The hosts may have problems! Liverpool vs Brentford Prediction
One of the matches in the second round of the English Premier League will take place on Sunday at Anfield, where Liverpool will host Brentford. Here’s a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
Liverpool
Last season was a turning point for Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp, who had been synonymous with the club’s recent major successes, departed. Despite aiming for several trophies until the last moment, the team managed to secure only the League Cup.
In the first round of the new campaign, under the guidance of Arne Slot, Liverpool secured a 2-0 away victory over Ipswich Town. The win was achieved with class, thanks to precise strikes from Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota. Notably, Liverpool does not face any serious injury issues. It is expected that Ibrahima Konaté, who came on as a substitute against Ipswich, will return to the starting lineup. Additionally, Joe Gomez is likely to feature in the match.
Brentford
The "Bees" have firmly established themselves in the Premier League, now entering their fourth consecutive season in England's top division. The 2021-2022 season was particularly notable, as Brentford briefly found themselves in the European qualification zone. In the last Premier League campaign, Brentford finished in 16th place, maintaining a solid 13-point cushion above the relegation zone.
In the opening match of the new Premier League season, Thomas Frank’s team hosted Crystal Palace and secured a 2-1 victory. Brentford took the lead, but the visitors managed to equalize through an own goal early in the second half. However, the hosts ultimately had the final say in the match.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Liverpool has a three-match winning streak against Brentford.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet has been successful in four of the last five matches.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only hit in two of the last five matches.
Liverpool vs Brentford Prediction
Liverpool is the heavy favorite, with odds for their victory at around 1.26. We believe that taking "Liverpool to Win with a Handicap (-1.5)" at odds of 1.68 is the best bet for this match.
