Liverpool vs Brighton Preview: Recent Form, TV Coverage, Team Updates & Match Prediction
After lifting spirits with an impressive away win over Inter Milan in the Champions League, Liverpool now face the question: can they translate that European momentum into Premier League success this Saturday?
December began frustratingly for the Reds on the domestic front, with back-to-back draws against newly promoted Sunderland and Leeds. It was following the latter stalemate that Mohamed Salah publicly aired his frustrations — a moment that has continued to dominate headlines ever since.
This weekend, Arne Slot’s men host Brighton at Anfield in their final home fixture before Christmas. With no early kickoff on Saturday, the reigning champions have a chance to briefly climb into the top six if they can overcome the Seagulls, repeating last season’s home success against the same opponents.
Before kickoff, we assess both teams’ recent form, team news, and offer a prediction for the clash.
Liverpool’s campaign had been defined by clear outcomes — wins or defeats — until last week’s consecutive draws disrupted that pattern. Since the start of November, their league form has been inconsistent, with an even spread of victories, draws, and losses. After winning their opening five league games, the Reds have managed just two wins from the next ten. Still, avoiding defeat on Saturday would extend their unbeaten run across all competitions to five matches — their longest stretch since a seven-game winning streak earlier in the season.
Brighton, meanwhile, have stumbled slightly. They threw away a two-goal lead in a home defeat to Aston Villa before relying on a controversial late strike to rescue a point against West Ham. Despite that, the Seagulls remain one of the Premier League’s in-form sides over the last six matches and have yet to go more than two games without a win this season.
Team news will be closely monitored, particularly regarding Salah’s inclusion. Conor Bradley is ruled out through suspension, while Cody Gakpo, Wataru Endo and Jeremie Frimpong remain unavailable. Alexander Isak is a doubt, though Federico Chiesa has shaken off illness and could feature.
Brighton are hopeful Kaoru Mitoma, Yasin Ayari and former Liverpool midfielder James Milner will return, but Solly March is unlikely to be ready. Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas remain sidelined with longer-term injuries.
The key question remains: which version of Liverpool will show up? The composed, dominant side that conquered the San Siro — or the fragile unit dismantled by Nottingham Forest at Anfield?
Liverpool’s growing unbeaten run, combined with a slight dip in Brighton’s momentum, could arrive at just the right moment for Slot’s side. Still, history suggests this will be anything but straightforward against an opponent who has often troubled them.
Prediction: a narrow home win — just enough to send Anfield into the festive period with a smile. 🎄🔴