Liverpool travel to London on Saturday to face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, aiming to secure their first Premier League victory of 2025. The Reds have seen their lead at the top of the table narrow, while Brentford looks to end their winless home streak in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Match Details
- Location: Gtech Community Stadium, London, England
- Date: Saturday, 18 January
- Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT / 10:00 ET / 07:00 PT
- Referee: Andy Madley
- VAR: Paul Tierney
Recent Form
Brentford
- Last 5 Matches:
- Brentford 2-2 Man City (Premier League)
- Brentford 0-1 Plymouth (FA Cup)
- Southampton 0-5 Brentford (Premier League)
- Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Brighton 0-0 Brentford (Premier League)
Brentford have struggled at home recently, going winless in their last four matches across all competitions. However, their spirited comeback against Manchester City last week suggests they are capable of troubling top-tier opposition.
Liverpool
- Last 5 Matches:
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Liverpool 4-0 Accrington (FA Cup)
- Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Liverpool 2-2 Man Utd (Premier League)
- West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (Premier League)
Liverpool’s form has been inconsistent, with back-to-back league draws putting pressure on Arne Slot’s side. The Reds remain the league’s top scorers but have been unable to maintain defensive solidity.
Team News
Brentford
- Injuries:
- Ethan Pinnock (hamstring) – Out
- Aaron Hickey (injury) – Out
- Kristoffer Ajer (injury) – Out
- Joshua Dasilva (long-term injury) – Out
- Gustavo Nunes (long-term injury) – Out
- Igor Thiago (knee infection) – Out
Sepp van den Berg is set to face his former club as he partners Nathan Collins in defense. Brentford will rely on their attacking trio of Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa, and Kevin Schade to trouble Liverpool’s backline.
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Flekken; Roerslev, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen; Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Liverpool
- Injuries:
- Joe Gomez (hamstring) – Out
Diogo Jota remains a doubt after picking up a knock midweek, but Darwin Nunez is back from suspension. Slot may rotate his lineup slightly, with Dominik Szoboszlai expected to start after returning to action against Nottingham Forest.
Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz
Key Matchups
- Brentford’s Attack vs. Liverpool’s Defense:
Brentford’s prolific home scoring record, led by Mbeumo and Wissa, will test Liverpool’s defense, which has looked shaky in recent weeks. - Mohamed Salah vs. Brentford’s Backline:
Salah remains Liverpool’s talisman and will look to exploit Brentford’s defensive vulnerabilities. His creativity and goal-scoring ability could be decisive. - Midfield Battle:
Liverpool’s Gravenberch and Mac Allister must control the tempo against Brentford’s industrious midfield trio of Janelt, Norgaard, and Jensen.
Prediction
This game promises goals, with both teams boasting potent attacks but leaky defenses. Brentford will make life difficult for Liverpool at the Gtech, but the Reds’ quality in the final third may ultimately secure them a narrow victory.
Score Prediction: Brentford 2-3 Liverpool
