Brentford vs Liverpool Preview: Prediction, Team News, Lineups
9th-placed Brentford (14-10-13) travel to Anfield in Liverpool to face 5th-placed Liverpool (17-8-12) on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Liverpool come into this in mixed form (LDLWW) while Brentford are in mixed form (DLWLD).
When and Where to Watch
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff (US Eastern) | 11:00 AM ET |
| Kickoff (UK) | 4:00 pm BST |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| Competition | Premier League |
| Free Stream | DAMITV |
Form Guide (Last 5)
Liverpool — LDLWW
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| L | 4-2 | Aston Villa |
| D | 1-1 | Chelsea |
| L | 3-2 | Manchester United |
| W | 3-1 | Crystal Palace |
| W | 2-1 | Everton |
Brentford — DLWLD
| Result | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| D | 2-2 | Crystal Palace |
| L | 3-0 | Manchester City |
| W | 3-0 | West Ham United |
| L | 2-1 | Manchester United |
| D | 0-0 | Fulham |
Liverpool have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches. Their most recent result was a 4-2 loss to Aston Villa. It has been a mixed bag of results, and they will be looking to build some consistency.
Brentford have picked up 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 outings. They come into this off the back of a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Away form has been inconsistent, and getting a result here will be a test of their character.
Both sides have been producing comparable results over their recent matches, which suggests this could be a tight and competitive affair with little separating the two teams.
Key Players
Liverpool
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Hugo Ekitike | Matches: 28, Goals: 11 |
| Goals | Cody Gakpo | Matches: 35, Goals: 7 |
| Assists | Dominik Szoboszlai | Matches: 35, Assists: 7 |
| Assists | Mohamed Salah | Matches: 26, Assists: 6 |
| Total Shots | Cody Gakpo | 85 |
| Total Shots | Dominik Szoboszlai | 69 |
| Saves | Alisson Becker | 56 |
| Saves | Giorgi Mamardashvili | 34 |
Brentford
| Category | Player | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Igor Thiago | Matches: 37, Goals: 22 |
| Goals | Kevin Schade | Matches: 34, Goals: 7 |
| Assists | Mikkel Damsgaard | Matches: 32, Assists: 4 |
| Assists | Vitaly Janelt | Matches: 24, Assists: 4 |
| Total Shots | Igor Thiago | 82 |
| Total Shots | Kevin Schade | 53 |
| Saves | Caoimhín Kelleher | 103 |
| Saves | Hákon Valdimarsson | 1 |
Players to Watch
Hugo Ekitike has been Liverpool's standout performer this season, contributing 11 goals in 28 appearances. The Liverpool talisman will be the main source of attacking threat and the player Brentford will need to keep quiet if they are to get anything from this game. Dominik Szoboszlai (7 assists in 35 appearances) has been the chief creator, and the connection between these two will be crucial to any success.
For Brentford, Igor Thiago leads the way with 22 goals in 37 appearances. Mikkel Damsgaard has contributed 4 assists in 32 appearances and will be looking to unlock the Liverpool defense with creative passing. Brentford will need their key players to deliver on the big stage if they want to take something from this fixture.
Premier League Standings Context
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | 19 | 11 | 7 | +16 | 68 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | +6 | 62 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | +10 | 59 |
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 37 | 13 | 17 | 7 | +4 | 56 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | +9 | 53 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +7 | 52 |
| 9 | Brentford | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | +3 | 52 |
| 10 | Sunderland | 37 | 13 | 12 | 12 | -7 | 51 |
| 11 | Newcastle United | 37 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 49 |
Season Stats Comparison
| Liverpool | Stat | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Goal Difference | 3 |
| 62 | Goals Scored | 54 |
| 43 | Assists | 33 |
| 52 | Goals Conceded | 51 |
Betting Odds
| Market | Odds (DraftKings) |
|---|---|
| Liverpool (ML) | -120 |
| Brentford (ML) | 285 |
| Spread | LIV -0.5 |
| Over/Under | 3.5 |
The bookmakers have Liverpool as the slight favorite at -120, with Brentford the underdog at 285. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals.
Prediction
For our full prediction on Brentford vs Liverpool including predicted score, win probabilities, and detailed AI analysis, head to the DAMITV Predictions page. Our prediction engine factors in current form, league position, head-to-head record, and home advantage to generate match forecasts with confidence ratings.
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