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Premier League, Liverpool vs Brentford
Kickoff Time: 2026-5-24 23:00 (HKT)
Liverpool lost 2-4 away to Aston Villa in the previous Premier League round, slipping into a three-game winless run in the league. For most matches this season, Liverpool have been forced to follow opponents’ pace. Managed by Arne Slot, the Reds have failed to play the style fans expect. The side no longer presses intensely as before. Their attack looks disorganized without sophisticated tactics, while the defence is riddled with flaws. Mohamed Salah recently openly criticized the team’s current tactics, stating he hopes Liverpool can return to the formidable, aggressive side that intimidates rivals. His remarks won approval from many teammates, laying bare internal friction between players and management and putting Slot under immense public pressure.
Brentford drew 2-2 at home against Crystal Palace last time out. They have recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats across the latest five league games, showing mediocre form. Sitting just one point behind seventh-placed Brighton, Brentford still stand a chance of securing European qualification. The team adopts a 4-2-3-1 defensive counter-attack formation. Though they hold roughly 40% average possession and register fewer than ten shots per game, high attacking efficiency has earned them 54 league goals, with swift counter-attacks serving as their deadliest scoring weapon. Notably, Brentford beat Liverpool 3-2 at home this season, gaining psychological edge ahead of this rematch.
Despite Liverpool possessing superior overall strength, they fall behind Brentford in team morale and tactical performance. All factors considered, Brentford are tipped to claim points against the troubled Liverpool side.
Liverpool’s Last 5 Games: LDLWW
26-05-16 Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool
26-05-09 Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea
26-05-03 Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool
26-04-25 Liverpool 3-1 Crystal Palace
26-04-19 Everton 1-2 Liverpool
Brentford‘s Last 5 Games: DLWLD
26-05-17 Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace
26-05-10 Manchester City 3-0 Brentford
26-05-02 Brentford 3-0 West Ham
26-04-28 Manchester United 2-1 Brentford
26-04-18 Brentford 0-0 Fulham
Head-To-Head Record
25-10-26 Brentford 3-2 Liverpool
25-01-18 Brentford 0-2 Liverpool
24-08-25 Liverpool 2-0 Brentford
24-02-17 Brentford 1-4 Liverpool
23-11-12 Liverpool 3-0 Brentford
Prediction: Brentford win away or draw