Brentford flirted with the relegation zone in 2023-24, but a lot of the Bees’ struggles were caused by factors beyond their control.
Star striker Ivan Toney was suspended for half of the season, the injury report was always full, and Brentford just didn’t get the rub of the green at crucial times.
The Bees’ statistical data always suggested they were a much better team than their results suggested, and that’s made them a popular pick for a bounce-back campaign in 2024-25.
A 2-1 win over Crystal Palace was a good start, but now the Bees will take a massive step up in competition as they travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Sunday morning.
For the first time in a decade there’s been massive changes at Liverpool Football Club.
Jurgen Klopp stepped down as manager this summer, leaving some massive shoes for Arne Slot to fill in.
The first 90 minutes of the Slot tenure were encouraging, as the Reds downed newly promoted Ipswich Town, 2-0, on the road.
Beating Ipswich is one thing, but now the Reds will be under a ton of pressure to get off and running at home against a side that always gives them problems.
The Bees will have no issues sitting back and absorbing pressure while looking to exploit Liverpool’s transition defense on the counter.
It’s a method that has given the Reds issues in the past, and Brentford has the attacking pieces to punish any mistakes by the favorites.
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Liverpool should be favorites, but these odds are way too wide.
Brentford is absolutely worth a sprinkle.
The play: Brentford +950 (FanDuel).