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>Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion Predictions, Picks & Odds – 25/10/2026
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Liverpool sit fifth in the table but their home form tells a troubling story: no wins, two draws, and a defeat at Anfield this season. That sole home loss, a chastening 0-3 reverse against Manchester City, exposed defensive frailties Andoni Iraola will be desperate to address. The absence of Dominik Szoboszlai through a lingering hamstring problem and Jeremie Frimpong's muscle complaint further thins the squad, though Ryan Gravenberch returns from suspension.
Brighton arrive at Anfield in considerably better shape, occupying third place with a formidable record of three wins and a draw from their last four outings. Their away form has been particularly impressive, boasting two victories on the road already. Fabian Hürzeler's side rotated heavily in their recent Conference League fixture, meaning fresh legs should be available for this one. A 2-1 win over Liverpool in March underlines that the Seagulls harbour no fear of this particular opponent.
Brighton's attacking output this season has been remarkable, averaging three goals per match while maintaining a clean sheet in two thirds of their fixtures. That defensive solidity, paired with Liverpool's modest home return of 1.2 goals per match, creates a clear structural imbalance. The Seagulls also won the reverse fixture 2-1, reinforcing their credentials as genuine contenders at Anfield.
Liverpool's squad concerns compound the issue. Dominik Szoboszlai remains sidelined with a hamstring problem, while Jeremie Frimpong has joined him on the treatment table with a muscle complaint. Ryan Gravenberch returns from suspension, but Iraola's options remain thin. Brighton, by contrast, rotated heavily in European competition, meaning fresh legs for their key performers.
The draw or away double chance represents the value selection here. Brighton's superior league position, third against Liverpool's fifth, reflects a genuine quality gap rather than a statistical quirk. At 3.33 for the outright away win and 3.75 for the draw, backing the Seagulls to avoid defeat looks well supported by the underlying numbers and recent head-to-head form.
Trends to Know about Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- Brighton average three goals per match
- Liverpool winless at Anfield this season
- Seagulls hold 67% clean sheet rate
Form & Statistics: Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool
Recent form
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Brighton & Hove Albion
Recent form
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Lineups: Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool
Starters
- 1 Alisson
- 2 Ronald Araujo
- 3 Jérémy Jacquet
- 4 Virgil van Dijk
- 5 Milos Kerkez
- 6 Alexis Mac Allister
- 7 Ryan Gravenberch
- 8 Cody Gakpo
- 9 Florian Wirtz
- 10 Bradley Barcola
- 11 Alexander Isak
Bench
- Joe Gomez
- Kostas Tsimikas
- Victor Muñoz
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Trey Nyoni
- Lewis Koumas
- Rio Ngumoha
Absent
- Wataru Endo (suspended)
- Federico Chiesa (suspended)
- Hugo Ekitiké (injury)
- Conor Bradley (Significant knee injury, long-term (targeting Nov 22 return))
- Giovanni Leoni (ACL injury (not played since Sep 2025, delayed return to training))
- Dominik Szoboszlai (Hamstring injury (recurrence, 'still not healed', no confirmed return date))
- Jeremie Frimpong (Muscle injury (hamstring, no confirmed return date))
Brighton & Hove Albion
Starters
- 1 Bart Verbruggen
- 2 Ferdi Kadıoğlu
- 3 Luka Vušković
- 4 Lewis Dunk
- 5 Olivier Boscagli
- 6 Pascal Groß
- 7 Chema Andrés
- 8 Diego Gómez
- 9 Yasin Ayari
- 10 Maxim De Cuyper
- 11 Charalampos Kostoulas
Bench
- Jaouen Hadjam
- Georginio Rutter
- Promise David
- Ibrahim Osman
- Costinha
- Jason Steele
- Matt O'Riley
- Malick Yalcouyé
Absent
- Yankuba Minteh (injury)
- Mats Wieffer (Not yet available (getting closer to fitness))
Medium confidence
Both sides line up in a 4-2-3-1, setting the stage for a tactically familiar contest at Anfield. Florian Wirtz operates in the number ten role for Liverpool, with the creative burden behind Alexander Isak, while Brighton's midfield pairing of Groß and Chema Andrés will look to disrupt the hosts' rhythm from the off.
Brighton's shape mirrors Liverpool's almost exactly, which should make for a compelling battle in the central zones. Virgil van Dijk anchors the Liverpool backline against a Brighton attack that will rely on movement and combination play to find openings, and Fabian Hürzeler's side have shown enough quality this season to make Anfield uncomfortable.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
How to Watch Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match?
What time is Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
Liverpool welcome Brighton to Anfield on Saturday 25 October 2026, with kickoff set for 2:00 PM local time.
Where is Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion being played?
This fixture takes place at Anfield, Liverpool's iconic home ground on Merseyside.
How Can I Watch Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion on TV and Live Stream?
This match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League in the United Kingdom.