Liverpool vs Brentford prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 24, 2026
English Premier League
In the 38th round of the English Premier League on May 24, 2026, Liverpool and Brentford will face off. The former champions will be eager to avoid ending the season with another setback.
Liverpool vs Brentford: Team News and Expert Analysis
The top club from Anfield, in what was last season the debut campaign for Slot, who succeeded the iconic Klopp, managed to win the EPL. However, even after a significant and costly squad reinforcement in the summer, the results have largely been disappointing. The favorites exited cup competitions early. In the Champions League, the English side reached the quarterfinals but lost both legs to PSG. In the Premier League, the reigning champions risked finishing outside the top four, but are still battling for a fourth-place finish. Their direct rival, Aston Villa, dealt them another loss, 2-4.
The London team finished in the top half of the table a year ago. Now, after selling Wissa and Mbeumo, as well as parting ways with their long-term coach, Frank, they have surprisingly improved and joined the race for European spots. They can still secure a place, but after only a draw with Crystal Palace, they currently sit in ninth position.
The (still technically) champions average 1.68 goals scored per match, conceding 1.41. The visitors from the capital also have a positive balance: 1.46 goals scored per game, with 1.38 conceded.
Previous Matches: Liverpool vs Brentford
Salah and company had won five in a row. But in autumn, they lost 2-3.
The hosts are expected to win, but the visitors also need points. The prediction is "both teams to score" (odds – 1.6).
Liverpool vs Brentford: Key Statistics and Trends
- Liverpool have not won in three consecutive matches
- 68% of Liverpool's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.08 goals per match
- Brentford have lost two of their last three matches
- 51% of Brentford's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.84 goals per match
Liverpool vs Brentford: Probable Starting Lineups
Liverpool play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Mamardashvili - Kerkez, Van Dijk, Konate, Jones - Mac Allister, Gravenberch - Ngumoah, Szoboszlai, Frimpong - Gakpo. There are plenty of injuries, from Alisson to Salah.
Brentford also line up in a 1-4-2-3-1 (probable lineup): Kelleher - Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Kayode - Jensen, Yarmolyuk - Schade, Damsgaard, Ouattara - Igor Thiago.
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