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>Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction & Betting Tips – 25/10/2026
Anfield hosts a fascinating Premier League encounter on Saturday 25 October as Liverpool welcome Brighton & Hove Albion in the afternoon kickoff. The Reds sit fifth, still searching for consistency after a bruising home defeat to Manchester City, while the Seagulls arrive in third place and brimming with confidence. With both sides harbouring ambitions of securing European football, the stakes are considerable. Brighton's superb away form this term makes this a genuine test of Liverpool's credentials on their own patch.
Match Analysis
Brighton & Hove Albion arrive at Anfield as the structural superior this season, priced at 3.10 and sitting 3rd in the Premier League. Their 3.0 goals-per-game average and 67% clean-sheet rate underline a team operating at a different level.
- 3.0 goals per game and only 0.8 conceded per game, the best attacking-defensive balance in this fixture.
- 67% clean-sheet rate this season dwarfs any defensive metric Liverpool can currently offer.
- 2-1 win at Anfield in March 2026 confirms Brighton are not intimidated by this venue or crowd.
- Key starters returning after heavy Conference League rotation, giving Brighton a clear freshness advantage.
Liverpool enter as the home side but are priced at 2.10, reflecting a deeply troubled campaign. No Premier League home wins this season, a 0-3 hammering by Manchester City, and two confirmed absentees make Anfield a fragile fortress right now.
- No PL home wins in four attempts this season, including a 0-3 loss to Manchester City.
- Szoboszlai and Frimpong both out with hamstring issues, stripping Liverpool of creativity and width.
- Liverpool's 1.2 goals-per-game average at home signals a chronic attacking deficiency this term.
Key point: With Liverpool's misfiring attack facing Brighton's elite defence, the draw double chance covering Brighton is reinforced by 4.00 as a complementary value angle.
Form & Statistics: Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Brighton & Hove Albion
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
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 mirrored contest at Anfield. Florian Wirtz operates in the number ten role for Liverpool, with Alexander Isak leading the line, and the onus will be on Brighton's double pivot to contain the creativity flowing through the home side's midfield.
Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton are no strangers to pressing high and disrupting rhythm, and Pascal Groß brings considerable Premier League experience to anchor their own midfield structure. With both lineups drawn from probable rather than confirmed sources, a late change or two cannot be entirely ruled out before kickoff.
Our Verdict
Our pick for this fixture is Draw or Away (X2). Brighton's outstanding attacking output of three goals per match, combined with a 67% clean-sheet rate on the road, makes the Seagulls formidable opponents for a Liverpool side winless at home this term. The visitors' away record of two wins from three further supports the selection at 3.10. Liverpool's porous defence, exposed in that 0-3 defeat to Manchester City, offers little reassurance. Both teams to score at 1.44 also merits consideration given the hosts' vulnerability at the back.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion?
The double chance covering draw or Brighton, aligned with our X2 prediction at 62% confidence, is the most compelling angle here. Liverpool's dismal home form, two key absentees in Szoboszlai and Frimpong, and Brighton's superior goals-per-match average all point away from a home win. The away side at 3.10 represents genuine value given the structural quality gap.
What time does Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion kick off?
This Premier League fixture kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Sunday, 25th October 2026, with Anfield in Liverpool serving as the venue. Factor in your local time difference accordingly, as the ground promises a charged atmosphere despite the hosts' indifferent form on home soil this season.
Where can I watch Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for Premier League fixtures vary depending on your territory. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically shared across Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and Amazon Prime Video. Supporters are advised to consult their local listings or the Premier League's official channels to confirm which broadcaster holds the rights for this particular fixture.
What is Liverpool's recent record against Brighton & Hove Albion?
Brighton's recent head-to-head record against Liverpool makes for uncomfortable reading for the home faithful. The Seagulls claimed a 2-1 victory over Liverpool as recently as March 2026, and their away record this season, comprising two wins and one defeat, underlines that Hürzeler's side travel to Anfield in confident rather than deferential mood.