Liverpool - Brighton

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71'		2 - 0	Goal disallowed: Offside
65'		2 - 1	Goal	Mohamed Salah	A. Mac Allister (Assist)
27'		1 - 1	Goal	L. Díaz
2'		0 - 1	Goal	D. Welbeck

71'		J. van Hecke	Tripping
58'		J. Gomez	Roughing
50'		V. van Dijk	Holding
49'		D. Welbeck	Unsportsmanlike conduct
48'		D. Welbeck	Unsportsmanlike conduct
20'		P. Groß	Roughing
14'		A. Mac Allister	Roughing

70'

In:

T. Lamptey

Out:

F. Buonanotte

Liverpool - Brighton Predictions

Prediction: Liverpool or draw

Best odds: 1.11

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As the Premier League gears up for another thrilling encounter, all eyes are set on Anfield where Liverpool, the league leaders, will take on a resilient Brighton side. With both teams boasting key players who can turn the game on its head, predictions are on a knife-edge for this Sunday showdown.

Key Players for Liverpool

The home side, Liverpool, has been in scintillating form largely due to the contributions of their midfield maestro, Wataru Endo. With a rating of 6.76, Endo's playmaking abilities are crucial, having completed 704 passes and provided 11 key passes this season. His midfield partner, Curtis Julian Jones, with a rating of 6.78, has also been instrumental, contributing one assist and a goal to Liverpool's campaign. Upfront, Cody Mathès Gakpo has been a revelation, boasting a rating of 6.98 with 5 goals and 3 assists, making him a constant threat to any defense.

Key Players for Brighton

Brighton's hopes will be pinned on their young star, Anssumane Fati Vieira, who has a rating of 6.73 and has managed to find the net twice this season. The creativity in the midfield is often sparked by Facundo Valentín Buonanotte, with a rating of 6.77, 3 goals, and an assist to his name. Not to be overlooked is the attacking prowess of Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck, who has a rating of 6.81 and has scored 3 goals, proving to be a crucial player for Brighton’s offense.

Recent Form

Liverpool's recent form has been impressive, with a string of results reading WWWLW, which has helped them climb to the top of the table with 60 points. Their home record is particularly daunting for visitors, as they remain unbeaten at Anfield this season. Brighton, currently sitting in 8th place with 39 points, have had a mixed bag of results with DWLWL in their last five games. Their away form suggests vulnerability, having lost almost half of their games on the road.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head encounters between these two teams have been evenly matched recently. Their last meeting at Brighton ended in a 2-2 draw on October 8, 2023. Prior to that, Brighton secured a 2-1 victory on January 29, and a 3-0 win on January 14, both in 2023. However, the last time Brighton visited Anfield, the game ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw on October 1, 2022.

Prediction

This upcoming clash is expected to be a battle of tactics and skill. Liverpool, with their strong home record and the form of key players like Endo, Jones, and Gakpo, will be looking to cement their position at the top. Brighton, however, cannot be underestimated as they have proven to be a tough opponent for Liverpool in recent meetings, with players like Fati Vieira, Buonanotte, and Welbeck capable of causing upsets.

The prediction for this match is a tightly contested affair, with both teams likely to score. However, Liverpool's superior form and home advantage could prove decisive. The key battle will be in the midfield, and if Liverpool can dominate this area, they should be able to secure the victory. Expect a high-energy match with Liverpool emerging as the victors, but not without a stern test from Brighton.

In conclusion, this Premier League fixture promises to be an enthralling encounter with both teams having much to play for. With the quality on display and the stakes high, Anfield is set to witness a football spectacle that could go down in the annals of the season.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

65%

35%

Attacking Potential

62%

38%

Defensive Potential

60%

40%

Poisson Distribution

77%

23%

Stregth H2H

38%

62%

Goals H2H

44%

56%

Wins the game

58%

42%

Liverpool - Brighton Head to Head

31/03	Liverpool	2 - 1	Brighton
08/10	Brighton	2 - 2	Liverpool
29/01	Brighton	2 - 1	Liverpool
14/01	Brighton	3 - 0	Liverpool
01/10	Liverpool	3 - 3	Brighton

Premier League standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Arsenal	31	22	5	4	75	24	51	71
2	Liverpool	31	21	8	2	72	30	42	71
3	Manchester City	31	21	7	3	71	31	40	70
4	Aston Villa	32	18	6	8	66	49	17	60
5	Tottenham	30	17	6	7	62	44	18	57
6	Manchester United	31	15	4	12	45	46	-1	49
7	West Ham	32	13	9	10	52	56	-4	48
8	Newcastle	31	14	5	12	65	52	13	47
9	Chelsea	29	12	7	10	53	50	3	43
10	Brighton	31	11	10	10	51	49	2	43
11	Wolves	31	12	6	13	44	49	-5	42
12	Bournemouth	31	11	8	12	45	55	-10	41
13	Fulham	32	11	6	15	47	51	-4	39
14	Crystal Palace	31	7	9	15	36	54	-18	30
15	Everton	31	9	8	14	32	42	-10	29
16	Brentford	32	7	8	17	45	58	-13	29
17	Nottingham Forest	31	7	8	16	39	53	-14	25
18	Luton	32	6	7	19	45	65	-20	25
19	Burnley	32	4	7	21	32	67	-35	19
20	Sheffield Utd	30	3	6	21	28	80	-52	15