Brighton vs Liverpool – Match Preview

Brighton vs Liverpool – Match Preview

Brighton, sitting in ninth place, welcome newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool to the AMEX Stadium on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. With little to play for but pride and momentum, the Seagulls aim to disrupt the Reds’ post-title rhythm in their final home fixture of the season.


Form Guide

Brighton:
The hosts come into this fixture on the back of a solid 2-0 win away to Wolves. However, their home form remains patchy, with only one win from their last four matches at the AMEX.

Liverpool:
Liverpool are coming off a 2-2 home draw against Arsenal, squandering a two-goal lead. While their form has dipped slightly since sealing the title, they remain unbeaten in 30 of their last 32 Premier League games.


Head-to-Head Record

  • Last meeting: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
  • Last six meetings: Liverpool W3, Brighton W2, Draws 1

Liverpool edged the previous encounter, but Brighton have proven to be tricky opponents at home, having troubled the Reds in recent seasons.


Team News

Brighton:

  • Injured: Kadioglu, Milner, Rutter, March
  • Returnees: Pedro (suspension), Dunk, Veltman (fitness)
  • Possible changes: Adingra could start in place of Lamptey

Liverpool:

  • Injured: Joe Gomez
  • In contention: Diogo Jota, Alexis Mac Allister

Predicted Lineups

Brighton (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Estupiñán, Webster, Van Hecke, Wieffer; Ayari, Baleba; Adingra, O’Riley, Minteh; Welbeck

Liverpool (4-2-3-1):
Alisson; Robertson, Van Dijk, Konaté, Bradley; Mac Allister, Jones; Gakpo, Szoboszlai, Salah; Jota


Key Match Facts

  • Over 2.5 goals in Brighton’s last 7 matches vs Liverpool
  • Brighton have scored 2+ goals in their last 4 home games vs Liverpool
  • Liverpool have scored 2+ goals in 25 of their last 29 league games
  • Liverpool are unbeaten in 30 of their last 32 Premier League matches
  • The Reds have won their last 3 meetings with Brighton
  • 5 of Liverpool’s last 6 league games have seen over 2.5 goals
  • Liverpool have scored 2+ in each of their last 4 vs Brighton

Where to Watch

Kickoff: 20:00 GMT, Monday, May 19
Live on: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League


Score Prediction: Brighton 2-2 Liverpool

Brighton have won two of their last three and are tough to beat at home. While Liverpool’s recent performances show signs of fatigue, they still carry plenty of firepower. Expect goals and an entertaining draw at the AMEX.