Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction: Lineups, Odds and Stats

*Odds are subject to change.

Liverpool will welcome Brighton to Anfield in round 16 of the 2025-26 English Premier League (EPL) season. Few pundits would have predicted Liverpool to be level on points with their south coast rivals. Yet, both teams are just three points off the top four.

The game will start at 3:00 pm on Saturday, 13 December 2025. Craig Pawson is the referee in charge of the action at Anfield.

Match Prediction

I predict a Liverpool win. Recent results suggest Arne Slot has found some balance in his first XI, and the Reds have plenty of firepower to secure the three points.

My alternative pick is over 2.5 goals. All of the last five Liverpool-Brighton meetings ended with three or more goals, and I see no change here.

Liverpool Latest News & Analysis

Liverpool have 23 points from 15 EPL matches (W7 D2 L6) and sit in tenth position. The Reds have a level goal difference, with 24 goals at both ends.

They are now unbeaten in four, including a resilient 1-0 victory at Inter Milan in Champions League action and a recent 2-0 win at West Ham. But in EPL round 15, the Reds let slip a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 at Leeds.

Even though Liverpool are without a win in three matches at Anfield, this four-game undefeated run could reignite their season. Before this spell, the Reds suffered a terrible run of nine defeats in 12 games.

Despite recent positive results, tensions are rife at Anfield, as Arne Slot left Mo Salah out of the last four games.

To compound Slots’ troubles, long-term injury keeps out Giovanni Leoni (knee). Stefan Bajcetic and Jeremie Frimpong (hamstring) are both unavailable. Cody Gakpo is out for a few weeks, and Federico Chiesa (illness) and Wataru Endo (hamstring) could miss this Saturday’s game.

Right-back Conor Bradley is suspended due to a fifth yellow card of the season at Leeds.

Player in Focus

Hugo Ekitike has five EPL goals plus one assist in 2025-26. The Frenchman hit a quickfire double at Leeds last Saturday. You can back Ekitike to score first at odds of 6.0 (Bet365).

Brighton Latest News & Analysis

Brighton sit seventh in the EPL table on 23 points (W6 D5 L4). This top-half league position means the squad is in an upbeat mood, with a goal difference of plus four (scored 25, conceded 21).

The Seagulls have only one defeat in their previous six games after rescuing a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham. Round 14 saw a 4-3 loss at home to high-flying Aston Villa, after two home wins in a row where they beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 and Brentford 2-1.

Brighton’s away form offers hope for the journey to Liverpool. They’ve experienced one defeat in five recent away trips (W2 D2 L1) with two successive clean sheets.

On the fitness front, Solly March, Stefanos Tzimas, and Adam Webster are out with knee injuries. Kaoru Mitoma is struggling with an ankle issue. Yasin Ayari and Tommy Watson are both doubtful due to unspecified fitness issues.

Head Coach Fabian Hürzeler has no suspensions in his squad.

Player in Focus

Danny Welbeck is leading Brighton’s attack with panache. The former Man United and Arsenal forward has struck seven times in 15 EPL games. So, I may take a chance on Welbeck to score a goal (3.20 at Bet365).

Liverpool vs Brighton Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Alisson Becker – Joe Gomez, Ibrahim Konate, Virgil Van Dijk, Milos Kerkez – Curtis Jones, Ryan Graveberch – Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz – Alexander Isak

Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen – Mats Wieffer, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Ferdi Kadioglu – Diego Gomez, Carlos Baleba – Brajan Gruda, Yankuba Minteh, Maxim De Cuyper – Danny Welbeck

Liverpool vs Brighton Previous Meetings

Both teams rejoiced in four wins from the last ten H2H battles. These games had plenty of goalmouth action, with over 2.5 goals nine times out of ten, and both teams scored on eight occasions.

Liverpool have won three of the previous five, which all featured over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net.

Where to Watch Liverpool vs Brighton Live on TV?

This game is not televised live due to the Saturday 3:00 pm blackout rule. Instead, you can watch match highlights on Match of the Day or the Sky Sports app.

Liverpool could dominate at Anfield

This match will see Liverpool continue their mini-run by beating a confident Brighton outfit. We should also see a flurry of goals at Anfield this Saturday, as two high-scoring teams clash.