Liverpool vs Brighton prediction in short: Liverpool welcome high-flying Brighton to Anfield on Sunday 25 October at 5:00pm EAT, with the Seagulls sitting third in the Premier League on 16 points. Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool are boosted by the return of Alexander Isak but are without Dominik Szoboszlai. With two attack-minded sides on show, we expect goals and back both teams to score.
Brighton have been one of the stories of the season so far, scoring freely and beating Arsenal and Crystal Palace by big margins. Liverpool are on a winning run of their own after a dramatic midweek comeback in the Champions League. This one has all the makings of an entertaining Sunday afternoon.
Liverpool vs Brighton: Key Match Facts
- Competition: Premier League
- Date: Sunday 25 October 2026
- Kick-off: 5:00pm EAT
- Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
- Brighton: 3rd, 16 points from seven games
- Managers: Andoni Iraola (Liverpool), Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton)
- Liverpool recent results: Brentford 1-2 Liverpool, Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal
Liverpool Form and Team News
Liverpool head into the weekend in confident mood. Last Saturday they won 2-1 at Brentford, with Isak scoring the winner as the Bees finished with nine men. You can relive that game in our Brentford 1-2 Liverpool report. On Tuesday they came from behind to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield, with Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice; our Liverpool 4-3 Villarreal report has the full story.
That Villarreal game also showed the risk with this Liverpool side. They score plenty, but they concede too, and Brighton are well equipped to punish any lapses.
Liverpool injuries
- Out: Dominik Szoboszlai (hamstring), Jeremie Frimpong (muscle), Hugo Ekitike (Achilles), Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley
- Doubtful: Victor Munoz (knee), Bradley Barcola (fitness)
- Returning: Alexander Isak is expected to start up front
Florian Wirtz is pushing for a recall to the starting line-up, while Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo are competing for places out wide. Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch should form the midfield base without Szoboszlai.
Brighton Form and Team News
Brighton’s numbers are eye-catching. Fabian Hurzeler’s side have collected 16 points from a possible 21 and have scored goals for fun, including a 3-0 home win over Arsenal and a 5-0 thrashing of Crystal Palace last Sunday. Read our Brighton 5-0 Crystal Palace report for how that derby unfolded.
The Seagulls did travel to the Czech Republic to face Jablonec in Europe on Thursday, so fatigue could be a factor with only a short turnaround before Anfield. Hurzeler has spoken about carefully managing travel and recovery, with several away games coming up.
Brighton injuries
- To be assessed: Pascal Struijk, though Hurzeler said the issue is not a big one
- Close to returning: Yankuba Minteh and Mats Wieffer, who could be in the squad on Sunday or next week
Speaking before the game, Hurzeler said supporters are entitled to dream given the team’s start, while insisting the squad is focused on one game at a time.
Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction
Liverpool are the home side with the bigger squad, and Isak’s return gives them a proper focal point. Brighton, though, are in the form of their lives and have the attacking quality to hurt anyone.
Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games this season, and both played in Europe in midweek, which can lead to open, stretched matches late on. We think Liverpool’s home advantage edges it, but we expect Brighton to get on the scoresheet.
Our pick
- Main tip: Both teams to score
- Alternative: Over 2.5 goals
- Correct score idea: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
For odds and more angles, visit our Liverpool vs Brighton prediction page. Official team news and match information are on the Liverpool FC website.
Liverpool vs Brighton FAQs
What time is Liverpool vs Brighton in Kenya?
Liverpool vs Brighton kicks off at 5:00pm East Africa Time on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Anfield.
Is Szoboszlai playing against Brighton?
No. Dominik Szoboszlai has a hamstring problem and is expected to miss the game.
Where are Brighton in the Premier League table?
Brighton are third in the Premier League with 16 points from their first seven matches.
Who is the Liverpool manager?
Andoni Iraola is the Liverpool manager, and he takes on Fabian Hurzeler’s Brighton on Sunday.
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