Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Liverpool vs Brentford in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 16:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Liverpool vs Brentford |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 24 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 16:00 BST |
| Venue | Anfield |
Match Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Brentford
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 25 Oct 2025 |  Brentford vs  Liverpool |
3 – 2 | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Jan 2025 | Brentford vs Liverpool |
0 – 2 | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Aug 2024 | Liverpool vs Brentford |
2 – 0 | Anfield |
| Premier League | 17 Feb 2024 | Brentford vs Liverpool |
1 – 4 | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 12 Nov 2023 | Liverpool vs Brentford |
3 – 0 | Anfield |
Liverpool come into this one with mixed recent league results, but Anfield gives them a platform and their predicted 4-2-3-1 should still allow them to control territory and create chances. Brentford have also been inconsistent, although they have shown they can score and compete in tight games, so this does not look straightforward for the home side.
The head-to-head data points to Liverpool having the stronger overall record in this fixture, even though Brentford won the most recent meeting 3-2. With both teams showing a blend of wins, draws and defeats in their latest league matches, the game could stay competitive for long spells before Liverpool’s extra quality tells. Match Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Brentford
Form Guide & Team Overview
Liverpool
Liverpool’s recent league form has been uneven, with two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five. They beat Crystal Palace 3-1 and Everton 2-1, but they have also lost 2-4 to Aston Villa and 2-3 to Manchester United, which shows they have been open at the back in some of these games.
The 1-1 draw with Chelsea at home suggests they can still compete in tighter matches, but the overall pattern is not fully convincing. Based on the results provided, Liverpool are creating enough to stay in games, yet they have not been consistently controlling them.
Liverpool Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 15 May 2026 |  Aston Villa vs Liverpool |
4 – 2 | L | Villa Park |
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 | Liverpool vs  Chelsea |
1 – 1 | D | Anfield |
| Premier League | 3 May 2026 |  Manchester United vs Liverpool |
3 – 2 | L | Old Trafford |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Liverpool vs  Crystal Palace |
3 – 1 | W | Anfield |
| Premier League | 19 Apr 2026 |  Everton vs Liverpool |
1 – 2 | W | Hill Dickinson Stadium |
Brentford
Brentford’s recent league results show a similar level of inconsistency, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five. They beat West Ham United 3-0 and drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, but they also lost 0-3 to Manchester City and 1-2 to Manchester United.
The 0-0 draw with Fulham shows they can keep things tight when needed, but the data also suggests their output can drop away in tougher away matches. Overall, Brentford have been competitive without being fully reliable, which is why they look capable of making this a close contest.
Brentford Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 17 May 2026 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace |
2 – 2 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 |  Manchester City vs Brentford |
3 – 0 | L | Etihad Stadium |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Brentford vs  West Ham United |
3 – 0 | W | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 27 Apr 2026 | Manchester United vs Brentford |
2 – 1 | L | Old Trafford |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 | Brentford vs  Fulham |
0 – 0 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Liverpool
- Jeremie Frimpong (Muscle Injury)
Brentford
- Jordan Henderson (Knock)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Giorgi Mamardashvili (Goalkeeper), Ibrahima Konaté (Defender), Joe Gomez (Defender), Milos Kerkez (Defender), Virgil van Dijk (Defender), Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder), Curtis Jones (Midfielder), Dominik Szoboszlai (Midfielder), Rio Ngumoha (Midfielder), Ryan Gravenberch (Midfielder), Cody Gakpo (Attacker)
Liverpool’s predicted 4-2-3-1 should give them a solid base in midfield while still leaving enough support around the attacking line. That shape can help them press Brentford higher up the pitch and get Cody Gakpo into more advanced areas.
Brentford (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Caoimhín Kelleher (Goalkeeper), Keane Lewis-Potter (Defender), Kristoffer Ajer (Defender), Michael Kayode (Defender), Nathan Collins (Defender), Dango Ouattara (Midfielder), Mathias Jensen (Midfielder), Mikkel Damsgaard (Midfielder), Vitaly Janelt (Midfielder), Yegor Yarmolyuk (Midfielder), Igor Thiago (Attacker)
Brentford’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a compact midfield block and a clear route to support Igor Thiago up front. With Dango Ouattara and the central midfielders working around him, they can look to break quickly when Liverpool lose shape.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Liverpool | Brentford | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | Brentford | Cody Gakpo against Keane Lewis-Potter could be important if Liverpool want to isolate the wide areas and create openings. |
| Liverpool | Brentford | Alexis Mac Allister against Dango Ouattara may shape the midfield balance, especially if Brentford try to press and counter. |
| Liverpool | Brentford | Cody Gakpo is key for Liverpool because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted line-up. |
| Liverpool | Brentford | Igor Thiago is key for Brentford because he is the central attacking outlet in their predicted shape. |
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