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Liverpool will hope to push towards the top of the Premier League table by beating Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday at Anfield.
The Reds find themselves in fifth place with 12 points, four fewer than third-placed Brighton, and a victory at home could close the gap on the likes of Manchester City.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion key stats
- Liverpool have scored 12 goals in their last three games.
- Liverpool have conceded first in three of their past four matches.
- Alexander Isak has scored five goals in six Premier League games this season.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion preview: Title fight and race for Champions League?
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion — Tale of the Tape
| Liverpool | vs | Brighton & Hove Albion |
|---|---|---|
| 5th | Position | 3rd |
| 12 | Points | 16 |
| 9 | Goals For | 23 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 5 |
| 18th | Home / Away Rank | 5th |
Liverpool face one of their toughest tests of the season on Sunday, especially as Andoni Iraola is yet to win a Premier League game at Anfield as boss.
The Basque man has overseen stalemates with Fulham and Nottingham Forest at home, as well as a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City, though he has won twice in the Champions League at the ground, as well as once in the EFL Cup.
A win for the Reds will not only be important in order to boost confidence, but it could also get the team back in contention for the title given Man City have to play Aston Villa.
Liverpool have averaged five shots on target per game in the Premier League this season.
Though Arsenal are six points ahead of the Merseysiders in second, they have to travel to Anfield on November 1, so maintaining winning momentum ahead of that clash could be vital if they hope to reignite their title ambitions.
With Dominik Szoboszlai ruled out, expect to see Alexis Mac Allister partnered by teenager Trey Nyoni, especially as the youngster is seemingly ahead of Ryan Gravenberch in the pecking order.
Brighton may have drawn 0-0 in the Conference League with Jablonec on Thursday, but that stalemate should not distract from the fact the visitors have enjoyed an incredible campaign.
The Seagulls come into their next clash on the back of four consecutive Premier League victories, with the club keeping clean sheets in all of those wins.
Brighton have averaged six shots on target per game in the Premier League this season.
Fabian Hurzeler will hope to oversee a third league win in four against Liverpool, though a triumph at Anfield would be his side's first in seven meetings at the stadium.
Winger Yankuba Minteh has not played a single minute of football this season yet due to a calf injury, but there is a chance that he could feature in some capacity this weekend.
Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion form guide & betting tips
| Liverpool | vs | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
WDWLW |
Form | DWWWW |
| 10 | Points | 13 |
| 4th | Form Table | 2nd |
| 5 | Goals For | 16 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 1 |
WLWWW |
Form (All Comps) | WWWWD |
Whispers predicts: Liverpool 3-2 Brighton & Hove Albion
Sunday's clash will be a fierce contest, but the bookmakers believe Liverpool have what it takes to win at 11/10 (2.1).
Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has five goals in six Premier League appearances, and a sensible starting bet would be to back Alexander Isak to Score or Assist at 5/6 (1.83).
Given the hosts have conceded first in three of their last four games, there may be value in backing Brighton to Score First at 23/20 (2.15).
Liverpool have scored 12 goals in their last three games, so perhaps it would be worthwhile to back Over 2.5 Goals for Liverpool at 12/5 (3.4).
> Alexander Isak to Score or Assist at 5/6 (1.83) | Likelihood: High
> Brighton to Score First at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Medium
> Over 2.5 Goals for Liverpool at 12/5 (3.4) | Likelihood: Low