Brentford vs Liverpool Match Preview: Reds Eye Response in Tough Away Test
Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday night aiming to regain momentum after a mixed run of recent results. Arne Slot’s side will travel to the Gtech Community Stadium to face Keith Andrews’ Brentford, a team buoyed by their first away win of the season.
Brentford Building Belief Under Andrews
Keith Andrews has begun to stamp his authority on Brentford since taking charge earlier this year. The former Republic of Ireland international guided his side to an important 2-0 victory over West Ham United last weekend — a result that lifted both spirits and confidence.
Before that, the Bees endured a stop-start spell, losing at home to Manchester City and falling to west London rivals Chelsea, though they did produce a spirited 3-1 win over Manchester United in between. Their form remains unpredictable, but Andrews has made them competitive in every fixture, particularly at the Gtech Community Stadium, where their intensity and organisation continue to trouble top sides.
Saturday’s encounter offers Brentford an opportunity to test their progress against one of the Premier League’s elite, and the home fans will be hoping for another memorable night under the lights.
Liverpool Seeking Consistency
Liverpool’s season under Arne Slot has featured moments of brilliance and frustration in equal measure. A disappointing home defeat to Manchester United last weekend — sealed by Harry Maguire’s late header — was quickly followed by a composed 5-1 victory away to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.
That European win showcased both resilience and attacking cohesion, with Hugo Ekitike scoring against his former club after Rasmus Kristensen had opened the scoring for the hosts. Yet Slot knows his side must carry that fluidity back into domestic competition if they are to stay on track in the title race.
Injuries remain a major concern. The Reds are without several key players, including a Dutch midfielder sidelined with a hamstring issue expected to rule him out for at least a month. Alexander Isak was withdrawn against Frankfurt as a precaution after feeling tightness in his groin, while goalkeeper Alisson remains a week away from completing his recovery from a thigh problem. Giovanni Leoni is still recovering from an ACL rupture, adding further strain to the squad.
Team News and Predicted Line-ups
For Brentford, Aaron Hickey could return to action after a minor setback with Scotland, while Antoni Milambo is out for the season with an ACL injury. Paris Maghoma continues his rehabilitation from a thigh issue and has begun training with the club’s B team.
Liverpool are likely to rotate slightly, with Slot potentially introducing Curtis Jones or Harvey Elliott into midfield to manage workloads. Darwin Núñez and Luis DÃaz could spearhead the attack, while Conor Bradley may start at right-back if Isak fails to recover in time.
Prediction and Key Battle
Brentford’s energy and set-piece threat under Andrews will make this a stern challenge for Liverpool, whose defensive structure has looked vulnerable in recent league outings. However, the visitors’ superior technical quality and attacking options may prove decisive over ninety minutes.
Prediction: Brentford 1–2 Liverpool
Match Details
Date: Saturday, 25 October 2025
Kick-off: 8pm BST
Venue: Gtech Community Stadium
TV: Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event
Stream: Available on Now TV for subscribers
Head-to-Head Record
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Brentford wins: 4
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Liverpool wins: 15
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Draws: 4
