📌 Quick answer: Brentford host Liverpool at the Brentford Community Stadium on Saturday 17 October 2026, kick-off 3pm Nigerian time (3pm in the UK). Brentford are 4th and unbeaten on 10 points; Liverpool are 9th on 9 points after losing 3-0 at home to Manchester City, and they play LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday. Brentford beat Liverpool 3-2 here last October and drew 1-1 at Anfield in May. Liverpool are without Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley. Our prediction: Brentford 2-1 Liverpool. In Nigeria the match is on SuperSport (DStv and GOtv).
Match Details
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27, matchweek 7 |
| Date | Saturday 17 October 2026 |
| Kick-off in Nigeria | 3:00pm WAT (3pm UK time) |
| Venue | Brentford Community Stadium, London |
| Managers | Keith Andrews (Brentford), Andoni Iraola (Liverpool) |
| Where to watch in Nigeria | SuperSport on DStv (Compact and above) and GOtv (Supa+ for full coverage). Not every 3pm game is shown live; check the SuperSport schedule. See our Premier League viewing guide. |
Where the Teams Stand
| Team | Position | P | W | D | L | Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 4th | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12-6 | 10 |
| Liverpool | 9th | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7-7 | 9 |
Table as of 13 October 2026, after matchweek 6.
This is a big test of how far both clubs have come since the summer. Brentford, under Keith Andrews, are one of three unbeaten teams in the league. Liverpool are in their first season under Andoni Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth in June after Arne Slot was sacked, and they have won only two of their first six league games.
Recent Form
| Brentford (last 5 league games) | Liverpool (last 5 league games) |
|---|---|
| D: Aston Villa 2-2 Brentford (10 Oct) | L: Liverpool 0-3 Manchester City (11 Oct) |
| W: Brentford 3-0 Chelsea (18 Sep) | W: Bournemouth 0-1 Liverpool (20 Sep) |
| D: Bournemouth 2-2 Brentford (12 Sep) | D: Liverpool 0-0 Fulham (12 Sep) |
| D: Brentford 1-1 Sunderland (5 Sep) | W: Ipswich Town 0-2 Liverpool (4 Sep) |
| D: Leeds 1-1 Brentford (30 Aug) | D: Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest (29 Aug) |
Brentford’s 3-0 win over Chelsea in September is the result of their season so far, and they drew 2-2 at Villa Park last time out. Liverpool’s problem is scoring: seven goals in six games, and they failed to score in two of their three home matches in this run, including the 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.
Liverpool also have a busy week. They travel to Austria to play LASK in the Champions League on Wednesday (5:45pm Nigerian time), three days before this game. Brentford are not in Europe and have had a full week to prepare.
Head-to-Head
In 25 meetings, Liverpool have won 15, Brentford 5, and 5 have been drawn. But the recent trend has turned Brentford’s way.
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 24 May 2026 | Liverpool v Brentford | 1-1 |
| 25 October 2025 | Brentford v Liverpool | 3-2 |
| 18 January 2025 | Brentford v Liverpool | 0-2 |
| 25 August 2024 | Liverpool v Brentford | 2-0 |
| 17 February 2024 | Brentford v Liverpool | 1-4 |
| 12 November 2023 | Liverpool v Brentford | 3-0 |
Key stats:
- Brentford are unbeaten in the last two meetings, after losing the four before that.
- Brentford beat Liverpool 3-2 in this fixture last season.
- Liverpool won the previous two games at Brentford by a combined score of 6-1.
Team News
Brentford
- Out: Joshua Dasilva and Kaye Furo (injured); Antoni Milambo is also missing.
- Doubts: Mikkel Damsgaard, Jannik Schuster and Nathan Collins are touch and go, and Kevin Schade is doubtful.
Liverpool
- Out: Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni (injured).
- Knocks: Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak and Dominik Szoboszlai are carrying knocks and will be assessed, and the midweek trip to LASK may affect who starts.
Team news as of 13 October 2026. Some early reports also listed Ryan Gravenberch as suspended; check Iraola’s pre-match press conference. Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Players to Watch
- Kevin Schade (Brentford): Brentford’s top scorer with three goals and the team’s most shots (17). If he is fit, he is their biggest threat on the counter-attack.
- Igor Thiago (Brentford): one goal and five chances created; he leads the line and wins the long balls Brentford love to play.
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool): Liverpool’s chief creator with 11 chances created, but a doubt with a thigh problem.
- Alexander Isak (Liverpool): with Ekitike out, Liverpool badly need goals from Isak, if he shakes off his knock.
What the Numbers Say
Data provider Sportradar’s pre-match model makes Brentford slight favourites: 39% for a home win, 35% for Liverpool and 25% for a draw. It is rare for a model to favour Brentford against Liverpool, and it tells you how much the balance between these sides has shifted.
Our Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Liverpool
Liverpool have the bigger names, but they arrive short on confidence, short on fit forwards and with a European away trip in their legs. Brentford are organised, unbeaten, and have already beaten Chelsea 3-0 at home. Liverpool should create chances, but they have scored only seven goals all season. We think Brentford edge it, as they did in this fixture last season.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Brentford vs Liverpool in Nigeria?
3pm Nigerian time (WAT) on Saturday 17 October 2026.
Where can I watch Brentford vs Liverpool in Nigeria?
On SuperSport, through DStv or GOtv, if the game is selected for live broadcast. Check the SuperSport schedule on the day.
Who is Liverpool’s manager now?
Andoni Iraola, appointed in June 2026 after Arne Slot was sacked.
Who won the last Brentford vs Liverpool game?
The last meeting ended 1-1 at Anfield on 24 May 2026. Brentford won the previous one 3-2 at home in October 2025.
Is Hugo Ekitike playing against Brentford?
No. Ekitike is injured, along with Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni.
What is NaijaSabi’s prediction for Brentford vs Liverpool?
A 2-1 Brentford win.
Sources
- Sportradar: Premier League table, results, fixture time and win probabilities, 13 October 2026.
- Squawka, “Brentford vs Liverpool match preview” (form, team news and player statistics), 13 October 2026.
- 11v11, “Brentford v Liverpool head-to-head record”.
- UEFA, “2026/27 Champions League: all the league phase fixtures and results”.
- Wikipedia, “2026–27 Premier League” (managers and managerial changes).
Last updated: 13 October 2026 · NaijaSabi Football Desk.
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