Liverpool icon Mark Lawrenson has weighed in on the upcoming clash between Brentford and his former club, offering his prediction for the match on Saturday, February 17. With Jürgen Klopp’s team leading the league standings, all eyes are on their encounter at the Gtech Community Stadium in west London.
Following a resilient 3-1 victory against Burnley last week, Liverpool maintained their top position, holding a slender two-point advantage over Manchester City, who have a game in hand. Meanwhile, Brentford, positioned 14th in the table, faces a challenging season, standing just six points clear of the relegation zone.
Despite Brentford’s recent improvement in form, Lawrenson anticipates a tough battle and has foreseen a 1-1 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium.
In his analysis shared with Paddypower, Lawrenson explained:
“I anticipated Brentford’s victory against Wolves, given Wolves’ recent struggles. Liverpool’s dominant display against Burnley showcased their prowess, but Brentford’s momentum cannot be overlooked. I predict a tightly contested match, possibly resulting in a low-scoring draw.”
Lawrenson’s verdict: Brentford 1-1 Liverpool.
In their previous encounter on November 17 at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a convincing 3-0 win over Brentford, with Mohamed Salah netting twice and Diogo Jota adding a third goal for the Reds.
