Brighton & Hove Albion will face Liverpool in an exciting Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium on Sunday.
After securing their first-ever point in European football against Marseille, Brighton will look to continue their impressive form against fellow Europa League contenders, Liverpool.
Preview:
Brighton & Hove Albion faced a disappointing 6-1 defeat against Aston Villa recently, but they bounced back with a remarkable comeback against Marseille, holding them to a 2-2 draw.
Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro were the heroes for the Seagulls, as they managed to rescue a point after being two goals down.
However, Brighton is currently enduring a three-game winless run and will face a tough challenge against Liverpool.
On the defensive front, Brighton has struggled this season, conceding 20 goals across all competitions.
The team is yet to keep a clean sheet, but their strong home record gives them hope.
Having won their last two Premier League home games, Brighton aims to secure a third consecutive victory at the Amex Stadium, which would be the first time since 2019.
Liverpool, on the other hand, had a disappointing result against Tottenham, losing 2-1 due to controversial officiating decisions.
However, they managed to bounce back in the Europa League with a 2-0 victory over Union SG.
Though not their best performance, Liverpool secured their first clean sheet in five games, which will boost their confidence.
In their previous encounters, Brighton proved to be a difficult opponent for Liverpool, defeating them twice at the Amex Stadium.
Still, Liverpool seeks revenge and aims to exploit Brighton’s defensive vulnerabilities.
With both teams coming off Europa League matches, fatigue may play a role, but Liverpool’s stronger squad depth could give them the edge.
Team News:
Brighton & Hove Albion will be without Pervis Estupinan due to a thigh injury, joining Jakub Moder and Julio Enciso on the sidelines.
James Milner and Adam Lallana also face fitness concerns. Tariq Lamptey is expected to continue deputizing on the left flank, while Evan Ferguson might start upfront.
Liverpool will miss Curtis Jones and Diogo Jota due to suspension.
Cody Gakpo suffered a knee injury, and Stefan Bajcetic, Caoimhin Kelleher, and Thiago Alcantara are unavailable due to various fitness issues.
Ryan Gravenberch could make his first Premier League start, and Wataru Endo might offer a defensive presence.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Verbruggen;
Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Lamptey;
Gilmour, Gross;
March, Pedro, Mitoma;
Ferguson
Liverpool:
Alisson;
Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson;
Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch;
Salah, Nunez, Diaz
Prediction:
Both teams may feel the effects of their Europa League matches, but Brighton might be at a disadvantage after their exhausting journey from Marseille.
Liverpool, with their stronger squad and rest advantage, should capitalize on Brighton’s defensive weaknesses.
Expect an entertaining game with goals, but Liverpool is likely to emerge victorious.
- Final Score Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-3 Liverpool