It will be Brentford F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. in a 3pm Premier League kick-off on Saturday, so ahead of the match we have taken a look at some key stats involving the two sides.
Brentford F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. Stats Ahead Of Saturday’s 3pm Premier League Clash
Liverpool’s advantage at the top of the standings is at risk of collapse after four draws in their last seven games.
The Reds hold a four-point lead over Arsenal though Arne Slot’s side do still hold a game in hand.
However, there are concerns about their defence which is not as strong as it was in the opening months of the season.
On Saturday, they face a Brentford side who have won just one of their last five Premier League games. However, the Bees can sting any opponent at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Liverpool Expected To Return To Winning Ways
Liverpool are expected to take all three points away at Brentford according to the best football betting sites in the UK.
At the time of writing with odds subject to change, Liverpool are 9/20 favourites to win, with a Brentford victory at 11/2 and a draw at 15/4.
When it comes to Brentford F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. recent stats would also point in favour of the visitors.
Brentford F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. and Head-to-Head Record
- Have met 22 times in all competitions, Brentford 4, Draws 4, Liverpool 8
- Liverpool beat Brentford 2-0 back in August
- The Reds took six points off Brentford last season winning this fixture 4-1
- Liverpool have only won one visit out of their last three to the Gtech Community Stadium
- Brentford’s last win over Liverpool was a 3-1 triumph at home in January 2023. Before that they hadn’t beaten Liverpool since 1938
- Liverpool have scored in all seven of their Premier League meetings against Brentford scoring 17 goals and keeping four clean sheets
- They are also unbeaten in their last seven games against London sides (W5 D2) – scoring 11 goals in their last two games in a 6-3 win over Tottenham and 5-0 against West Ham
- Liverpool have conceded the first goal in five of their last seven Premier League games, having done so in just three of their first 13 this season. Of those five games they came back to win one time and drew the other four matches
- Liverpool have had at least 20 shots in their last three Premier League away games (24 vs Tottenham, 22 vs West Ham, 23 vs Nottingham Forest). The last team to do so in four in a row were Manchester City in November 2014
- No player has been involved in (7) more Premier League goals against Brentford than Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian netting at least once in each of his last four against the Bees
- Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has scored 23 away Premier League goals in London – the only player with more is Wayne Rooney (30)
- No players have scored more home goals in the Premier League this season than Brentford pair Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa (9)
What Time Does Brentford F.C. vs Liverpool F.C.Kick-off And How To Watch?
📅Date: Saturday, 18th January
⌚Time: 3pm
⚽️Venue: The Gtech Community Stadium
📺 TV: Game not televised. There will be live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live
Liverpool Hope For Repeat Of Last Season’s Trip To Brentford
Liverpool F.C. were in electric form the last time they visited Brentford F.C. – and will be hoping for a repeat performance on Saturday.
Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo all scored in a 4-1 triumph – with Ivan Toney netting for the Bees.
Luiz Diaz and Salah struck at Anfield in a 2-0 win over Brentford in what was Arne Slot’s first Premier League home game back in August.
Recent games have dealt more questions than answers when it comes to Liverpool’s title charge. Saturday will be a tricky test when it comes to their title credentials despite the current advantage they hold at the top of the table.
Form Guide
Brentford
- Brentford 2-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
- Brentford 0-1 Plymouth Argyle (FA Cup)
- Southampton 0-5 Brentford (Premier League)
- Brentford 1-3 Arsenal (Premier League)
- Brighton 0-0 Brentford (Premier League)
Liverpool
- Nottingham Forest 1-1 Liverpool (Premier League)
- Liverpool 4-0 Accrington Stanley (FA Cup)
- Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool (Carabao Cup)
- Liverpool 2-2 Manchester United (Premier League)
- West Ham 0-5 Liverpool (Premier League)
Brentford F.C. vs Liverpool F.C. Last 10 Meetings
- Liverpool 2-0 Brentford (Premier League) – 25th August, 2024
- Brentford 1-4 Liverpool (Premier League)– 17th February, 2024
- Liverpool 3-0 Brentford (Premier League) – 12th November, 2023
- Liverpool 1-0 Brentford (Premier League) – 6th May, 2023
- Brentford 3-1 Liverpool (Premier League) – 2nd January, 2023
- Liverpool 3-0 Brentford (Premier League) – 16th January, 2022
- Brentford 3-3 Liverpool (FA Cup) – 25th September, 2021
- Liverpool 4-0 Brentford (FA Cup) – 18th March, 1989
- Liverpool 4-0 Brentford (League Cup) – 25th October, 1983
- Brentford 1-4 Liverpool (League Cup) – 5th October, 1983
Mohamed Salah’s Impressive Record Against Brentford
Liverpool’s star player has an impressive record against most English football sides he has faced and that is no different with Brentford.
When it comes to Brentford vs Liverpool – stats show that no player has scored more Premier League goals against the Bees than Salah – who has played them six times.
He has scored six times and registered one assist – with his scoring rate coming at one-per-game against Brentford.
Salah has scored in each of his last four matches against Brentford and he has a staggering record in games held in London.
The Egyptian has scored 23 away Premier League goals in London – the only player with more is Wayne Rooney (30).
Liverpool though should be wary of Brentford’s in-demand pair of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa. No players have scored more home goals in the Premier League this season than the Brentford duo who both have netted nine times.
