Liverpool v Brighton – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Liverpool have won just four of their last 12 matches vs the Seagulls. Mohamed Salah has 10 goals in his last 16 fixtures vs Brighton.

Match: Liverpool v Brighton
When: Saturday, 13 Dec 2025

Liverpool Form

Liverpool are unbeaten in three matches, but their performances are still a long way below par. Prior to this three-match unbeaten streak, they had lost nine of 12 matches. A 3-0 loss at Man City and a 3-0 loss at Anfield to Nottingham Forest were poor results.

A 4-1 home loss followed to PSV as their defensive woes were laid bare. After winning 2-0 at ten-man West Ham, they’ve had two poor draws. A 1-1 stalemate at home to Sunderland was followed by a 3-3 draw at Leeds having led 2-0 and 3-2.

Liverpool Team News

Arne Slot stated that a conversation with Mohamed Salah would determine if he plays any part in this match. Defenders Jeremie Frimpong and Giovani Leoni are out injured and Conor Bradley is suspended.

Wataru Endo is injured in midfield and Cody Gakpo is ruled out with a muscle injury. Federico Chiesa is back in training and could be involved.

Liverpool Motivation

The Reds really need a win at home to start turning Anfield into a fortress again. A draw would feel like a loss.

Arne Slot has focused on being compact of late. The Reds won’t too open defensively here either.

Brighton Form

Brighton sit eighth in the EPL table, ahead of Liverpool and on goal difference. They are just three points off the top four. They have 15 points from eight games at home, but that eight points in seven away fixtures. Their last six matches have seen just one defeat. They beat Leeds 3-0 at home before drawing 0-0 at Crystal Palace.

A 2-1 home win over Brentford after 1-0 down saw 64% possession. Brighton put up 2.00 xG and 17 shots in a 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest. From 2-0 up, they lost 4-3 at home to Aston Villa in an even match. Their last match saw a 1-1 home draw vs West Ham as they netted in the 91^st minute. It was a deserved result as they had 22 shots.           

Brighton Team News

James Milner and Yasin Ayari are set to return in midfield after injuries. Kaoru Mitoma was injured in training last week and will need a late fitness test.

Solly March and Adam Webster are out with long-term problems, although the former is nearing a return. Brajan Gruda is pushing for a start, unless fullback Max De Cuyper plays as a winger again.

Brighton Motivation

The Seagulls will play without fear at Anfield. They will see the Reds as beatable in their current form.

Brighton will try to attack and to dominate possession. This is a free hit for them, so they can play with freedom.

Key Stats

• Liverpool have lost 9 of their last 16 matches
• Liverpool have won 3 of their last 4 matches vs Brighton (1 win in 8 before that)
• Liverpool’s Salah has 10 goals in his last 16 matches vs Brighton
• Brighton have lost just 1 of their last 6 matches
• Brighton have kept clean sheets in their last 2 away matches

Verdict

This match should be exciting to watch. Brighton have every chance of leaving Anfield with a point, and that offers great value.

Best Bet: Brighton win/draw double chance at 2.15

Value Bet: Draw at 4.15

Goalscorer Tip: Salah to score anytime