Liverpool have won only four of their last 11 meetings with Brighton & Hove Albion, albeit the Seagulls have won only one of their last 11 visits to Anfield, their most-recent league victory there in front of supporters coming in 1982.
Liverpool vs Brighton preview
After claiming a much-needed victory on Tuesday night, can Liverpool start to stabilise? In mid-week, Arne Slot's side enjoyed an impressive victory over last season's beaten finalists Internazionale in the Champions League. The clash at San Siro was far from a classic, with Ibrahima Konaté controversially seeing an opener disallowed, before referee Felix Zwayer awarded the visitors a very late, very soft spot-kick, one that Dominik Szoboszlai emphatically dispatched. This win propelled the Reds up to ninth in the gigantic table, with fixtures against Olympique de Marseille and Qarabağ remaining.
Back in the Premier League, Slot's side relinquished both a 2-0 and then a 3-2 advantage at Elland Road last Saturday night, with Leeds snatching a 96th minute equaliser. This means Liverpool have accumulated just eight points from their last ten league outings, so are down in tenth, ahead of next weekend's trip to Tottenham, their final fixture before Christmas. They are though unbeaten in four across all competitions, to put a positive spin on it, so can they extend that streak here?
Well, given their hosts' form, Brighton & Hove Albion surely must fancy their chances of a famous victory. Last Sunday, Fabian Hürzeler's team were both frustrated and relieved to draw 1-1 with West Ham United by the South Coast. After falling 1-0 down, the Albion required a stoppage time equaliser from Georginio Rutter to salvage a share of the spoils; remarkably, after failing to muster a single shot on target for 90 minutes, they had four during a frenetic injury time.
This continued a generally disappointing week for Brighton, having been beaten 4-3 by Aston Villa four nights earlier, despite leading 2-0 half an hour into that one. Nevertheless, the Seagulls have only suffered two defeats in 11 matches, winning five of them, so are currently eighth, above the champions on goal difference. Here, who will prevail come Saturday afternoon on Merseyside?
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 43.
- Liverpool Wins: 23. Draws: 12. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 8.
Liverpool team news
We are yet to address the major Liverpool news which concerns Mohamed Salah's availability. Following his post-match comments in Leeds, he did not travel to Milan in mid-week.
With the Egyptian heading to the Africa Cup of Nations after this match, could this be the last time he's ever seen at Anfield, and he will he do so from the pitch, the subs' bench or the stands?
In terms of who will start, Arne Slot switched to a 4-4-2 diamond formation at San Siro, so was this just Inter-specific, or a potentially winning formula?
Well, Conor Bradley is suspended due to yellow card accumulating, while Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong, Wataru Endō and Cody Gakpo are all sidelined, limiting Slot's options. Lastly, Dominik Szoboszlai will sit out next Saturday's clash with Spurs if cautioned.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-4-2): Alisson; Gomez, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Ekitiké, Isak.
Liverpool player to watch vs Brighton
Alexander Isak has still scored just two in 14 appearances for Liverpool thus far, but he did twice net against Brighton last season, so can he bag a goal here to kick-start his form?
Brighton team news
Fabian Hürzeler is without Adam Wesbter, Solly March and Kaoru Mitoma, but his treatment room is starting to empty.
Ferdi Kadıoğlu could continue to be deployer further forward, in front of Maxim De Cuyper, with Georginio Rutter getting the nod over Diego Gómez in the number ten role.
Lewis Dunk, Mats Wieffer, Gómez and Kadıoğlu are all one yellow card away from missing next weekend's meeting with Sunderland, as is Carlos Baleba, albeit he's heading to AFCON anyway.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Dunk, van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Georginio, Kadıoğlu; Welbeck.
Brighton player to watch vs Liverpool
Danny Welbeck has seven Premier League goals to his name this season, while he has only ever netted on three occasions in 26 meetings with Liverpool, albeit two of those have come in the colours of Brighton, so could he be their hero again?
Liverpool vs Brighton prediction
Liverpool matches are essentially impossible to predict right now. Goals are guaranteed at Anfield, and we are backing Brighton to add to the Reds' misery: Liverpool 1-2 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Liverpool vs Brighton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network 3 Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Brighton in the Premier League?
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Saturday 13 December 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (GMT), 10:00 (ET) & 7:00 (PT).