Brentford travel to Merseyside this afternoon while they aim to end a difficult run of away results.
The Bees have been formidable at home but have struggled significantly on their travels this term. Currently, Keith Andrews’ side sits ninth in the table, just one point behind Everton. Therefore, a victory today would see them move into eighth place and potentially close the gap on seventh-placed Sunderland.
Now, the focus remains on a potent attack that has carried the team this season. Brentford have already scored 28 goals, which is significantly more than their upcoming opponents. However, defensive vulnerabilities have often undermined their progress. The Bees have kept only four clean sheets during the entire campaign. Consequently, Andrews will need his backline to stay focused against an Everton side that loves to defend deep and hit on the break.
Brentford Team News
Keith Andrews provided a squad update while confirming a few “little knocks” among his players. Despite these minor concerns, he expects the majority of the group to be fit for the trip. Sepp van den Berg is available again after returning to the bench on New Year’s Day. Additionally, midfielder Mathias Jensen is recovering well from a bug and should be in contention. Nevertheless, the visitors remain without several key starters due to international duty.
Dango Ouattara and Frank Onyeka are both away representing their nations at the Africa Cup of Nations. Furthermore, the injury list remains lengthy for the visitors. Fabio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo are out until June with knee injuries, while Joshua Dasilva also remains a long-term absentee. Consequently, Kevin Schade and Keane Lewis-Potter will likely provide the width, while Igor Thiago leads the line. Thiago remains the man to watch after netting 11 goals already this season.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Brentford predicted XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Ajer, Collins, Henry; Henderson, Janelt, Yarmolyuk; Lewis-Potter, Thiago, Schade
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, 4 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00 GMT.
How to watch Everton vs Brentford?
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Coverage begins at 14:00 GMT.
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