Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News | Premier League

After going three games winless at Anfield, defending champions Liverpool aim to get back to winning ways at home when they host Brighton on Saturday afternoon. With the rift between Mohamed Salah and Arne Slot still making the headlines, they will be hopeful of a positive performance on the pitch. Find out more from Liverpool vs Brighton prediction, Liverpool vs Brighton preview, Liverpool vs Brighton predicted lineups and Liverpool vs Brighton injuries.

Liverpool vs Brighton Preview

Liverpool showed true character when they met Inter Milan in the Champions League midweek. They looked better off the ball and pressed higher. On the ball, there was a certain improvement as they created some chances. But the point of difference was a late Dominik Szoboszlai penalty. On Saturday, Slot will be hoping it will be more than that. The Reds are unbeaten in four games but have drawn their previous two in the league. The latter was a terrible 3-3 draw against Leeds after going 2-0 up in the second half.

As the clash draws closer, the tension brewing between Mo Salah and Arne Slot might not boil over if the Egyptian stays on the bench yet again. As the Egyptian King leaves for AFCON, he might not feature for the Reds yet again if an amicable solution is not found.

Brighton saved face when Georginio Rutter scored a late equaliser against West Ham United to rescue a point. The Seagulls are hot and cold this season, alternating between wins and losses. They are yet to string a run of victories together. They have been a bogey side for Liverpool and will be looking to inflict more hurt on the defending champions when they visit Anfield.

Liverpool vs Brighton Match Info

Match Name: Premier League, Matchday 16

Stadium Name: Anfield, Liverpool, UK

Kickoff: 13th December 2025, 15:00 GMT

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool have multiple headaches before the Brighton clash. Conor Bradley is suspended and will miss the clash. It will force one of Szoboszlai or Curtis Jones to play right-back. Joe Gomez might even start there, but he can not be trusted with back-to-back games. Alexander Isak picked up a knock midweek, as confirmed by Slot. If the Salah situation resolves, he might start on the right. Florian Wirtz will take the left wing role as Cody Gakpo is out injured as well. Federico Chiesa recovered from his illness, but Liverpool boss Arne Slot will be reluctant to give him a rare start.

Liverpool Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Jones, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez

Midfielders: Gravenberch, Mac Allister

Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike

Brighton Team News

Plenty of Brighton's bench strength is decimated thanks to injuries. Kaoru Mitoma is also injured and might miss out. Fabian Hurzeler does not have the luxury of rotation. He will deploy a lineup that was well rested.

Brighton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu

Midfielders: Baleba, Gomez

Forwards: Minteh, Rutter, De Cuyper; Welbeck

Liverpool vs Brighton Injuries

Liverpool and Brighton have some major injuries to contend with as they name their starting XI's.

Liverpool Injury List

Here's Liverpool's injury list against Brighton

Brighton Injury List

Here's Brighton's injury list against Liverpool.

Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction

It’s hard to know which version of Liverpool will show up on any given day. However, if their performance in the second half against Inter Milan is any clue, we could see a side playing with relentless energy. Brighton should be able to match that intensity, making for an exciting, end-to-end battle. The hosts are favoured to come out on top as they look to get back on track by winning the upcoming Premier League game.

SportsDunia's Liverpool vs Brighton prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton