Liverpool Clash with Brighton in High-Stakes FA Cup Fourth Round Showdown: Team News, Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Following their commanding victory at Sunderland on Wednesday evening, Liverpool continue their FA Cup journey with a home fixture against Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round.
The Reds were feeling dejected after another late collapse last Sunday, when Manchester City mounted a stunning comeback to secure a 2–1 triumph that breathed new life into the Premier League title contest.
The journey to the Stadium of Light looked challenging following that setback, particularly with Dominik Szoboszlai serving a suspension, but Arne Slot's team dominated Sunderland on their home turf and handed the Black Cats their first home loss of the campaign, thanks to a Virgil van Dijk header.
Brighton have managed only one triumph at Anfield during the Premier League era, and approach this match in terrible form. Fabian Hürzeler's squad are without a win in six league matches, with their most recent victory across all competitions coming in the third round when they defeated Manchester United 2–1 at Old Trafford.
The away team suffered defeat on their last trip to Merseyside, with Hugo Ekitiké netting twice in Liverpool's 2–0 triumph before the Christmas period.
What Time Does Liverpool vs. Brighton Kick Off?
What Time Does Liverpool vs. Brighton Kick Off?
Liverpool vs. Brighton Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Liverpool vs. Brighton Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Liverpool (WLWWL) | Brighton (LLDLD) |
|---|---|
Sunderland 0–1 Liverpool | Aston Villa 1–0 Brighton |
Liverpool 1–2 Man City | Brighton 0–1 Crystal Palace |
Liverpool 4–1 Newcastle | Brighton 1–1 Everton |
Liverpool 6–0 Qarabağ | Fulham 2–1 Brighton |
Bournemouth 3–2 Liverpool | Brighton 1–1 Bournemouth |
How to Watch Liverpool vs. Brighton on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Liverpool vs. Brighton on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel / Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | ESPN Select, fuboTV, ESPN App |
Canada | Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Plus, Sportsnet 360 |
Mexico | FOX One |
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool Team News
Slot gave Wataru Endo an uncommon starting role at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday during Liverpool's right-back availability issues, but the Japanese player lasted only sixty minutes before sustaining a serious injury that should keep him sidelined for an extended period.
Luckily for the Reds, Joe Gomez has overcome a hip problem and is ready for this weekend, while Dominik Szoboszlai can return following his one-match ban.
Szoboszlai should immediately return to the Liverpool starting eleven, probably at full-back, and there might be chances for Giorgi Mamardashvili and Federico Chiesa.
Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley remain long-term casualties. Jeremie Frimpong might be unavailable for the remainder of February due to a muscle problem.
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Brighton
Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs. Brighton
Liverpool predicted lineup vs. Brighton (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Gomez, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Ngumoha; Chiesa.
Brighton Team News
Brighton Team News
Hürzeler has verified that Brighton sustained no new injuries during Wednesday's narrow loss at Aston Villa, so Jan Paul van Hecke, who appeared to pick up a minor issue, should be fine to keep his defensive position.
Brighton are also expected to benefit from Mats Wieffer's comeback. The Dutch player has been absent for the last nine matches with a toe injury, and Hürzeler mentioned his squad greatly missed the former Feyenoord midfielder.
Yasin Ayari remains out with a shoulder issue but should return shortly, while Stefanos Tzimas, Solly March and Adam Webster are long-term injury casualties.
Brighton Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Brighton Predicted Lineup vs. Liverpool
Brighton predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Steele; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadıoğlu; Hinshelwood, Baleba; Minteh, Gómez, Mitoma; Welbeck.
Liverpool vs. Brighton Score Prediction
Liverpool vs. Brighton Score Prediction
Although Slot indicated that Brighton's position in the Premier League table doesn't reflect their true ability, their current poor run cannot be ignored. The Seagulls have secured just one victory in 2026, and their present form indicates it will be extremely difficult for them to travel to Anfield and emerge victorious.
Excluding the closing moments against Man City last week, Liverpool have performed quite well recently and their reaction at Wearside was highly impressive.
Brighton were thoroughly beaten in the previous encounter between these sides, but they did eliminate Liverpool from the FA Cup at this stage two seasons back. Hürzeler's team are unlikely to surrender completely on Saturday evening and should make the cup match competitive, but the Reds might edge it.