Liverpool have scored 13 goals in their last three matches. Brighton have scored nine in their last two home games. And somehow, neither side is even the Premier League’s top scorer this season.

Sunday’s meeting at Anfield has all the ingredients for a properly entertaining afternoon.

Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool have responded well to their 3-0 defeat against Manchester City, beating LASK 6-3, Brentford 2-1 and Villarreal 4-3.

That’s three victories, although conceding seven goals along the way suggests there’s still work to do defensively.

Brighton have been considerably more convincing.

Fabian Hürzeler’s side have won five consecutive Premier League matches, including a 3-0 victory over Arsenal and last weekend’s 5-0 demolition of Crystal Palace.

They’ve scored 23 league goals in seven matches and sit third in the table, five points behind leaders Manchester City.

Liverpool will have the Anfield advantage, but Brighton aren’t travelling north simply to admire the stadium.

What are the best betting tips for Liverpool vs Brighton?

Brighton draw no bet

Liverpool are favourites at Anfield, but Brighton’s performances this season make backing the visitors an interesting proposition.

Hürzeler’s side have won five consecutive Premier League matches, beating Arsenal, Sunderland and Crystal Palace without conceding a goal.

They’ve also scored 23 goals in seven league fixtures, an average of more than three per match.

Those aren’t the numbers of a side that should be dismissed simply because they’re playing away from home.

Liverpool have recovered from their defeat against Manchester City, but their defensive performances remain a concern.

The Reds conceded three against LASK and another three against Villarreal, despite winning both matches.

Their injury problems could make matters worse, with several defensive options unavailable.

Brighton have the attacking quality to exploit those weaknesses, and their recent victory over Arsenal demonstrates they can compete with the strongest opposition.

Backing the visitors with the draw-no-bet protection offers a more attractive alternative to simply taking a short price on Liverpool.

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals

It’s difficult to look at the recent results of these two teams and make a convincing argument for a quiet afternoon.

Liverpool’s last three matches have produced 19 goals, with Iraola’s side scoring 13 and conceding six.

Their 4-3 victory over Villarreal on Tuesday was another example of a team capable of scoring freely without always looking comfortable at the back.

Brighton have been just as dangerous going forward.

The Seagulls scored five against Crystal Palace last weekend, four against Kauno Žalgiris and three against Arsenal in September.

They’ve also demonstrated their ability to create chances away from home, beating Manchester United 3-2 earlier this season.

Brighton’s recent clean sheets deserve credit, but facing Liverpool at Anfield is a different challenge.

Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola give the hosts plenty of attacking quality, even with several players unavailable.

Both teams have the firepower to contribute, and combining goals at each end with at least three in the match offers a stronger price than backing either outcome individually.

Alexander Isak anytime goalscorer

Liverpool’s injury problems have left Alexander Isak carrying much of the responsibility in attack.

Hugo Ekitiké remains unavailable, while the absence of Dominik Szoboszlai has forced Iraola to make further changes to his attacking setup.

However, Isak should still receive plenty of service.

Florian Wirtz scored against Villarreal in midweek, while Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo provide options out wide.

Liverpool have scored 13 goals across their last three matches, so creating chances hasn’t been an issue.

Brighton’s defensive record is impressive, but Hürzeler’s attacking approach can leave space for opponents when possession breaks down.

Isak’s movement behind the defensive line could prove particularly important if Liverpool can move the ball forward quickly.

The Swedish striker offers a more ambitious individual selection than simply backing Liverpool to score.

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What is Liverpool’s predicted team?

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Alisson; Araújo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Nyoni; Gakpo, Wirtz, Barcola; Isak.

Injured: Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, Jeremie Frimpong, Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitiké, Víctor Muñoz.

Doubts: Bradley Barcola.

Suspended: None confirmed.

Liverpool’s injury problems continue to test Andoni Iraola’s squad.

Dominik Szoboszlai remains unavailable after aggravating a hamstring problem against Brentford, while Jeremie Frimpong is expected to miss several more weeks with a muscle injury.

Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are longer-term absentees, while Hugo Ekitiké is still recovering from an Achilles injury.

Bradley Barcola has also been managing a fitness concern, although he is expected to be available.

Alisson should start behind a defence featuring Ronald Araújo, Jérémy Jacquet, Virgil van Dijk and Miloš Kerkez.

Alexis Mac Allister is expected to anchor the midfield, with Florian Wirtz operating further forward.

Cody Gakpo and Barcola could provide width behind Alexander Isak.

Ryan Gravenberch is another option after serving his suspension, potentially replacing Trey Nyoni in midfield.

Liverpool’s attacking depth remains impressive, but Iraola will want a more controlled defensive performance after conceding three against Villarreal.

What is Brighton’s predicted team?

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Verbruggen; Kadıoğlu, Vušković, Dunk, Boscagli; Groß, Chema Andrés; Diego Gómez, Ayari, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.

Injured: Zadok Yohanna, Mats Wieffer, Evan Ferguson, Femi Azeez, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas, Yankuba Minteh.

Doubts: Pascal Struijk.

Suspended: None confirmed.

Brighton have their own selection problems despite their excellent start to the season.

Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh remain unavailable, limiting Hürzeler’s options on the wings.

Evan Ferguson, Stefanos Tzimas and Mats Wieffer are also sidelined, while Pascal Struijk is a fitness concern.

Bart Verbruggen should continue in goal after Brighton’s recent run of clean sheets.

Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Luka Vušković, Lewis Dunk and Olivier Boscagli are expected to form the back four.

Pascal Groß and Chema Andrés could provide midfield protection, with Yasin Ayari operating further forward.

Diego Gómez and Maxim De Cuyper offer attacking options behind Charalampos Kostoulas.

Brighton’s squad has been stretched, but their recent performances suggest Hürzeler has found a system capable of coping with those absences.

Liverpool vs Brighton stats

• Brighton have scored 23 goals in seven Premier League matches, averaging 3.29 per game.
• The Seagulls have won five consecutive Premier League fixtures.
• Brighton have beaten Arsenal 3-0, Sunderland 2-0 and Crystal Palace 5-0 in their last three league matches.
• Liverpool have scored 13 goals in their last three matches across all competitions.
• Those three Liverpool fixtures have produced 19 goals, averaging 6.33 per game.
• Liverpool have conceded six goals in their last two matches, despite winning both.
• Brighton have scored nine goals across their last two home matches in all competitions.
• Liverpool have won three consecutive matches following their 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.

Where can I watch Liverpool vs Brighton?

Liverpool host Brighton at Anfield on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with kick-off at 2 pm GMT.

United Kingdom: Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports UHD and NOW.

United States: Peacock and NBC Sports Network. Kick-off is at 10 am ET.

Canada: DAZN Canada and Fubo Canada. Kick-off is at 10 am ET.

Liverpool vs Brighton prediction

Liverpool have recovered well from their defeat against Manchester City, but conceding six goals against LASK and Villarreal is hardly ideal preparation for facing the Premier League’s most prolific attacking side.

Brighton have been outstanding in recent weeks.

Hürzeler’s side are scoring freely, defending confidently and have already demonstrated their ability to beat Arsenal.

Anfield presents a difficult challenge, but Brighton have enough quality to cause Liverpool serious problems.

The Reds should create chances of their own, particularly with Isak, Wirtz and Barcola available.

However, their defensive injuries could prove costly against a Brighton side that has punished opponents throughout the season.

I’m expecting goals, with neither team quite doing enough to take all three points.

Score prediction: Liverpool 2-2 Brighton

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