Premier League 26/27 · Round 7 ·
Brentford FC vs Liverpool FC preview: Brentford host Liverpool with both unbeaten at home and away
Brentford welcome Liverpool to the Brentford Community Stadium with the hosts fourth and the visitors ninth after six league matches. The clearest signal is Brentford's home defence, which has conceded once in three matches and gives them a marginal edge in a fixture the market sees as close to a coin flip.
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Who is missing
Liverpool's attack is the story here. Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai, all unavailable, have scored 6 goals between them, 86% of the side's goals in this competition. Victor Munoz is the leading available scorer with one goal. Brentford have five players out through injury, including midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard and defender Nathan Collins, but none of their top three scorers are on the list.
Players to watch
Kevin Schade leads Brentford with 3 goals in 6 matches, a quarter of their total, and sits sixth in the scoring chart. Vitaly Janelt has added 2 from midfield. For Liverpool, the unavailable Alexander Isak has 4 goals in 5 matches, so the burden falls to Victor Munoz, their only fit scorer with a goal this season.
Form guide
Brentford are fourth in the form table with 10 points from their last six league matches, while Liverpool are ninth with 9. Brentford's latest result was a draw, and they are unbeaten in their last six league matches. Liverpool lost their most recent league match but have won four of their last six in all competitions. Brentford have had seven days since their last match, Liverpool under three.
Where they stand
Brentford are fourth with 10 points, Liverpool ninth with 9. At home Brentford have won 2 and drawn 1 of 3, with a goal difference of plus 6. Liverpool away have won 2 and drawn 1, with a goal difference of plus 3. Both sides are unbeaten at the venue they bring to this match.
Head to head
Across 10 meetings since 2021, Liverpool have won 6, Brentford 2, with 2 draws. The goal tally is 22 for Liverpool and 11 for Brentford. In the 5 meetings at this ground, it is level at 2 wins each and 1 draw, with Liverpool scoring 12 to Brentford's 10. Their most recent meeting, in May 2026, ended 1-1.
Attacking threat
Brentford score 2.3 goals per home match, clearly better than the league average for a home side at home, across 3 home matches. Liverpool score 1.7 away, also clearly better than the league average for an away side on the road, across 3 away matches. The attacking edge is marginal and favours Brentford.
Defensive solidity
Brentford concede 0.3 goals per home match, a large improvement on the league average conceded by a home side at home, across 3 home matches. Liverpool concede 0.7 away, also a large improvement on the league average conceded by an away side on the road, across 3 away matches. The defensive edge is marginal and favours Brentford.
Shots and blocks
Both teams average 4.5 shots on target per match. Liverpool see more of their shots blocked, 5.5 per match to Brentford's 4.0. Liverpool also hold more possession, 55% to 45.33%.
When goals arrive
Brentford are equally dangerous in the 31-45, 46-60 and 76-90 windows, scoring 25% of their goals in each. Liverpool's peak scoring window is 46-60, with 43% of their goals. Liverpool are most vulnerable in 61-75, conceding 43% of their goals there, while Brentford concede half of their goals in the final 15 minutes.
Goal environment
Brentford's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 66.67% of cases this season, Liverpool's in 50%. Brentford's home matches are higher-scoring, with 67% going over 2.5 goals against 33% of their away matches. Liverpool's matches are back-loaded, with 50% producing over 1.5 second-half goals.
The verdict
Brentford's home defence is the strongest single factor, conceding once in three matches, and their home attack is clearly above the league average. Liverpool's away record is solid but their attack is missing its main scorers. The market prices the home win at 41%, the draw at 26% and the away win at 34%, a narrow edge to Brentford. Expect a tight match with the hosts slightly favoured.