Liverpool face a tough Premier League game away at Brighton just three days after their midweek Europa League clash. Despite their recent loss to Tottenham and controversial officiating, Liverpool have had a strong start to the 2023/24 campaign, earning 16 points in the league and remaining unbeaten in Cup competitions. It is expected that Jurgen Klopp will rotate the starting XI to keep players fresh for the Brighton game, which is seen as the last chance to avenge the controversy at Spurs.
In the head-to-head record, Liverpool has historically come out on top against Brighton, winning 20 times, drawing 11, and losing seven in the 38 matches played between the two teams. However, in the last ten matches, Liverpool has struggled to win against Brighton, only securing four victories with the other six resulting in dropped points. Last season, Brighton defeated Liverpool twice, once in the Premier League with a 3-0 win and once in the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-1 victory. Despite Brighton’s recent form, including a 6-1 loss to Aston Villa, the upcoming match is expected to be challenging for Liverpool as Brighton is just one point below them in the league table.
For viewers in the UK, the game will be shown as the early kick-off on Sky Sports. European viewers can find the game on DAZN, while in the US, it is available on the USA Network, NBCSports.com, and via FuboTV.
In team news, Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to return to the starting XI as he is now fully fit. Cody Gakpo will be unavailable due to an injury sustained during the Tottenham match, but he is expected to only miss two games before being available for selection after the international break. Diogo Jota and Curtis Jones will also miss the game due to suspensions, and Thiago Alcantara remains injured. Stefan Bajcetic is another doubt for Liverpool, while Darwin Nuñez’s fitness will be assessed closer to the match.
For Brighton, Julio Enciso, Jakub Moder, and Pascal Gross will be absent due to injuries. Former Liverpool player James Milner will also be out until after the international break with a muscular issue.
The predicted lineup for Liverpool is expected to be their strongest XI as they aim to make a statement following the controversial defeat to Tottenham. The predicted score is a 2-1 victory for Liverpool.
Overall, Liverpool faces a tough test against Brighton, who have recently had the upper hand in their matchups. Liverpool will be looking to avenge their loss to Tottenham and maintain their strong start to the season.
