Anfield rarely hosts a quiet game, and our Liverpool vs Brighton prediction expects another lively one on Sunday. The match kicks off at 14:00 UTC (15:00 CET) on 25 October 2026. Brighton have scored 26 goals in their last eight games, yet they also have a Conference League trip to Jablonec on Thursday. Liverpool, meanwhile, played Villarreal on Tuesday and won 4-3.

Liverpool vs Brighton Prediction: Full Analysis

Liverpool have won six of their last eight, drawn one and lost one, scoring 18 and conceding 12. Tuesday's 4-3 win over Villarreal and the 6-3 win over LASK on 14 October show how open their games are. The defeat was a 0-3 loss to Manchester City on 11 October. Notably, they have scored in only six of eight, but they have also conceded in six, so clean sheets are rare.

Brighton are on a roll as well, with six wins, one draw and one loss in their last eight. They beat Crystal Palace 5-0 on 18 October, Kauno Žalgiris 4-0 in the Conference League on 15 October and Sunderland 2-0 on 10 October. Furthermore, they beat Arsenal 3-0 on 19 September. In those eight games they scored 26 and conceded only seven, with five clean sheets, which is a rare mix of attack and defence.

Squad Availability

FotMob lists Hugo Ekitiké (Achilles), Conor Bradley (knee), Giovanni Leoni (cruciate ligament) and Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring) as Liverpool's injured players. For Brighton it shows Kaoru Mitoma, Zadok Yohanna and Stefanos Tzimas, though some return dates on the page look out of date. No suspensions or doubts are listed, and no referee or predicted line-up was available. Check the teams about an hour before kick-off.

Previous Meetings

FotMob does not show a head-to-head record for this fixture, so we will not quote one. Form is the stronger guide anyway: Liverpool and Brighton have both won six of their last eight. That is why this game looks closer than the home advantage suggests.

Form guide: Liverpool vs Brighton

Key Battle: Liverpool's Open Style vs Brighton's Clean Sheets

Brighton have kept five clean sheets in eight, but Liverpool have scored in only six of their last eight and have gone without a goal twice. By contrast, Liverpool's defence concedes regularly, and Brighton score in every game. If the visitors score first, Anfield could turn tense. If Liverpool score early, Brighton will have to open up.

Match Outlook at Anfield

Expect Liverpool to take the game to Brighton from the first whistle, with the crowd pushing every attack. Brighton will probably defend in a compact shape and hit back on the break. However, they will arrive after a European game on Thursday, so fatigue could show late. As a result, we expect more than two goals and a narrow home win.

Start Time Around the World

The game starts at 14:00 UTC on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Anfield in Liverpool. Local times for our readers:

  • Canada (ET): 10:00
  • UK (GMT): 14:00
  • Nigeria (WAT): 15:00
  • South Africa (SAST): 16:00
  • Kenya (EAT): 17:00
  • India (IST): 19:30
  • Central Europe (CET): 15:00

Rights holders differ from country to country, and schedules can shift for television, so confirm the time with your local broadcaster.

Where the Value Is

Over 2.5 goals is the main play, since it landed in six of Liverpool's last eight and six of Brighton's. Liverpool double chance is the value angle, because Brighton's Thursday trip could cost them energy. For a bonus, both teams to score appeared in five of Liverpool's eight games but only three of Brighton's, so it is riskier than it looks.

  • Main tip: Over 2.5 goals
  • Value tip: Liverpool double chance (win or draw)
  • Bonus tip: Both teams to score
  • Predicted score: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton

Pick

Pick: Over 2.5 goals

Final Verdict

In brief, two high-scoring teams meet at Anfield, and the hosts have the slight edge because of the crowd and the extra rest. Our Liverpool vs Brighton prediction is a narrow home win with more than two goals. Next up, see how we rate the Man United vs Bournemouth prediction and the Liverpool vs Arsenal prediction. For fixtures, tables and squad news, the official Premier League website is the best place to look.

FAQ

What is the kick-off time for Liverpool vs Brighton?

Liverpool and Brighton kick off at 14:00 UTC (15:00 CET) on Sunday 25 October 2026 at Anfield in Liverpool.

Which team should win Liverpool vs Brighton?

Liverpool are slight favourites in our view, and we expect a 2-1 home win.

How many clean sheets have Brighton kept recently?

Brighton have kept five clean sheets in their last eight games in all competitions.

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