlights that. The Tricky Trees managed only one potent chance from which they scored against the Reds during the tough clash.
Meanwhile, Kostas Tsimikas could start the game ahead of struggling legend Andy Robertson. Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch will maintain their starting role as the reliable double-pivot in midfield.
Curtis Jones could return to the starting lineup ahead of Dominik Szoboszlai who played the whole game against Forest despite his fitness struggles. There is a good argument for Harvey Elliott to get the starting role ahead of Jones and Szoboszlai.
Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo will keep their starting role in the wide areas while Darwin Nunez could return. Liverpool Echo reported that Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz missed the training with the first-team squad on Thursday with the Premier League game between Brent ford and Liverpool scheduled on Saturday.
Predicted starting XI for Liverpool- Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo
Brentford vs Liverpool: Predicted scoreline
We are going for a 0-2 scoreline with Liverpool keeping a clean sheet despite Brentford’s formidable attack. While Liverpool’s fragile defensive record and the Bees’ fantastic attacking lineup make this prediction sound more like hope, the Reds nullified Nottingham midweek with a glimpse of balance that they showed earlier this season.