Liverpool v Brighton predictions: Seagulls capable of making their mark

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Liverpool v Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

Kick-off 3pm Saturday

Best bet

Both teams to score
2pts 10-11 general

Team news

Liverpool
Andy Robertson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are sidelined but Jordan Henderson and Ibrahima Konate could return.

Brighton
Adam Lallana and Enock Mwepu are unlikely to feature. Tariq Lamptey is a doubt and Jakub Moder is a long-term absentee.

Match preview

It is the dawn of a new era at Brighton as Roberto De Zerbi takes the helm but he should be delighted with the situation he has inherited.

The new Seagulls boss takes his team to Liverpool, who are four points behind them in the table, and his team have conceded fewer goals than any other Premier League outfit.

Jurgen Klopp's side are, of course, likely to test them severely and the Reds' run of 26 unbeaten home league matches goes a long way towards explaining why they are such a short price for victory.

However, they have not looked as assured in defence this term and Brighton's record of one defeat in their last 11 league matches deserves respect.

The Seagulls have scored in eight of their last nine top-flight games on the road and they should go all out to impress the new man in the hotseat.

Key stat

Liverpool have conceded the first goal in four of their six Premier League matches this season.

Inside info

Liverpool

Penalty taker Mohamed Salah
Assist ace Trent Alexander-Arnold
Set-piece aerial threat Virgil van Dijk
Card magnet Fabinho

Brighton

Penalty taker Alexis Mac Allister/Leandro Trossard
Assist ace Pascal Gross
Set-piece aerial threat Lewis Dunk
Card magnet Alexis Mac Allister

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