| Odds via 22bet | |
| Liverpool vs Brentford Town | August 25, 16:00 GMT+1 |
| Liverpool odds | 1.24 |
| Brentford Town odds | 10 |
| Draw | 6.65 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.29/3.28 |
In the first round, Liverpool had to adjust their players’ tactical positioning at halftime because their opponents had completely neutralized the Reds’ attack.
Initially, Liverpool’s 2-3-5 formation proved too narrow and couldn’t break through Ipswich’s medium-high defensive block. However, in the second half, Arne Slot’s team, without changing the formation, started playing wider and using attacks through the flanks more frequently.
This strategy helped stretch the opponents’ defense and resulted in two goals and several other dangerous opportunities.
Interestingly, despite Liverpool’s strong pressing game in pre-season, the team did not utilize aggressive pressing in the first round.
It is likely that Slot’s team will reintroduce intense pressing and counter-pressing when they face Brentford at Anfield in their first home game of the season. This strategy will not only help them retrieve the ball from their opponents in high positions but also allow for quick counter-attacks from defense to offense.
Another crucial point to watch in this match is whether Liverpool will play aggressively in the first 15 minutes of the match. Last season, they rarely scored goals during this period and often conceded.
They were also sixth in the league for points in the first half, which meant they often had to expend more energy in the second half than teams like Manchester City and Arsenal, who were more successful in the first half.
On a positive note, Arne Slot has a full squad at his disposal and can rotate to strengthen the team in the second half through substitutions.
| Recent Form | WDWWW |
| Key Players to Watch | Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah |
| Team Strengths | Pressing and quick attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | The right side of the defence |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | – |
In the first round of the Premier League, Brentford showed impressive skills in escaping Crystal Palace’s strong pressing on their home turf. Thomas Frank’s team played in a 4-2-4 formation and effectively used combinations to outnumber their opponents in the midfield.
They also successfully broke the pressing tactics of Crystal Palace on the flanks. Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo excelled in vertical attacks, resulting in goals for their team.
However, Brentford faced defensive challenges due to a lack of cohesion, which led to gaps between their lines and players. Using a 5-3-2 or 5-4-1 formation may help Brentford improve their defensive stability by better covering half-spaces.
Adding to their challenges, Brentford will be without key players for the upcoming match. Ivan Toney remains unavailable as he continues to push for a move to another club. Additionally, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, and Joshua Dasilva will also miss the upcoming match, as they did the previous one.
| Recent Form | LWWLW |
| Key Players to Watch | Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa |
| Team Strengths | Fast attacks |
| Team Weaknesses | Unstable defensive play |
| Key Injuries and suspensions | Ivan Toney (transfer interest), Rico Henry (knee Injury), Aaron Hickey (thigh Injury), Joshua Dasilva (knee Injury). |
Since Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League, they have faced Liverpool three times at Anfield, with Liverpool winning all three encounters. Last season, Liverpool won 3-0 at home after winning 1-0 in May 2023 and 3-0 in January 2022.
In the last season, Liverpool also secured a 4-1 victory against Brentford at their home ground, capitalizing on their opponent’s defensive vulnerabilities.
Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool’s best player for several years now, continuing to score goals and provide assists for the team.
In the match against Ipswich, the Egyptian player struggled in the first half without the support of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right flank. However, in the second half, Salah began to regularly finish Liverpool’s attacks after receiving great passes from deep, ultimately scoring a goal and providing an assist.
Furthermore, Mo has scored five goals in five matches against Brentford, three of which were witnessed by Liverpool fans at Anfield. There is no doubt that Salah will have opportunities against Brentford’s vulnerable defense, and he could very well score another goal. On the 22Bet.com website, the odds for Salah to score in this match are 1.8.
In all previous matches, Thomas Frank used a 5-3-2/3-5-2 formation against Liverpool, but it has only been successful twice so far. Furthermore, without the main wing-backs Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey, Brentford will find it very difficult to control the situation on the flanks in the upcoming match.
Frank may use a 4-2-3-1/4-2-4 formation, which is very risky, but it provides more opportunities for quick attacks. Moreover, this formation allowed Brentford to effectively overcome Crystal Palace’s pressing in the first round. Either way, regardless of the formation used, the visitors will need to maintain maximum compactness against Liverpool’s superb attack.
The hosts, in turn, will use a 2-3-5 formation, but the key question is how wide Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold will be positioned. Liverpool’s full-backs are capable of both overloading the central part of the field and attacking along the flanks, stretching the opponents’ defense.
The preseason matches and the first-round game against Ipswich have shown that Liverpool is in excellent physical condition at the start of the season and is ready to play at full intensity in the Premier League matches in August.
It’s unclear how this will affect the team in the middle of the season and whether they will run out of steam by January. Still, Liverpool is currently well-positioned to string together a series of victories.
Considering Brentford’s defensive problems, we can confidently predict a win for the home team.
That said, Brentford’s ability to create problems for Liverpool should not be entirely discounted. Their quick combinations and ability to disrupt pressing strategies could threaten Liverpool’s defense. However, given Liverpool’s current form and quality across the pitch, they should secure a confident win in this encounter.
In five out of the last seven matches, Liverpool have won by scoring more than one goal. Moreover, just scoring one goal may not be enough to beat the current Brentford team, as Mbeumo and Wissa are capable of launching quick attacks and scoring at any moment.
Given Liverpool’s current form and Brentford’s ability to exploit any defensive lapses, it seems reasonable to expect a Liverpool victory with 2-3 goals scored in the match.
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