Premier League, Round 2 – August 25, 2024
Liverpool Analysis
Liverpool confidently won their first-round match, beating Ipswich Town 2-0. Their xG (expected goals) value was 2.6, which aligns with the actual number of goals scored. Salah and Jota posed significant threats to the opponent’s goal, and the team demonstrated a high level of possession (62%), suggesting they will likely dominate the next match as well.
Brentford Analysis
Brentford also started the season with a win, though in a tighter match, winning 2-1 against Crystal Palace. Their xG value was 1.6, while their xGA (expected goals against) was 1.2, indicating that while they were effective in attack, their defense showed vulnerabilities. However, it’s worth noting that Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa were effective in attack and could pose a challenge against Liverpool.
Players and Possible Lineups
Liverpool’s expected lineup is strong, particularly with Salah and Szoboszlai, who are both effective attackers, while van Dijk and Robertson provide stability in defense. For Brentford, Mbeumo and Wissa will be key players in attack, but their defense may be vulnerable.
Medium-Risk Tip:
Both teams to score + Liverpool to win (Medium risk, 65% probability):
While Liverpool’s defense is strong, Brentford, through Mbeumo and Wissa, could manage to score. Statistics show that Brentford has a good attacking game.
Odds: 2.35 – Kelly: 10%