Liverpool FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC: the preview

Sunday, October 25 · Anfield Premier League 2026/27

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Liverpool FC #5 · 12 pts

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Brighton & Hove Albion FC #3 · 16 pts
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC arrives at Anfield holding the upper hand in the table separation by a single point, backed by an ongoing unbeaten run and strong away form. Liverpool FC shares the upper section of the standings but still seeks a first home victory of the tournament. The visitors rely on defensive solidity with several clean sheets, while the hosts depend heavily on Alexander Isak for scoring. The outcome at Anfield directly impacts the upper positions of the table.

Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at

Key facts

  • Brighton & Hove Albion FC are unbeaten in 5 games in the competition.

  • Liverpool FC won 0 of their 3 home games in the competition.

  • Alexander Isak scored 5 of Liverpool FC's 9 goals in the competition.

  • Brighton & Hove Albion FC took 9 of the last 9 points available.

Current form

Liverpool FC must overcome a winless home start against a Brighton & Hove Albion FC side that has claimed two victories in three away outings and carries momentum from recent matches.

The odds

Liverpool FC 46.7%
Draw 24.6%
Brighton & Hove Albion FC 28.7%
Liverpool FC 2 Draw 3.8 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3.25

Implied probability, normalised so the three add up to 100.

Market pricing places the hosts as clear favorites despite a winless home start, aligning win probability with Liverpool FC holding steady possession metrics while Brighton & Hove Albion FC arrives carrying an unbeaten streak and strong away returns.

Where they stand

Group A
Team MP GD Pts
1 Manchester City FC 7 +12 21
2 Arsenal FC 7 +6 18
3 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 7 +18 16
4 Chelsea FC 7 +4 13
5 Liverpool FC 7 +1 12
6 Brentford FC 7 +5 10
7 Leeds United FC 7 +3 10
8 Everton FC 7 +1 10
9 Hull City AFC 7 +1 9
10 Ipswich Town FC 7 -4 9
11 Aston Villa FC 7 -3 8
12 Newcastle United FC 7 -4 8
13 Manchester United FC 7 0 7
14 Crystal Palace FC 7 -8 7
15 AFC Bournemouth 7 -4 6
16 Tottenham Hotspur FC 7 -5 6
17 Coventry City FC 7 -8 6
18 Fulham FC 7 -3 5
19 Nottingham Forest FC 7 -4 5
20 Sunderland AFC 7 -8 4

The difference-makers

Liverpool FC. Alexander Isak accounts for the majority of the attacking output with five of the nine goals scored by Liverpool FC so far, leaving the side vulnerable if opposing defenses manage to neutralize him given that the remaining squad contributions are scattered across few individual scorers.

Brighton & Hove Albion FC. Beyond the visitor creative hub managed by Pascal Gross, the distribution of scoring responsibilities across multiple players leaves the structure less dependent on a single source compared to the host reliance on Alexander Isak.

Playing style

Liverpool FCBrighton & Hove Albion FC
55.7% Possession 59.9%
5 Remates al arco 6.1
15.7 Remates totales 17.9
5 Corners 5.7
14 Fouls 12.9

Average of the most recent matches with stats available (7 and 7 respectively).

The visiting profile combines high possession figures with heavy shot generation, while Liverpool FC relies on defensive stability after securing multiple clean sheets. This clash of proactive visiting metrics against a cautious home structure suggests a tactical battle where the visitors will attempt to dictate the tempo through sustained ball control.

When they settle games

Liverpool FC 9 goals

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Brighton & Hove Albion FC 20 goals

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Brighton & Hove Albion FC concentrates the bulk of first half production in the final quarter before the break, a phase where Liverpool FC shows vulnerability by failing to score in the opening forty-five minutes across recent home outings.

Head to head

Head-to-head record · last 16 matches
8Liverpool FC won
5Draws
3Brighton & Hove Albion FC won
Goals in the head-to-head33 – 25
Matches16
Last win for Liverpool FC02/2026
Last win for Brighton & Hove Albion FC03/2026

Latest matchups

21/3/26Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC2–1Liverpool FC
14/2/26FA CupLiverpool FC3–0Brighton & Hove Albion FC
13/12/25Premier LeagueLiverpool FC2–0Brighton & Hove Albion FC
19/5/25Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC3–2Liverpool FC
2/11/24Premier LeagueLiverpool FC2–1Brighton & Hove Albion FC
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30/10/24EFL CupBrighton & Hove Albion FC2–3Liverpool FC
31/3/24Premier LeagueLiverpool FC2–1Brighton & Hove Albion FC
8/10/23Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC2–2Liverpool FC
14/1/23Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC3–0Liverpool FC
1/10/22Premier LeagueLiverpool FC3–3Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1/10/22Premier LeagueLiverpool FC3–3Brighton & Hove Albion FC
12/3/22Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC0–2Liverpool FC
30/10/21Premier LeagueLiverpool FC2–2Brighton & Hove Albion FC
28/11/20Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC1–1Liverpool FC
8/7/20Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion FC1–3Liverpool FC

The historical record shows Liverpool FC leading with five wins against two for Brighton & Hove Albion FC across eight meetings, a tendency reinforced by a three-goal home victory in their most recent clash at this venue.

Who scored in these meetings

Mohamed Salah 8
Leandro Trossard 5
D. Welbeck 4
TROSSARD LEANDRO 3
C. Gakpo 3
VAN DIJK VIRGIL 2

57 1 · in 16 meetings

The scoring weight historically carried by players no longer active for Liverpool FC shifts responsibility directly toward Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk alongside Alexander Isak, while Brighton & Hove Albion FC relies on a different core following past contributions from Leandro Trossard.

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