After being affected by the Virus again, Liverpool is back to Premier League action and they face a spirited Brentford who are enjoying their first season in the top division. The fixture does remind everyone of the Red’s previous visit to Brentford Community Stadium where the Bees came in from behind to equalise the game and force the European giants to settle for a draw. 

So how will Brentford cope with the pressure of coming to Anfield after a gap of 33 years? Can they stage another surprise or will the heroes of Anfield stand strong as always? Let’s go through a detailed preview and find out.

Matchday 22 of 38 is here with the big games

Manchester City vs Chelsea and Tottenham vs Arsenal are just two of the big games that are going to be featured on matchday 22 of 38. Since we have already covered the halfway line and are moving forward, the league will begin with reverse fixtures like Liverpool vs Brentford. 

Considering the fact that managers have a better idea of the league at this stage, things could get more exciting with certain clubs looking for revenge and others waiting to stamp their authority again. Hence, the league is going to change and it’s the right time to think about different possibilities and shuffle your squad for various activities like football betting. 

Date and Venue

Liverpool vs Brentford is going to be held on the 16th of January in the famous atmosphere of Anfield. 

Analysing the 90-minute game between Liverpool and Brentford 

An excited crowd at Anfield

The Anfield faithful have always backed the Reds through thick and thin. And we are sure the atmosphere on the 16th is not going to be any different. With their songs and fighting spirit, the Reds are going to be backed, placing the pressure on the Bees to come up with a performance that will be well appreciated by the league. Considering their lengthy absence from England’s top division, their manner of approach to the faithful at Anfield will always be something worth looking forward to. 

However, the Reds have a few problems and it comes from the ones missing in their squad.

The missing contingent of Salah, Mane & Naby Kieta 

The 16th of January will also serve as a test to understand the strength of Liverpool without attacking forwards such as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita. While they do have cover in the form of Divock Origi, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Takumi Minamino among others, the question at hand is would it be enough or can Liverpool showcase their classic style of attack without their leading men.

Salah’s 16 goals in 20 games are leading the list and we may rarely see another man crossing that target despite his lengthy absence from Premier League football following the commencement of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

So if there is anything that Brentford could take advantage of, then it ought to be the absence of Liverpool’s famous attack. 

The Bees have Yoane Wissa

Thomas Frank was right when he said that Yoane Wissa was only going to be better at what he does best. The 25-year old forward along with Ivan Toney have scored more than 10 goals between them and are not showing any signs of slowing down. However, this time around, they will be facing a world-class centre back like Virgil Van Dijk, who holds a considerable record at Anfield. 

So despite Liverpool lacking the attacking power that they would have hoped for, they still have players like Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander Arnold, Diogo Jota and so on. Hence, it is a tough ask for the Bees to win at Anfield. 

The Bees vs the big teams 

It’s no surprise to say that the Bees have been the surprise package of the Premier League with their phenomenal record against the big teams showing for itself. Their games against Liverpool, Arsenal, West Ham and so on are fine examples of how the Bees have adjusted to life in the Premier League. The attacking power and the midfield balance that they bring to the table are turning out to be vital options that keep them going despite the big names on the opponent's team sheet.

While Anfield is still a big reach, the Bees have what it takes to cause surprises or maybe even disappoint the faithful at Anfield. So a draw could be on the cards and if Brentford does manage to get it, then they are truly the surprise packages of the league. Hence, there is plenty of Premier League action to look forward to and if you want to spice things up with betting, do note that BritianBet is always present. 

Brentford vs Liverpool -3-3 (25th September 2021)

Considering their long absence from the top division, the Bees don’t necessarily command a head-to-head record against the Reds. And their game on the 25th was the only game that the two have played in the Premier League. So a brief analysis of the same would help you learn a thing or two about the upcoming game at hand.

While an Ivan Toney assist led Ethan Pinnock looking at Alison and scoring, it was not the only goal of the night. Liverpool followed their attack with Henderson letting Jota run and equalize within minutes. When the second half began, Fabinho was quick to spot Salah, who effortlessly scored the second goal and placed the Reds back in the game.

But Brentford, who were the force to reckon with, were not willing to give up as Janelt was ready to equalise again and did so with ease. However, Liverpool was not willing to give up as the inclusion of Curtis Jones came as a good decision as the British national put the Reds in the lead only to see the final minutes leading to a Yoane Wissa equaliser.

Due to that, there was plenty of action between these two sides. And we are pretty sure that a night at Anfield will not go down without a few surprises or moments that have made the Reds a dominant force in the league.