BETTING GUIDE: Brighton vs Liverpool, match preview, team news and prediction
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Reading Time: 3min | Fri. 20.03.26. | 15:08
Mohamed Salah, who has an excellent record against Brighton, is also a doubt after picking up a knock in midweek
Fresh from their empathic Champions League win in midweek, Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday lunchtime when they face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
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The Reds are looking to complete their first league double over the Seagulls since 2019-20, following their 2-0 victory in the reverse fixture at Anfield in December.
Brighton & Hove Albion come into this clash sitting 12th on the table with 40 points, showing signs of improvement after a difficult spell earlier in the campaign.
They have won three of their last four league matches, including a 1-0 away victory over Sunderland.
Across their last five matches, Brighton have scored five goals and conceded three, reflecting a more controlled and defensively disciplined approach.
At home, Brighton have collected 24 points this season and remain competitive, although clean sheets have been hard to come by, with just two in their last ten home league games.
Manager Fabian Hurzeler is expected to rely on key players such as Danny Welbeck in attack, supported by Yankuba Minteh, who has been influential in recent weeks.
However, injuries remain a concern, with Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas ruled out, while Kaoru Mitoma is a doubt.
Midfield selection could see competition between James Milner and Carlos Baleba for a starting role.
Liverpool FC, currently 5th with 49 points, arrive with momentum following an emphatic 4-0 win over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League.
Domestically, their recent form has been mixed, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches.
In those games, Liverpool have scored 14 goals and conceded seven, underlining their attacking strength but also defensive inconsistencies.
Away from home, Liverpool have been inconsistent, collecting 21 points from 15 matches, with a recent away record of two wins, two draws, and two losses.
Manager Arne Slot faces selection challenges, with several players unavailable including Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, and Alexander Isak.
Mohamed Salah, who has an excellent record against Brighton, is also a doubt after picking up a knock in midweek, which could see Cody Gakpo or Rio Ngumoha step in.
Players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Hugo Ekitike are expected to play key roles in attack.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides have historically favored Liverpool, who have won the majority of recent encounters, including a 3-0 FA Cup victory last month.
However, matches at the Amex Stadium have been more competitive, with Brighton unbeaten in their last three home league games against Liverpool.
Notably, each of the last five meetings at this venue has produced over 2.5 goals.
Key Pointers;
- Ten of Brighton’s last 15 league games have ended with between 2 and 4 goals
- Brighton have only kept two clean sheets in their last 10 home league games
- Liverpool have only failed to score in two of their last 10 away league games
- Liverpool and Brighton are averaging 1.67 and 1.46 xG per 90 this season, respectively
- Between 2 and four goals were scored in five of the last six league games between these sides
Given both sides’ attacking capabilities and recent trends, this match is likely to produce goals. Liverpool’s offensive quality combined with Brighton’s improving form suggests a balanced contest.
Prediction; 2-4 match goals
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