Liverpool vs Brighton Preview
- Date: Sunday, November 02
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Liverpool will be hosting Brighton & Hove Albion in the game week 10 in the Premier League season 2024-25 on November 02, 2024 at Anfield, Liverpool. The Seagulls have managed to even the odds against the Reds in their last 5 head-to-head encounter, with both winning twice and drawing 1 game. Their recent encounter in the Carabao Cup on October 30 saw Liverpool struggling against them but still managed to turn the tides in their favour with a close win.
On the other hand, Liverpool has been performing exceptionally well under Arne Slot who has managed the team quite wonderfully even when their star goalkeeper and summer signing isn’t available. They are currently in 2nd position behind Manchester City with 22 points. Meanwhile, Brighton is in the 6th position with 16 points and will be looking to move into the top 5 position soon.
Liverpool Team News
The Red will be without their summer signing Federico Chiesa who is still out due to injury along with Conor Bradley. The Brazilian shot stopper will also Alisson remains out with a hamstring injury while Harvey Elliott will be out due to a broken ankle.
Brighton Team News
The Seagulls will be travelling without Solly March who is out with a knee injury and Adam Webster with a muscle injury. Brighton midfielders, James Milner (thigh injury) and Matt O’Riley (ankle injury) will also miss this clash. Yankuba Minteh’s availability for this encounter is questionable as there’s no confirmation if he’s fit or not.
Liverpool vs Brighton Predicted Lineups
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Caoimhin Kelleher
Defenders: Joe Gomez, Virgil Van Dijk, Jarell Quansah, Andrew Robertson
Midfielders: Curtis Jones, Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister
Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez
Brighton predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Igor Julio, Pervis Estupinan
Midfielders: Ferdi Kadioglu, Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari
Forwards: Kaoru Mitoma, Evan Ferguson, Danny Welbeck
Head-to-Head Record
The Reds have held an edge against their rivals when it comes to head-to-head scenarios. Liverpool FC has won 21 games out of 40 played against Brighton, while the Seagulls have managed to win seven encounters, and the remaining 12 games ended as a draw. Brighton & Hove Albion won their last encounter with Liverpool in 2023 in the FA Cup fixture.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| October 30, 2024 | Brighton 2-3 Liverpool | EFL Carabao Cup |
| March 31, 2024 | Liverpool 2-1 Brighton | Premier League |
| October 08, 2023 | Brighton 2-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
| January 29, 2023 | Brighton 2-1 Liverpool | FA Cup |
| January 14, 2023 | Brighton 3-0 Liverpool | Premier League |
Also Read: Newcastle vs Chelsea Prediction, Preview, Team News, and Lineups | EFL Cup, October 30, 2024
Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Brighton
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
The Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah has already scored six goals in this Premier League season. The 30-year-old star winger has made a brilliant start to the new season. But off the field, his future looks bleak as the Egyptian star enters the last 12 months of his contract with Liverpool.
Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
The 33-year-old forward has started the new Premier League campaign with a fine goal-scoring spree. The English striker has already netted 6 goals for Brighton & Hove Albion in this Premier League season making him their go-to man. Although he suffered a bad injury last week when he was stretched off the field with an Oxygen supply, he made a sensational return in the next game.
Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction
The Seagulls have made a strong start to their Premier League and are sitting in the European spots following their opening nine matches of the competition. They are coming off a 2-3 loss against The Reds in their last game and will be looking to cross the line this time.
On the other side, Liverpool has a dream start to their new Premier League campaign as they are currently sitting second in the league standings and have been nearly perfect under Arne Slot this season. The Reds earned an away win in the EFL Carabao Cup 3-2 against Brighton & Hove Albion in their latest game and will be confident to secure the three points when they host this weekend.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
Also Read: Tottenham vs Man City Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | EFL Cup, October 30, 2024
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Brighton Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Liverpool vs Brighton?
A. The Liverpool vs Brighton game will be played on 2nd November at Anfield, Liverpool.
Q. Where to watch Liverpool vs Brighton live for free?
A. The game between Liverpool vs Brighton can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Liverpool vs Brighton?
A. The predicted score for Liverpool vs Brighton is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Liverpool vs Brighton?
A. Both Liverpool vs Brighton played 40 games. Liverpool recorded 21 wins, Brighton managed seven whereas the 12 other games ended in a draw.