Liverpool vs Brighton Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Liverpool host Brighton at Anfield on Sunday in a Premier League matchup where the visitors sit above them in the standings. Our Liverpool vs Brighton prediction leans hard toward goals.

Andoni Iraola's Liverpool still look like a work in progress. The Reds are winless at Anfield in the Premier League this season and have scored just twice in those home outings.

Brighton arrive red-hot after winning their last four Premier League games without conceding. The latest was a 5-0 rout of Crystal Palace, and Fabian Hürzeler's side are dangerous on the break.

History still favors the hosts. Liverpool have won their last 4 home games against Brighton in all competitions, but the Seagulls may never get a better shot at Anfield than this.

Liverpool vs Brighton Recent Results

Liverpool have lost just once in 11 games across all competitions under Iraola. They also showed some spine in the Champions League, coming from behind to beat Villarreal at Anfield with Florian Wirtz on the scoresheet, and Alexander Isak struck in a comeback win at Brentford. The results are there. The home league form is not.

Brighton's Premier League run is the story, with a clean sheet in each of their last four league outings. Europe has been bumpier, after a scoreless tie at FK Jablonec in the Conference League. Charalampos Kostoulas leads the line, Pascal Groß pulls the strings in midfield, and this team's counterattack is lethal.

Liverpool vs Brighton Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Liverpool: H. Ekitiké (Injured/out), G. Leoni (Injured/out), C. Bradley (Injured/out), J. Frimpong (Injured/out), D. Szoboszlai (Injured/doubtful)

Brighton: K. Mitoma (Injured/out), S. Tzimas (Injured/out), E. Ferguson (Injured/out), Y. Minteh (Injured/out), M. Wieffer (Injured/out), Z. Yohanna (Injured/out), P. Struijk (Injured/doubtful)

Liverpool

Ryan Gravenberch returns after serving a one-game ban against Brentford and slots in next to Alexis Mac Allister in the probable XI. Jeremie Frimpong misses out with a muscle injury, while Dominik Szoboszlai is doubtful after picking up a muscle injury last weekend. Rio Ngumoha is pushing for a start after an excellent Champions League showing, but the teenager may have to settle for the bench.

Brighton

Mats Wieffer, Yankuba Minteh, Zadok Yohanna, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson remain sidelined. Pascal Struijk is hoping to return from a thigh injury, while summer signing Femi Azeez remains a doubt as he chases his Premier League debut. Brighton are set to name an unchanged side, which keeps the Liverpool vs Brighton lineups picture simple on the visiting end.

Liverpool vs Brighton Predicted Lineup

Liverpool

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Becker, M. Kerkez, V. v. Dijk, J. Jacquet, R. Araujo, A. Mac Allister, R. Gravenberch, C. Gakpo, F. Wirtz, B. Barcola, A. Isak

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: B. Verbruggen, O. Boscagli, L. Dunk, L. Vuskovic, F. Kadioglu, C. Andrés, P. Groß, M. D. Cuyper, Y. Ayari, D. Gómez, C. Kostoulas

Liverpool vs Brighton Key Stats & Game Facts

• There have been 28+ shots taken in 6 of the last 6 Premier League meetings between Brighton and Liverpool.
• Brighton have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 4 Premier League games.
• Alexander Isak has recorded 1+ shots on target in 6 of his last 6 Premier League appearances.
• Charalampos Kostoulas has scored in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances.
• Alexis Mac Allister has been carded in 3 of his last 4 Premier League appearances against Brighton.

Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our prediction is a 2-1 Liverpool win. The hosts are the favorite on the Moneyline at +120 (Polymarket), and that's fair. Their home record against Brighton matters more than a flat Premier League start at Anfield, and Isak gives them a finisher in form. Brighton have too much counterattacking quality to get shut out, though, and the Liverpool vs Brighton betting odds lean toward goals at both ends.

Best Picks

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals in 10 of their last 11 meetings with Brighton. The Total Goals Over/Under market is the cleanest way into this one. The projection lands on 3.25 total goals, and there have been 3+ goals in 7 of the last 8 Premier League meetings between these clubs.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both sides have strong attacking records and Brighton have scored 2+ in 6 of their last 7 league games. Both Teams To Score is the natural partner here. Both teams carry a projection of well over a goal each, and with Brighton's counterattack facing a Liverpool side missing several bodies, a Liverpool clean sheet is a hard sell.

Liverpool vs Brighton Same Game Parlay

Our Liverpool vs Brighton Same Game Parlay picks stack a Liverpool Moneyline win, Alexander Isak to score, both teams to score and Chema Andrés to be shown a card.

Liverpool on the Moneyline is the anchor. They have won their last 4 home games against Brighton in all competitions, and that run carries more weight than their slow start at Anfield.

Alexander Isak in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has scored in 4 of his last 5 Premier League appearances and leads the line in the probable XI.

Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 6 Premier League meetings, and Brighton's attack is in no mood to be kept quiet.

Chema Andrés in the To Be Shown A Card market. He sits in Brighton's double pivot against Liverpool's playmakers, and an aggressive Brighton side gives this leg some bite.

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Liverpool vs Brighton Talking Points

Watch the weather. The Met Office issued wind warnings across Merseyside for Storm Boelo, with gusts forecast up to 80 mph, and a windy afternoon tends to make games messy and direct, which hardly hurts a goals angle. Brighton also have a point to prove after their scoreless tie in Europe, with Fabian Hürzeler admitting, "we weren't good at the basics." Iraola's group showed against Villarreal that they play with freedom when they feel they have "nothing to lose." The visitors have won just once in their last 10 Premier League visits to Liverpool, but this is the best shot they have had in a while to change that.

Liverpool vs Brighton Predictions FAQs

When is the Liverpool vs Brighton Premier League game?

The game is on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with kickoff at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT. It is part of the 2026/2027 Premier League season.

Where is Liverpool vs Brighton being played?

The game is being played at Anfield.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Brighton?

The listed broadcaster for this game is Sky Sports PL.

Who is in the probable Liverpool lineup for Liverpool vs Brighton?

Liverpool's probable starting lineup includes A. Becker, M. Kerkez, V. v. Dijk, J. Jacquet, R. Araujo, A. M. Allister, R. Gravenberch, C. Gakpo, F. Wirtz, B. Barcola and A. Isak.

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