Bretford are scheduled to host top-placed Liverpool in the English Premier League on January 18, 2025 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford are coming off a 2-2 draw against Manchester City in the Premier League while Liverpool also settled for a draw in their most recent match against Nottingham Forest.
Brentford vs Liverpool: Match Preview
Brentford enters this match after a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Manchester City, thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from captain Christian Norgaard. Despite their performance in this match, their recent form has been concerning, with just one win from the last eight matches across various competitions. Despite their lackluster form, they have the ability to pose a threat in this match, as they hold a record of 29 home goals in this competition.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are coming off a frustrating 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest. While they remain at the top of the Premier League points table, their form in the new year has not been convincing, with just one win from four matches. The Reds’ will rely heavily on their key players Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Virgil van Dijk.
Brentford vs Liverpool: Head-to-Head
Brentford and Liverpol have faced off only seven times so far, with the Reds holding the upper hand, winning five of those matches. Brentford secured one victory in January 2023, while the remaining one match ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 25/08/2024 | Liverpool 2-0 Brentford | Premier League |
| 17/02/2024 | Brentford 1-4 Liverpool | Premier League |
| 12/11/2023 | Liverpool 3-0 Brentford | Premier League |
| 06/05/2023 | Liverpool 1-0 Brentford | Premier League |
| 02/01/2023 | Brentford 3-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
Brentford vs Liverpool: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Brentford will continue to miss several key players, including Josh Dasilva, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, and Aaron Hickey, who all are recuperating from respective injuries. However, they received a major boost as Rico Henry retired to the squad after being sidelined for a longer period.
Darwin Nunez will return to the Liverpool squad after serving his suspension while Diogo Jota is expected to earn a spot in the starting XI. Kostas Tsimikas might occupy a spot in the lineup over Andy Robertson. The Reds have just one injury concern, with Joe Gomez who will continue to be out of action due to a hamstring issue.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Flekken; Roerslev, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Damsgaard
Liverpool Predicted Lineup
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Jota
Brentford vs Liverpool: Where to Watch
Match Day: January 18, 2025
Match Time: 10:00 AM ET
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
Television Broadcast:
- In the USA- NBC Sports (NBC, NBCSN), USA Network
- In the UK- Sky Sports, BT Sport, Amazon Prime Video
Live Streaming:
- In the USA: Peacock, FuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
- In the UK: NOW TV, Amazon Prime Video
Brentford vs Liverpool: Match Prediction
Liverpool’s dominant head-to-head record combined with their current form make them strong favourites heading into this fixture. Brentford, on the other hand, are capable of posing a challenge and are expected to utilize their home advantage. However, the Reds’ are likely to have the final say.
Brentford and Liverpool Predicted Result: 1-3 Liverpool win
