Liverpool will kick off the weekend with an away trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in what is shaping up to be a pivotal fixture.
Liverpool’s 4–0 victory over Galatasaray during the weekend served as a strong response, with the team representing England well in the UEFA Champions League.
This upcoming match presents an opportunity for Liverpool to build on that result. A win would consolidate their momentum and strengthen their push for a top-four finish this season.
Brighton, however, will not be an easy opponent. They currently sit 12th in the 2025/26 Premier League table with 40 points, just 9 points behind Liverpool, who are in 5th position. A victory for Brighton would reduce the gap to 6 points.
Unlike Liverpool, Brighton have not had a midweek fixture and will be well-rested. However, Liverpool’s performance against Galatasaray, along with strong displays from Dominik Szoboszlai, Mohamed Salah, and Ryan Gravenberch, is expected to boost confidence within the squad.
Mohamed Salah’s goal in that match could also be significant for his form, especially as he has yet to reach double figures this season, despite being the Player of the Season in 2024/25.
Looking at recent head-to-head records, Liverpool have won 2 of the last 3 encounters, with Brighton winning once. Historically, this fixture rarely ends in draws, only 2 draws in the last 10 meetings, alongside 5 Liverpool wins and 3 Brighton victories.
Fans, pundits, and analysts still lean toward a Liverpool win, although concerns remain about occasional lapses in concentration that could impact the outcome.
