Liverpool head into their first home game of the Arne Slot era as strong favorites against Brentford. The Reds have a track record of success in this fixture, and recent statistics suggest that goals are likely to be on the cards.
In eight of the last nine meetings between these two teams, at least one of them has scored three goals or more. The only exception was Liverpool’s 1-0 victory at Anfield in May 2023. Overall, Liverpool have scored in all but one of their 21 previous encounters with Brentford in league and cup competitions. The Reds have found the net in every single one of their 18 meetings since that goalless draw at Anfield in 1936.
Looking specifically at the Premier League clashes between these teams, there have been 22 goals scored in their six encounters. Brentford have managed to score seven of those goals, while Liverpool have found the back of the net 15 times. Last season, Liverpool achieved their first-ever league double over Brentford, winning both matches. In fact, the Reds have won the last eight meetings against Brentford at Anfield in all competitions since their loss in 1937.
The last five league meetings between these teams at Anfield have seen Liverpool emerge victorious with 1-0, 1-0, 3-0, 1-0, and 3-0 scorelines. Liverpool’s star forward, Mo Salah, has been particularly successful against Brentford, scoring five goals in just 406 minutes of action. Salah has found the net in four of the six Premier League clashes between these teams, making him the highest-scoring Liverpool player in history against Brentford.
When it comes to playing at Anfield, Brentford has struggled to find the back of the net in recent years. They have failed to score in their last five league visits to Liverpool’s home ground, with their last goal at Anfield being registered by Dave McCulloch in a 4-3 victory back in November 1937. In fact, Brentford has only managed to score in three of their last 12 visits to Anfield in all competitions.
Brentford’s record in the Premier League is relatively modest. Last season, they finished in 16th place with 39 points, their lowest points tally in the Premier League era. Their highest-placed finish came in 1935-36 when they finished fifth in the top flight. In their last 16 league outings, Brentford has only managed to secure four wins, and they have won seven of their last 28 matches overall. Away from home, they have only managed to take maximum points in three of their last 14 trips, with two of those wins coming in their most recent three away matches.
Yoane Wissa was Brentford’s leading scorer last season, finding the back of the net 12 times, all in the league. In their away matches last season, Brentford managed to secure five wins, the same number as their home victories. However, they did drop 30 points from winning positions, more than any other team in the Premier League.
The referee for this fixture will be Stuart Attwell. Liverpool has a strong record under Attwell’s officiating, losing only one of their last 18 games with him in charge. Interestingly, that defeat came at the hands of Brentford.
As for the scoring this season, Liverpool’s Diogo Jota and Mo Salah have both found the net once, while Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have each scored one goal for Brentford.
Overall, the statistics and historical data suggest that Liverpool is well-positioned to continue their dominance over Brentford at Anfield. With their impressive goal-scoring record and strong home form, the Reds are expected to secure another victory in this fixture. However, Brentford shouldn’t be underestimated, as they have the potential to cause an upset and have shown resilience in their away matches. It will be an intriguing contest to watch, and fans can expect an entertaining match with goals on the horizon.