Liverpool will look to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
Arne Slot’s side spilled points for only the second time this season when twice coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Arsenal at the Emirates last Sunday.
That stalemate coupled with Man City’s 1-0 win over Southampton has seen the Reds surrender top spot at the summit of the standings.
However, Liverpool bounced back by beating Brighton 3-2 in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night, and they will now look to repeat the trick when they play host to the same opposition this weekend.
The Seagulls hit the self-destruct button when throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Wolves at the Amex last Saturday.
Consequently, Fabian Hurzeler’s side will make the trip to Merseyside occupying sixth place in the Premier League table.
How the bookies view it: Light work for Liverpool
Liverpool are red-hot 4/9 favourites with William Hill to claim what would be a third Premier League home win in succession.
Brighton are as big as 6/1 on Betano to bank all three points, while an all square at Anfield is also deemed unlikely at 4/1 with the same firm.
Head to head: Liverpool looking for quickfire double
As already mentioned, Liverpool booked their place in the last-eight of the EFL Cup by defeating Brighton 3-2 at the Amex on Wednesday night. That victory extended the Reds’ unbeaten run against Albion to three matches across all competitions.
Players to watch: Salah to sizzle against Seagulls?
Mohamed Salah has netted six goals across his nine Premier league appearances this season, including a goal in each of his last two. Thus, the Liverpool talisman stands out at 19/20 (UniBet) for an anytime strike on Saturday afternoon.
Having struck six times in nine top-flight outings this term, Danny Welbeck is enjoying an Indian summer with Brighton. The Seagulls striker is sure to attract some attention from punters in the anytime goalscorer market this weekend at 15/4 on Bet 365.
Predicted line-ups
As was the case on Wednesday night, Liverpool again look set to be without Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota and Harvey Elliott. Cody Gakpo is pushing for a start following his midweek brace against Brighton.
Brighton’s Georginio Rutter was cup-tied for the midweek loss to Liverpool so the Leeds loanee could be restored to the starting XI at Anfield on Saturday.
Liverpool: Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez
Brighton: Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Igor, Kadioglu; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Mitoma, Rutter, Ayari; Welbeck
Anything else catch the eye?
With Liverpool too short to side with at the above-mentioned price, I’ll dip into the Bet Builder market with a view to bolstering the odds about a home win.
Packaging up a Reds victory alongside Brighton’s Joel Veltman to commit a foul will bring about a 19/20 (PaddyPower) play that holds plenty of appeal.
The Seagulls right-back has given away one or more free-kicks in each of his last seven Premier League outings, and he should have his work cut out at Anfield when going up against a Liverpool team laced with attacking talent.
This English Premier League match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion will be played on Nov 2, 2024 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
