Liverpool will bring a deeply disappointing Premier League campaign to a close on Sunday when they host European hopefuls Brentford at Anfield, knowing that avoiding defeat should secure a top-five finish and likely Champions League qualification.
Arne Slot’s side sit fifth in the table with 59 points heading into the final day, three ahead of Bournemouth in sixth. Despite heavy investment and major expectations at the start of the season, Liverpool are guaranteed to finish with their lowest points tally in a decade, even if they end the campaign with victory.
The Reds head into the encounter in poor form after suffering a damaging 4-2 defeat against Aston Villa, a result that extended their winless run to four matches. Defensive issues have continued to haunt Slot’s side, with Liverpool conceding eight goals across their last three league games and failing to keep a clean sheet in five consecutive fixtures.
Anfield has offered only limited comfort in recent weeks, with Liverpool managing just two wins in their last five home matches. They also lost 3-2 away to Brentford earlier this season, although the Reds had won the previous five meetings between the two clubs before that defeat.
Brentford, meanwhile, still have genuine hopes of securing European football. The Bees are level on points with Chelsea in the race for a Conference League place and remain within touching distance of Brighton in the battle for a Europa League position.
Keith Andrews’s men arrive at Anfield after a mixed run of form, having won just one of their last nine Premier League matches. Their away performances have also dipped significantly, with Brentford winless in their last four away fixtures including Manchester city dominant 3–0 win over them.
However, Brentford post on their X handle rallies the team with “All focus on Sunday ” ahead of their final 2025/26 Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield on May 24.
With European qualification potentially at stake, Sunday’s clash promises to deliver high tension and drama at Anfield.
Team News
Liverpool could face a major selection decision involving Mohamed Salah after reports of tension between the forward and Arne Slot following comments made on social media. If omitted, Sunday could mark Salah’s final appearance at Anfield before his expected departure this summer.
Andrew Robertson is also set for an emotional farewell appearance, while goalkeeper Alisson Becker could potentially play his final match for the club.
Brentford are expected to field a strong lineup as they chase a possible European finish. Former Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to start against his old side, while Sepp van den Berg could also feature.
Jordan Henderson may return to the squad, while Brentford’s attacking threat is expected to come from Igor Thiago, Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara.
Possible Lineups
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Gakpo
Brentford possible starting lineup:
Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Yarmoliuk, Henderson; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Variety 3, SuperSport Football |
| Live Stream | My DSTV App |
| Kick-off Time | 16:00 (WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Liverpool 2-1 Brentford.
Liverpool’s defensive struggles and Brentford’s attacking quality could make this a tense and open contest. However, the atmosphere at Anfield and the importance of the occasion may help the Reds edge a narrow victory.
