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Brentford vs Liverpool: lineups

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Brentford 4 · 10 points
Liverpool 9 · 9 points

Predicted lineups Brentford vs Liverpool

Brentford 4-2-3-1
1 Kelleher
25 Diouf
20 Ajer
4 van den Berg or Schuster
33 Kayode
27 Janelt
6 Yarmolyuk
11 Ouattara or Jensen
23 Lewis-Potter
19 Anthony
9 Thiago

Predicted lineup for Brentford: Kelleher, Diouf, Ajer, van den Berg, Kayode, Janelt, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Lewis-Potter, Anthony, Thiago

Liverpool 4-2-3-1
1 Alisson
6 Kerkez
4 van Dijk
5 Jacquet
33 Araújo
10 Mac Allister
3 Endo or Szoboszlai
23 Muñoz
7 Wirtz
29 Barcola
67 Koumas

Predicted lineup for Liverpool: Alisson, Kerkez, van Dijk, Jacquet, Araújo, Mac Allister, Endo, Muñoz, Wirtz, Barcola, Koumas

Brentford

Brentford have two fitness concerns ahead of Liverpool's visit, with Kevin Schade doubtful because of a shoulder injury and Jannik Schuster doubtful with an ankle problem. The early signs point to Schade missing out on a game he would normally start, having begun all five of the latest matches.

Schuster could still start alongside Kristoffer Ajer in central defence, with Sepp van den Berg the alternative. Mikkel Damsgaard and Nathan Collins are also doubtful, while Dango Ouattara and Mathias Jensen are the two candidates for a place behind Igor Thiago.

Liverpool

Ryan Gravenberch is suspended for the trip to Brentford, and Wataru Endo is expected to come in, with Dominik Szoboszlai the alternative if he recovers from his hamstring injury. Alexander Isak is doubtful with a thigh problem and is expected to miss out once more up front.

Jeremie Frimpong made his first start in the latest five matches against LASK, but Ronald Araújo is expected to return at right-back this weekend. Bradley Barcola, with three goals in his last five appearances, should continue on the left, while Virgil van Dijk is expected to return to the back four after coming off the bench against LASK.

Injuries and suspensions

Brentford

  • Jannik Schuster Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Kevin Schade Shoulder injury Doubtful
  • Mikkel Damsgaard Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Nathan Collins Calf injury Doubtful
  • Antoni Milambo Knock Unavailable
  • Josh Dasilva Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Kaye Furo Surgery Unavailable

Liverpool

  • Alexander Isak Thigh injury Doubtful
  • Cody Gakpo Ankle injury Doubtful
  • Dominik Szoboszlai Hamstring injury Doubtful
  • Giovanni Leoni Knee injury Doubtful
  • Conor Bradley Knee injury Unavailable
  • Hugo Ekitike Achilles tendon injury Unavailable
  • Ryan Gravenberch Suspended Suspended

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Brentford

  1. Kevin Schade 3 goals 0 assists
  2. Vitaly Janelt 2 goals 0 assists
  3. Keane Lewis-Potter 1 goals 1 assists
  4. Jaidon Anthony 1 goals 1 assists
  5. Yehor Yarmolyuk 1 goals 1 assists

Liverpool

  1. Alexander Isak 4 goals 1 assists
  2. Bradley Barcola 3 goals 0 assists
  3. Cody Gakpo 1 goals 3 assists
  4. Dominik Szoboszlai 2 goals 0 assists
  5. Jeremie Frimpong 1 goals 2 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Brentford

Player Starts Min. Form
Caoimhin Kelleher 5/5 450 solid
Kristoffer Ajer 5/5 450 solid
Vitaly Janelt 5/5 450 solid
Igor Thiago 5/5 450 mixed
Kevin Schade 5/5 410 solid
Keane Lewis-Potter 5/5 386 mixed
Jaidon Anthony 4/5 332 solid
Michael Kayode 4/5 311 mixed

Liverpool

Player Starts Min. Form
Alisson 5/5 450 solid
Jérémy Jacquet 5/5 420 solid
Florian Wirtz 5/5 407 solid
Ronald Araújo 5/5 389 solid
Virgil van Dijk 4/5 388 solid
Bradley Barcola 5/5 365 solid
Miloš Kerkez 3/4 313 mixed
Alexis Mac Allister 3/5 284 solid

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.78 1.78
  • Predicted goals2.5
  • Both teams to score33%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners9.0

Team comparison

BRE home Per match LIV away
2.33 Points 2.33
2.33 Goals for 1.67
0.33 Goals against 0.67
1.78 xG for 1.78
1.38 xG against 1.30
5.0 Corners 4.0
WDW Home and away form DWW

Brentford vs Liverpool: head-to-head record

10 previous meetings
2 Brentford 2 draws 6 Liverpool
  • Goals per match3.30
  • Both teams scored50%
  • Over 2.5 goals60%
  • May 2026 Liverpool 1 - 1 Brentford
  • Oct 2025 Brentford 3 - 2 Liverpool
  • Jan 2025 Brentford 0 - 2 Liverpool
  • Aug 2024 Liverpool 2 - 0 Brentford
  • Feb 2024 Brentford 1 - 4 Liverpool
  • Nov 2023 Liverpool 3 - 0 Brentford
  • May 2023 Liverpool 1 - 0 Brentford
  • Jan 2023 Brentford 3 - 1 Liverpool
  • Jan 2022 Liverpool 3 - 0 Brentford
  • Sep 2021 Brentford 3 - 3 Liverpool

Frequently asked questions

Who is the referee for Brentford vs Liverpool?

John Brooks has been appointed to referee Brentford vs Liverpool.

When will the lineup for Brentford vs Liverpool be announced?

Predicted lineups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for .

Who is unavailable for Brentford against Liverpool?

Brentford are without Jannik Schuster (ankle injury), Kevin Schade (shoulder injury), Mikkel Damsgaard (ankle injury), Nathan Collins (calf injury), Antoni Milambo (knock) and Josh Dasilva (muscle injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

Who is unavailable for Liverpool against Brentford?

Liverpool are without Alexander Isak (thigh injury), Cody Gakpo (ankle injury), Dominik Szoboszlai (hamstring injury), Giovanni Leoni (knee injury), Conor Bradley (knee injury) and Hugo Ekitike (achilles tendon injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

What formation do Brentford play?

Brentford have used a 4-2-3-1 in 4 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

What formation do Liverpool play?

Liverpool have used a 4-2-3-1 formation in their last 5 matches under Andoni Iraola.

How did the last meeting between Brentford and Liverpool finish?

On 24 May 2026, Liverpool vs Brentford finished 1-1.

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