The English Premier League has been very competitive this season as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City are in the race for the title. Liverpool and Arsenal have the same 64 points, but Liverpool stand in 2nd due to the Goal Difference.
Each point is very crucial for these teams, and Liverpool have a great test today when they welcome Brighton and Hove Albion at Anfield. Liverpool lost to Manchester United in the FA Cup before going to the international break. The All-Reds are now desperate to bounce back with the match against Brighton today.
Stats & Facts
- Liverpool have won all their first league games against Brighton. But they won only one of their last seven meetings with the Seagulls.
- Although Liverpool will play at Anfield today, their recent home records against the Seagulls are now strong enough. Brighton are unbeaten in their last three visits to Anfield, including one win and two draws.
- The last time Liverpool lost at Anfield was back in 2022 when Leeds United beat Liverpool by a 2-1 margin. Since then, the All-Reds have been unbeaten in their following 26 league games at Anfield.
- Brighton beat Nottingham Forest in their last league game. A win over Liverpool would see them winning consecutive matches for the first time since September.
Team News
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been dealing with a lot of injuries since the start of the season. Klopp will still miss some players due to injuries, including Stefan Bajcetic, Joel Matip, Ben Doak, Thiago Alcantara, Diogo Jota, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Alisson Becker.
Defender Andrew Robertson picked up an ankle injury during his international duty with Scotland, but Klopp hopes to get him back against Brighton. However, Mo Salah is back and should be available for today’s clash.
As for Brighton, they will be without Solly March, Jack Hinshelwood, and Kaoru Mitoma due to their respective injury. Joao Pedro is uncertain due to his thigh injury, but Julio Enciso is back again.
Possible Lineup for Liverpool:
Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Possible Lineup for Brighton:
Verbruggen; Lamptey, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Gross, Gilmour; Adingra, Lallana, Fati; Welbeck
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Brighton
Although Brighton have a bright recent record against Liverpool at Anfield, they are not in their peak form as they were last season. The Seagulls are in 9th, with only two wins in their last five league games.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are chasing for the title. At this stage, they can’t afford to lose a single point to stay alive in the race. Therefore, we expect Liverpool to win the match against Brighton.
Betfair Odds
Liverpool: 1.34
Draw: 5.94
Brighton: 8.60
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