Action resumes in the 2025–26 English Premier League with a thrilling encounter, as reigning champions Liverpool look to snap their inconsistent form when they welcome high-flying Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides detailed prediction and betting odds of the December 13th clash.
Liverpool vs Brighton Match Preview
Few would have predicted Liverpool’s title defense unfolding this way, as the champions continue to struggle for consistent results in the English Premier League. Despite a brilliant start to the season, the Reds have fallen off in recent outings and have found themselves in 10th position after 15 rounds of matches.
Arne Slot’s men have only won one of their last five games and will be eyeing a turnaround in the clash against the Seagulls.
Brighton, meanwhile, have enjoyed a good start to the season and are presently in eighth position on the standings, although they are just three points behind Crystal Palace who occupy fourth place.
The Seagulls recorded a massive point against struggling West Ham United in their previous outing, scoring a last-gasp equalizer through Georginio Rutter in a dramatic clash.
Head-to-Head Record (Last five meetings)
- 19.05.2025 – Brighton 3-2 Liverpool
- 02.11.2024 – Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
- 30.10.2024 – Brighton 2-3 Liverpool
- 31.03.2024 – Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
- 08.10.2023 – Brighton 2-2 Liverpool
Liverpool have edged this clash in recent meetings with three wins in the last five meetings, while Brighton have won only once.
The Reds have also won both of their last two matches at Anfield against the Seagulls, with both sides finding the back of the net in both encounters.
Recent Form: Liverpool
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last three matches in the league, although they have only won two of their last 10 in all competitions.
The Reds have also kept only two clean sheets in their last 11 matches, although they only failed to find the back of the net twice in this period – consecutive 3–0 defeats to Manchester City and Nottingham Forest last month.
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Recent Form: Brighton
Brighton have been impressive in recent outings and have suffered defeat in only one of their last six matches in the league.
The Seagulls have also lost only one of their last five away matches in the league, recording two wins and two draws.
Player to Watch: Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba has been a consistent presence in the team since joining the club, providing stability in midfield and protecting the backline.
His duel with the Liverpool’s midfield could be pivotal to the Seagulls’ chances in the clash.
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Best Betting Odds
Both teams to Score (Yes) – 1.53 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
The last five encounters between these teams have seen both sides find the net, and this upcoming clash is expected to continue that trend, especially with the attacking firepower of both sides.
