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Brentford FC – Liverpool FC
Liverpool FC kick off the new calendar year 2023 with an away game against Brentford FC in the Premier League. The Reds are favourites, of course, but they definitely cannot underestimate their in-form opponents. What we think about this match, you can read now in our Brentford vs Liverpool tip. The match kicks off on Monday evening at 18:30.
A look at the last duels between the two clubs clearly favours the visitors. In a run since October 1983, Liverpool have won all of their last five meetings with Brentford, always scoring at least three goals. In fact, the only team LFC have scored at least three times in a row against was Fulham FC from 1986 to 2000, but Brentford could also score a historic coup with a win. The Bees have won the first game of the calendar year in each of the last three years – they have only managed four in a row once before from 1929 to 1932.
Brentford – Liverpool info:
– Date & Time: 02.01.2023, 18:30 hrs.
– Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 18
– TV broadcast: Sky
Brentford Form & Balance Check
In the Bundesliga, small clubs like SC Freiburg or 1. FC Union Berlin mix up the league from an extremely compact defence. On the island, there is a similar positive surprise with FC Brentford, even if they cannot play quite as high in the table. But unlike the aforementioned teams from the Bundesliga, the Bees stand out not with their compactness but with their goal threat. 27 goals conceded in 17 games means they are only 15th in the league-wide defensive rankings, but their offence is right up there with 27 goals in 17 games as well. Only the top teams Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham and Newcastle have scored more goals this season.
Bees in strong form
The team is in a very good shape at the moment. None of the last five games were lost, nine points jumped out in this period. In each of those five games, both Brentford and their respective opponents have scored before the Bees finally went without conceding a goal in their recent 2-0 win at West Ham United. Brentford have picked up a strong seven points from their last three games against Man City, Tottenham and West Ham.
There is a good chance that they will also get something against Liverpool. Thomas Frank’s team’s last and only home defeat so far this season came on 18 September against league leaders Arsenal (0:3). The last three home games all ended in draws, which is quite a good performance considering the well-known opponents (Chelsea, Wolverhampton, Tottenham). In addition, the home game against Liverpool last season ended 3-3.
Brentford facts & analysis
– 23 points from 17 games.
– Most recent 2-0 win at West Ham
– Offense ranks 6th in league (27 goals)
Liverpool Form & Balance Check
The Reds have won all of their last four Premier League games and are on their best run of the entire season. Prior to that, Liverpool had failed to win three games in a row in the league. But especially in the recent 2-1 win over Leicester City, there is no doubt that luck was involved.
The Foxes took a 1-0 lead in the fourth minute and allowed little to happen after that. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was clearly offside for the supposed equaliser in the 26th minute. But one of the greatest curiosities in Premier League history gave Liverpool a half-time lead. Leicester’s Wout Faes hit his own net twice in the space of seven minutes. After the break it was an open game with plenty of goalmouth action on both sides. However, no goals were scored and Liverpool were able to celebrate a somewhat fortunate 2-1 away win in the end.
Reds face important weeks
The three points were enormously important for the fight for the Champions League. Even after four wins in a row recently, the gap to fourth place is still four points. But the last few games give hope that the newly formed team will become a little more consistent in the second half of the season. It will be crucial to build on the winning streak in the coming weeks. The next opponents – Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Wolverhampton and Everton – are all beatable. The Reds would do well to build some confidence ahead of their Champions League last 16 clash with Real Madrid in February.
Liverpool facts & analysis
– 28 points from 16 games.
– Last win 2:1 against Leicester
– First 4 wins in a row this season
Predicted line-up – last update on 31 December 2022
Brentford could go into the game unchanged after their 2-0 win over West Ham. Coach Thomas Frank can draw from a full complement of players. The playing system is likely to be a 3-5-2 again.
Liverpool could make a few changes compared to the 2-1 win against Leicester. First options are Naby Keita, Fabio Carvalho and Stefan Bajcetic. Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Arthur Melo remain out.
Brentford – Liverpool direct comparison & Statistics
Of the 17 meetings so far, Liverpool have won ten, Brentford three and four have ended in draws. In the Premier League, the balance is much more even, with five wins to three and four draws. Last season Liverpool won 3-0 at home, the game at Brentford ended 3-3.
– Liverpool FC have a winning streak of 4 games in the Premier League.
– Did you know that Liverpool FC score 23% of their goals between the 31-45 minute?
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 3-3 (home to Brentford FC) and 3-0 (home to Liverpool FC).
