I know that as a club Brentford have more motivation than Liverpool, but noone will be more motivated than the "Egyptian King" himself. This is Mo Salah's very last match playing at Anfield. Salah has been one of the best players to ever put on the jersey, and even though it's been a pretty controversial season, he'll want to go out with one final goodbye to the fans who supported him over the years. Expect him to press for goals, and everyone to have a raucous environment in the last match of the season.
The final matchday is upon us so it is time to figure out what teams are still motivated to press for points. Brentford, is one of those teams. Brentford are ninth on the table but are a single point behind finding themselves in UEFA next season. Depending on how the rest of the matches play out, a win could result in Europa League qualification. While Liverpool is the better club, they are secured in UCL play finishing in the top five, so expect Brentford to keep this very close.
Liverpool’s recent results have been poor, but they could still finish fourth in the Premier League if they win this game. They've won all four of their home games against Brentford since the Bees were promoted to the top division in 2021, which bodes well. Brentford have a poor away record this season – 10 defeats in 18 away games – so backing Liverpool to win at -120 looks like a great option.
The final matchday of the season should be a fun one for Liverpool. They are 3-2-0 in their last five final home Premier League matches, and this could also be the sendoff for Mohamed Salah. I expect Liverpool to bring plenty of energy at Anfield against a Brentford side that has struggled away from home and has been leaky at the back. With the crowd behind them and plenty of attacking motivation, this feels like a spot where Liverpool can close the season with a strong performance.
