Brentford v Liverpool – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Reds have lost four of their last five matches in all competitions. The Bees have lost their last five matches against Liverpool.

Match: Brentford v Liverpool
When: Saturday, 25 Oct 2025

Brentford Form

The Bees sit 13^th in the Premier League table with 10 points from eight matches. They have won two of their last three league matches after having four points from the opening seven rounds of action. A late goal rescued a 2-2 home draw vs Chelsea. They beat Aston Villa on penalties in the Carabao Cup after a 1-1 draw.

A 3-1 loss at Fulham saw a 1-0 lead surrendered with three goals leaked in 13 minutes. They responded strongly to beat Man Utd 3-1 at home with six big chances created. After a tight 1-0 home loss to Man City, they responded with a comfortable win on Monday. A 2-0 victory at West Ham saw Brentford outshot the Hammers 22-7 in a fine display.

Brentford Team News

Aaron Hickey is a doubt for this one after a knock on Scotland duty. Antoni Milambo is out long-term after knee surgery.

Edmond-Paris Maghoma is not expected to play any part in this one. An unchanged XI is expected from the West Ham game unless coach Keith Andrews moves to a back five.    

Brentford Motivation

The Bees will focus on being solid in this match. Fast counters and set-pieces will be their focus, especially long throws.

A draw would be a good result, even at home. They won’t fear this version of Liverpool and should get plenty of joy going forward.

Liverpool Form

The Reds won seven of their opening eight matches this season. That streak relied on very late goals in below-par performances. Of late, those fine margins have turned from narrow wins into defeats. A 2-1 loss at Crystal Palace saw Liverpool thoroughly outplayed at times. They lost 1-0 in Istanbul to Galatasaray.

An injury-time goal conceded saw a 2-1 loss at Chelsea as Liverpool ended the match with two midfielders in defence. A 2-1 home loss to Man Utd saw the Reds put up 19 shots and 2.75 xG in a wasteful display. They bounced back to win 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek with ten big chances created.

Liverpool Team News

Giovanni Leoni is unavailable in defence with a long-term knee injury. Alisson Becker is ruled out in goal and Ryan Gravenberch is nursing an ankle problem in midfield.

The big call for Arne Slot is whether to recall underperforming players like Mo Salah and Alexis Mac Allister. A 4-4-2 was tried in midweek with Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak as a front two, but Isak is a doubt with a groin complaint.

Liverpool Motivation

Arne Slot needs a win here. A draw would feel like a defeat after recent league results.  

Liverpool will attack throughout this match. They’re not equipped to defend right now, with their games resembling end-to-end basketball affairs.

Key Stats

• Brentford have lost their last 5 matches vs Liverpool
• Brentford have won 2 of their last 3 EPL matches
• Liverpool have won 8 of their last 12 matches (4 defeats in the last 5)
• Liverpool have conceded 27 goals in their last 15 fixtures
• Liverpool have lost 5 of their last 8 away EPL matches (5 losses in 43 away games before that)

Verdict

This is an unpredictable match with the Reds’ problems. They have so much firepower that they should get the win, but it’s likely to come with at least one goal leaked.

Best Bet: Liverpool win at 1.70

Value Bet: Liverpool win and Both Teams to Score at 2.90

Anytime Goalscorer Tips: Salah at 2.50 or Ekitike at 2.15

Goalscorer Tip: Danny Welbeck to score anytime at 3.55