Liverpool Clash with Brighton: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups, and What to Expect
Liverpool can capitalize on their important midweek triumph against Inter when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League this Saturday.
The continuing Mohamed Salah controversy has dominated headlines following his post-match comments after Leeds United last weekend, but the Reds have shown significant improvement without the Egyptian star. They remain undefeated in the four matches he hasn't started, including victories against West Ham United and Inter.
A composed performance at San Siro enabled Arne Slot to secure a vital victory while Salah watched from home. A disputed late spot-kick scored by Dominik Szoboszlai and a well-earned shutout was precisely what Liverpool needed to restore confidence following late disappointment at Leeds last Saturday.
Nevertheless, their recent home record has been extremely concerning. After a 1–0 triumph over Real Madrid, the Reds have now failed to win in three consecutive matches at Anfield and have endured embarrassing three-goal losses to both Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven. Brighton will be eager to capitalize.
The Seagulls certainly possess the pace and creative attacking play to exploit an underperforming defense. They have found the net in each of their last six encounters with the Reds and haven't been shut out at Anfield since August 2018. They will believe they can create chaos on Merseyside this weekend.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the Anfield clash.
What Time Does Liverpool vs. Brighton Kick Off?
Liverpool vs. Brighton Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Liverpool | Brighton |
|---|---|
Inter 0–1 Liverpool - 09/12/25 | Brighton 1–1 West Ham - 07/12/25 |
Leeds 3–3 Liverpool - 06/12/25 | Brighton 3–4 Aston Villa - 03/12/25 |
Liverpool 1–1 Sunderland - 03/12/25 | Nottingham Forest 0–2 Brighton - 30/11/25 |
West Ham 0–2 Liverpool - 30/11/25 | Brighton 2–1 Brentford - 22/11/25 |
Liverpool 1–4 PSV Eindhoven - 26/11/25 | Crystal Palace 0–0 Brighton - 09/11/25 |
How to Watch Liverpool vs. Brighton on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Not televised—radio coverage available on BBC Radio Merseyside, BBC Radio 5 Live, talkSPORT |
United States | NBCSN, Peacock |
Canada | fuboTV, Fubo Sports Network 3, DAZN |
Mexico | Not televised |
Liverpool Team News
Salah was excluded from the squad midweek following his remarkable outburst and Slot has disclosed that crucial discussions occurred on Friday to determine whether the 33-year-old will appear against Brighton. The Egyptian will subsequently join Egypt for the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of an uncertain January transfer period.
Liverpool do have mandatory absences elsewhere with Conor Bradley suspended after accumulating five Premier League yellow cards and players like Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, Jayden Danns and Jeremie Frimpong all sidelined with long-term injuries.
Slot has also confirmed that Cody Gakpo and Wataru Endo will be unavailable for "weeks" with muscle and ankle problems respectively, while Alexander Isak's starting role is questionable after sustaining a minor injury against Inter.
On a positive note, Federico Chiesa is available again after recovering from illness, but he won't start if Slot continues with the compact 4-4-2 diamond formation he employed against Inter.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Brighton
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Brighton (4-1-2-1-2): Alisson; Gomez, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch; Szoboszlai, Jones; Wirtz; Isak, Ekitiké,
Brighton Team News
Fabian Hürzeler has announced the return of four players from fitness concerns, including former Liverpool midfielder James Milner. The Englishman made 332 appearances for the Reds and is expected to be an option from the substitutes' bench.
Kaoru Mitoma is another significant returnee and could instantly return to the starting XI, while Yasin Ayari and Tommy Watson are also available following recent injuries.
The disappointing news is that young forward Stefanos Tzimas has been sidelined for the season with an ACL injury and he joins Adam Webster and Solly March in the medical facility.
Brighton Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Brighton predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Gómez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Liverpool vs. Brighton Score Prediction
Liverpool have demonstrated flashes of their previous quality in recent weeks but their displays remain well below the standards established last season during their Premier League title campaign. Their defense has the tendency to collapse at any time, while they have been far from spectacular in attack.
Brighton don't possess a particularly impressive away form this season but they have the counter-attacking ability to create genuine problems for Liverpool. Players like Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh will cause damage with their pace.
Liverpool will be eager to break their recent Anfield curse, but might have to settle for a third consecutive draw in the league.
Prediction: Liverpool 2–2 Brighton