Brentford vs Liverpool Preview

The Gtech Community Stadium prepares to host one of the Premier League’s most intriguing battles this weekend as Brentford welcome Liverpool to West London in what promises to be a captivating encounter between contrasting footballing philosophies. The Bees, who have established themselves as genuine Premier League survivors with their distinctive approach and tactical flexibility, face a Liverpool side desperate to reclaim their championship credentials after a turbulent period. This Saturday night spectacle kicks off at 20:00 GMT on October 25th, 2025, with both teams seeking crucial points for entirely different objectives in what promises to be a tactical chess match of the highest order.

Brentford arrive into this fixture riding a wave of confidence following their impressive 2-0 victory over West Ham United, a result that showcased their ability to control matches against quality opposition. The Bees have demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout their recent campaign, though their journey has been punctuated by moments of brilliance and occasional setbacks. Their narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City highlighted their competitive spirit against elite opposition, while the comprehensive 3-1 victory over Manchester United at home proved their capacity to dismantle top-six teams when everything clicks into place. However, the 3-1 loss at Fulham and the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa in cup competition demonstrated the fine margins that define their season, with Keith Andrews’s side constantly walking the tightrope between inspiration and frustration.

Liverpool’s recent form tells a tale of a team in transition, struggling to rediscover the devastating consistency that once made them the scourge of European football. The Reds’ most recent outing saw them suffer a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United, a result that will have sent shockwaves through Anfield and raised serious questions about their current trajectory. This setback came on the back of another frustrating 2-1 loss at Chelsea, suggesting defensive vulnerabilities that opponents are beginning to exploit with increasing regularity. Their 1-0 loss to Galatasaray and 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace further compounded their misery, leaving Arne Slot’s men searching for answers to stem this worrying decline. However they did show a much better performance against slightly weaker opposition in their comprehensive 5-1 away win at Eintracht Frankfurt in Champions League competition, a performance that showed their attacking potential when firing on all cylinders.

The head-to-head record between these two sides reveals Liverpool’s historical dominance, though recent encounters suggest the gap has narrowed considerably. Their most recent meeting in January 2025 saw Liverpool claim a comfortable 2-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium, maintaining their psychological edge over the Bees. Liverpool’s previous encounters include a commanding 3-0 victory at home in November 2023 and a narrow 1-0 win in May 2023 along with a 4-1 win at Brentford in February 2024.

Football enthusiasts across the globe can witness this Premier League clash through comprehensive broadcast coverage. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate will provide extensive coverage, with streaming available through discovery+ and Amazon Prime Video. American viewers can access all the action via fuboTV, USA Network, and UNIVERSO, while Canadian supporters can tune in through DAZN Canada and fuboTV Canada. Australian fans can catch every moment on Stan Sport, ensuring this compelling encounter reaches audiences worldwide.

Injured Players:

Brentford: Antoni Milambo (Out), Paris Maghoma (Out), Aaron Hickey (Doubtful)

Liverpool: Wataru Endo (Out), Stefan Bajcetic (Out), Alisson Becker (Out), Giovanni Leoni (Out), Ryan Gravenberch (Doubtful)

Possible line-ups:

Brentford (4-2-3-1)

Kelleher, Berg, Henderson, Collins, Yarmoliou, Ouattara, Thiago, Hickey, Damsgaard, Schade, Kayode

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili, Jones, Konaté, Allister, Dijk, Isak, Szoboszlai, Frimpong, Salah, Gakpo, Kerkez

🐝 Brentford Form (Last 5 Games)

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	W/D/L
W	West Ham United	0-2	Brentford	English Premier League	✅
L	Brentford	0-1	Manchester City	English Premier League	❌
W	Brentford	3-1	Manchester United	English Premier League	✅
L	Fulham	3-1	Brentford	English Premier League	❌
W	Brentford	1-1	Aston Villa	English Carabao Cup	🤝

🔴 Liverpool Form (Last 5 Games)

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	W/D/L
W	Eintracht Frankfurt	1-5	Liverpool	Champions League	✅
L	Liverpool	1-2	Manchester United	English Premier League	❌
L	Chelsea	2-1	Liverpool	English Premier League	❌
L	Galatasaray	1-0	Liverpool	Champions League	❌
L	Crystal Palace	2-1	Liverpool	English Premier League	❌

⚔️ Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Games)

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition
Brentford	0-2	Liverpool	English Premier League
Liverpool	2-0	Brentford	English Premier League
Brentford	1-4	Liverpool	English Premier League
Liverpool	3-0	Brentford	English Premier League
Liverpool	1-0	Brentford	English Premier League

📺 TV Listings / Streaming

Country	Channel/Platform
United Kingdom	TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate
Ireland	TNT Sports 1, discovery+
United States	fuboTV, USA Network, UNIVERSO
Canada	DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada
Australia	Stan Sport
Spain	DAZN Spain, Movistar+
Germany	Sky Deutschland
France	myCANAL, Canal+ Foot
Netherlands	Viaplay Netherlands
Brazil	Disney+ Premium Brazil