Brentford’s one-point Premier League edge faces Liverpool in October
What is at stake, with the data behind it
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Brentford’s one-point provisional advantage is tested by two unbeaten venue-specific records, with home defensive numbers giving the hosts the key edge in the evidence.
Before kickoff
The provisional table edge
Brentford enter this Premier League match ranked #4 with 10 points from six games, while Liverpool are ranked #9 with nine points from six games. The one-point gap gives the meeting direct table relevance, although both remain behind league leaders Manchester City, who have 18 points. Brentford trail the leaders by eight points and Liverpool by nine.
Home strength meets away consistency
Brentford’s home record is two wins, one draw and no losses, with seven goals scored, one conceded and two clean sheets. Liverpool’s away record is also two wins, one draw and no losses, with five goals scored, two conceded and two clean sheets. That is the clearest statistical contrast before kickoff: Brentford have been more productive and tighter at home, while Liverpool’s away record is equally unbeaten.
Form and availability
Across the six most recent matches listed, Brentford’s sequence is Win, Draw, Draw, Draw, Win, Draw. Liverpool’s is Draw, Draw, Win, Draw, Win, Loss. Brentford list K. Furo and A. Milambo as Missing Fixture, while N. Collins, M. Damsgaard, J. Dasilva and K. Schade are Questionable. Liverpool list C. Bradley, H. Ekitike, C. Gakpo, R. Gravenberch, A. Isak, G. Leoni and D. Szoboszlai as Missing Fixture; R. Ngumoha is Questionable.
Question at kickoff
Can Brentford’s home defence, which has conceded one goal in its supplied home record, limit Liverpool’s away attack at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday?
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Standings source snapshot
These are the saved source standings. They may predate this match; they are not a live or recalculated post-match table.
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| 1 | Manchester City | WWWWW | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 18 | |
| 2 | Arsenal | WLWWW | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 15 | |
| 3 | Brighton | WWWDL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 13 | |
| 4 | Brentford | DWDDD | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 10 | |
| 5 | Everton | DWDDD | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 10 | |
| 6 | Chelsea | WLDLW | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 10 | |
| 7 | Leeds | LDWDD | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 9 | |
| 8 | Hull City | DLDDW | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 9 | |
| 9 | Liverpool | LWDWD | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 | |
| 10 | Ipswich | WLWLL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 9 | |
| 11 | Newcastle | LWLDW | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 8 | |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | WDLWL | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 7 | |
| 13 | Manchester United | DDLDW | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
| 14 | Coventry | WWLLL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 6 | |
| 15 | Nottingham Forest | LLWDD | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | |
| 16 | Aston Villa | DWLDL | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 5 | |
| 17 | Sunderland | LLLDW | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 4 | |
| 18 | Bournemouth | LLDDD | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 3 | |
| 19 | Tottenham | DLDDL | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | |
| 20 | Fulham | LDDLL | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 2 |