Prediction: Liverpool vs Brentford

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 77/100

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Liverpool head into the final match of their Premier League campaign knowing that avoiding defeat against Brentford on Sunday at Anfield will be enough to guarantee a top‑five finish and a place in the Champions League that comes with it.

While Arne Slot’s side currently sit fourth with 59 points, they remain under slight pressure from those below, with Bournemouth just three points behind, while Brentford arrive with European ambitions of their own.

Liverpool

Liverpool’s season, which began with significant expectations following heavy investment, comes to a close under a cloud of disappointment. Even a victory on the final day would leave the reigning champions with their lowest points total in 10 seasons, a stark contrast to preseason optimism after £450million was spent strengthening the squad.

Recent form has done little to ease frustration. A 4–2 defeat to Aston Villa on May 15 marked their fifth consecutive match without a clean sheet, and the Reds have now conceded eight goals across their last three league games. Another loss against Brentford would make it three defeats in four matches and extend their current winless run to four.

At Anfield, performances have been slightly more stable, but still far from dominant. Liverpool have taken two wins and three draws from their last five home games, and their attacking output has been inconsistent. They have scored just one goal in four of their seven home matches against top‑nine opposition this season and netted no more than once in five of their last nine games at Anfield.

The reverse fixture against Brentford earlier in the campaign highlighted those vulnerabilities, with Liverpool conceding three times in a 3–2 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium, ending a five‑game winning streak against the Bees.

Team News

Off‑field narratives add further intrigue. Mohamed Salah’s selection remains a talking point after a social media post that appeared critical of Slot, though omitting the departing Egyptian from the starting XI would likely deepen tensions with supporters.

Andrew Robertson is poised to make his farewell appearance, while Alisson Becker is hoping to start what could also be his final game for the club.

Along with Alisson, Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong and Wataru Endo could return from injury, but Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni remain out.

Brentford

Brentford arrive at Anfield with significant stakes of their own, as they push for a place in European competition next season. Sitting ninth on 52 points, the Bees are level with Chelsea in the Conference League position and only two points behind seventh‑placed Brighton, which carries a Europa League berth.

The permutations heading into the final day are complex, but goal difference could prove decisive. Brentford trail Chelsea by four goals and will need a strong performance if they are to leapfrog their London rivals. Manager Keith Andrews may look back with frustration at recent results, as his side have managed just one victory in their last nine league matches despite losing only twice in that period.

Away form represents a concern. Brentford are winless in their last four matches on their travels and have failed to score in three of those games. Defensive issues have also crept in, with the team conceding at least twice in seven of their last 11 league fixtures.

Team News

Despite those struggles, Brentford will likely field their strongest available lineup for this decisive clash. Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher is expected to start, while Sepp van den Berg should also feature against his former club.

There is a possibility of a return for Jordan Henderson, who lifted every trophy available as Liverpool captain, and Brentford’s attacking options remain varied and potentially dangerous, particularly with Igor Thiago leading the line alongside Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade.

Brentford’s fourth ex-Liverpool player, Fabio Carvalho, will not be playing through injury, and neither will Antoni Milambo or Rico Henry.

Conclusion

With both sides chasing European objectives, this final‑day encounter promises intensity even if recent performances have lacked consistency. Liverpool’s defensive frailties provide Brentford with opportunities, but the emotional significance of the occasion—particularly for players making potential farewell appearances—could tip the balance.

Backed by the Anfield crowd, Liverpool are likely to find the necessary resolve to secure the result they need. It may not be a vintage performance, but a narrow victory would offer a fitting, if bittersweet, conclusion to a difficult season while ensuring their return to the Champions League.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 77/100

Bookmaker: Olympusbet