The final round of the Premier League will feature a thrilling clash at Anfield between fifth-placed Liverpool and ninth-placed Brentford. The hosts need only a draw to retain their Champions League spot, but their current form raises serious questions. The Reds have conceded 10 goals in their last five matches, and this defensive instability is easily evident in their statistics from previous rounds – defeats to Aston Villa (2-4) and Manchester United (2-3) are proof of this.
The visitors from Brentford approach the game with tremendous motivation. The Bees are aiming for European qualification and have already proven their ability to beat Liverpool (3-2) in the first round. The historical head-to-head record suggests a high-scoring nature to these games – in nine of their last 12 matches, these teams have consistently scored over 2.5 goals, playing an open game.
Considering Liverpool will be attacking in front of a home crowd, and Brentford is renowned for converting chances and not retiring to a defensive stride, a "both teams to score" bet seems the most logical. We expect a lively first half and goals from both sides, as has been the case in previous head-to-head encounters.
