Football Match Preview: Liverpool vs Brentford at 22:30 on August 25 in the 2nd Round of the 2024/25 Premier League. RecSport analyzes the squads, current form, and predicts the final score.
Performance Analysis: Liverpool vs Brentford
After replacing Jürgen Klopp, Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, has quickly made a significant impact. Under his guidance, Liverpool has shown impressive form in pre-season friendlies, winning 4 matches and drawing 1. Continuing this momentum, The Kop secured a 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town in their Premier League opener.
In this match, Liverpool faced some difficulties in attacking during the first half as they struggled to break through Ipswich Town’s solid defense. However, in the second half, the Merseyside team changed tactics, attacking more aggressively and securing a well-deserved win. If they had been more clinical, the score could have been higher than 2-0.
The tactical flexibility shown by Coach Slot has breathed new life into Liverpool, even though the team has not made any new signings in the summer.
With their current form, Liverpool will undoubtedly pose a significant challenge for Brentford, a team that struggled last season and finished 16th in the Premier League standings. Last season, Brentford lost both encounters with Liverpool (0-3 and 1-4), and with Liverpool’s current strength, it’s hard to see Brentford coming away from Anfield with any points.
Team News: Liverpool vs Brentford
Brentford will be missing several key players due to injury, including Joshua Dasilva, Aaron Hickey, Rico Henry, and Igor Thiago. Meanwhile, Liverpool has a fully fit squad ready for the match.
Predicted Lineups:
- Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson, van Dijk, Robertson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Jota, Díaz
- Brentford (4-3-3): Flekken, Ajer, Roerslev, Pinnock, Collins, Norgaard, Wissa, Jensen, Janelt, Mbeumo, Schade
Expert Prediction:
According to Sam Varley of Sportmole, Brentford always struggles when visiting Anfield, where they have lost and failed to score in their last three visits. Therefore, their chances of getting a point in this match are slim.
Key Stats:
Liverpool has won 8 of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League, with 7 of those wins coming by a margin of 2 or more goals.
Score Prediction: 3-1