Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion meet for the second time this week as the duo prepare for battle in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Reds traveled to the south coast in matchday four of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, taking on the reigning champions. facing an entertaining adventure 3-2 to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Arne Slot will be anxious to see a less chaotic performance from his side this time around as Liverpool aim to keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. A draw with Arsenal last weekend saw the Reds relinquish top spot, but they could overtake the Cityzens this weekend if they can topple the Seagulls.
Brighton had been flying under Fabian Hurzeler but have suffered some setbacks over the past week. Wednesday’s defeat by Liverpool was preceded by a late implosion at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the Seagulls netting in the 88th and 93rd minutes to surrender victory in a 2-2 draw.
here it is 90 minutes guide to Liverpool vs Brighton.
Liverpool vs Brighton H2H Record (Last Five Matches)
Current form (all competitions)
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Liverpool |
Brighton |
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Brighton 2-3 Liverpool – 30/10/24 |
Brighton 2-3 Liverpool – 30/10/24 |
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Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool – 27/10/24 |
Brighton 2-2 Wolves – 26/10/24 |
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RB Leipzig 0-1 Liverpool – 23/10/24 |
Newcastle – Brighton 0-1 – 19/10/24 |
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Liverpool – Chelsea 2-1 – 20/10/24 |
Brighton 3-2 Tottenham – 24/10/06 |
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Crystal Palace 0-1 Liverpool – 24/10/05 |
Chelsea 4-2 Brighton – 28/09/24 |
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country |
TV channel/live broadcast |
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united kingdom |
Not televised, BBC Radio 5 Live (audio only) |
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united states |
peacock |
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canada |
fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada |
Liverpool they are still without Alisson, Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota, with none of them likely to return until after the November international break through injury.
The good news for Slot is that he welcomed Conor Bradley back from injury in midweek, giving Trent Alexander-Arnold a much-needed rest before returning to the starting line-up on Saturday.
Cody Gakpo hasn’t hurt his chances to start the weekend after scoring twice in the Carabao Cup, although left-back Luis Diaz also scored against the Seagulls. On the other hand, Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister are among those expected to return to the starting eleven.
Liverpool predicted line-up against Brighton (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Núñez
Ferdi Kadioglu was substituted at half-time against Liverpool after being injured in the first half, but Hurzeler believes the Turkey international’s problem is not serious and he could be available at the weekend.
Matt O’Riley and Joao Pedro are back in training and Lewis Dunk is also nearing a return. However, all three could still be missed against Liverpool.
Adam Webster, James Milner and Solly March also remain on the sidelines, but the latter is set to return after a lengthy injury lay-off.
Brighton’s expected line-up against Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Igor, Stupinan; Look, it was; Gruda, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Wednesday’s battle between the sides is unlikely to have a significant impact on Saturday’s clash given both managers fielded second-string teams midweek. However, as was the case at the AMEX Stadium, Liverpool will have the upper hand as Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold return.
Brighton they have shown their class against the traditional ‘big six’ this season with wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, but their 4-2 defeat at Chelsea exposed their high line and risky passing game. Liverpool could take advantage of the weekend.
The Reds are unlikely to destroy Brighton, but a mix of home advantage and a confident squad should ensure another victory for Slot’s side.
