Liverpool vs. Brentford odds, prediction, start time: 2024 Premier League picks, Aug. 25 bets by proven expert

Premier League clubs looking to start the 2024-25 season 2-0-0 will square off on Sunday when Liverpool and Brentford collide at Anfield. The Reds kicked off their campaign last weekend with a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town. Last season, Liverpool were in a three-way race for the Premier League title before fading late and finishing third. Meanwhile, the Bees are coming off a 2-1 home victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Last season, Brentford finished 16th in the Premier League table.

Kickoff from Anfield is set for 11:30 a.m. ET. The Reds are the -470 favorites (risk $470 to win $100) in the latest Liverpool vs. Brentford odds, with the Bees the +1000 underdogs. A draw is priced at +600, while the over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before you lock in your Brentford vs. Liverpool picks or Premier League predictions, you must see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.

Now, Eimer has broken down Liverpool vs. Brentford from every angle and identified his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Brentford vs. Liverpool:

• Liverpool vs. Brentford money line: Liverpool -470, Brentford +1000, Draw +600
• Liverpool vs. Brentford over/under: 3.5 goals
• Liverpool vs. Brentford spread: Liverpool -1.5 (-160), Brentford +1.5 (+125)
• LIV: Mohamed Salah ranked seventh in the league last season in goals (18)
• BRE: Yoane Wissa led the team last season in goals (12)
• Liverpool vs. Brentford: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Liverpool

The Reds enter Sunday's game in excellent form. In five preseason friendlies, they came away with four wins, including victories over Arsenal and Manchester United, and one draw. That strong play carried over to the season opener in which they dominated the second half at Ipswich Town to win 2-0. Liverpool have outscored their last six opponents, 10-2.

In addition, the Reds have dominated the head-to-head series against Brentford. In six meetings between the teams, Liverpool have won four times and drawn once. That includes a 4-1 win in Brentford in February. The Reds have outscored the Bees 12-4 over those six matches. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Brentford

The Bees have a proven goal scorer in Yoane Wissa. The 27-year-old midfielder led the team and ranked 15th in the Premier League last season in goals (12). In Brentford's 2-1 win on Sunday over Crystal Palace, Wissa knocked home a rebound to break a 1-1 tie in the second half.

Wissa and the Bees will face a Liverpool side that lacks a world class defensive midfielder. The Reds attempted to fill that hole this summer by attempting to sign midfielder Martín Zubimendi but were eventually rejected. Since then, the club has been linked to other possibilities, but nothing concrete has emerged yet. See which team to pick here.

How to make Liverpool vs. Brentford picks

Eimer has broken down Brentford vs. Liverpool from every possible angle. He is leaning Over 3.5 goals, and he has two other best bets, including one that would return more than +300, and a full breakdown of this match. He's sharing his Premier League picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Liverpool vs. Brentford on Sunday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Brentford vs. Liverpool have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was red-hot in 2023, and find out.

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