Brighton vs Liverpool Prediction & Tips

andrewfrancis 19 May 2025

Brighton entertain Liverpool in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium on Monday, May 19.

Liverpool have already ensured they will be crowned Premier League champions this season and are now just waiting to get their hands on the trophy, but they still face a tricky test at Brighton before the celebrations can truly begin.

The Seagulls have emerged from a sticky spell to take seven points from their last three games and would love to claim a notable scalp.

Read on for our in-depth analysis of Monday’s game along with expert predictions and betting tips.

Brighton vs Liverpool Predictions

Full Time Result: Liverpool win
Correct Score: 2-3
Both Teams To Score: Yes
Over 2.5 Goals: Yes
First Goalscorer: Mohamed Salah

Brighton vs Liverpool Betting Tips

Tip 1

There should be plenty of goals in this one, with four of Liverpool’s last six games featuring at least four goals.

The same can be said of four of the last nine meetings between these sides, while six of Brighton’s last seven games have had at least three, so take a chance there will be more than that on Monday.

Tip 2

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo has scored in recent games against Tottenham and Arsenal and has loved playing against Brighton this season.

The Dutchman scored in the 2-1 win over the Seagulls at Anfield and netted a brace in the 3-2 win at the Amex Stadium in the League Cup.

Brighton analysis

The Seagulls are ninth in the Premier League table and have lost just three league games at the Amex Stadium this season
Fabian Hurzeler’s side adopt a possession-based approach and look to push the ball forward into attacking areas as quickly as possible
Albion have recovered from a five-match winless run in the league by taking seven points from their last three games, beating Wolves 2-0 last time out.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea have all been beaten at the Amex Stadium this season

Liverpool analysis

Liverpool are top of the Premier League and 15 points clear of nearest rivals Arsenal
The Reds are famed for their intense approach to matches, attacking with speed and winning the ball back quickly
Arne Slot’s team have eased up since securing the title, losing at Chelsea and drawing with Arsenal
This is only the second time the Merseysiders have won the league since 1990 and they have lost just three league games all season

Brighton vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Statistics

Liverpool have won 17 of their 31 league games with Brighton, who have beaten the Reds in four of those matches
Liverpool won 2-1 at Anfield in November and also triumphed 3-2 on the south coast in the League Cup earlier this season. Last term’s league game at the Amex was a 2-2 draw
Seven of the last nine meetings saw both teams scoring and there were more than two goals in eight of those encounters

Key Players to Watch

Brighton forward Joao Pedro will be eager to impress as he returns following his red card in a recent 4-2 defeat to Brentford. He is the Seagulls’ top league goalscorer alongside Danny Welbeck.

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been the standout performer in the top-flight this season, scoring 28 goals and providing 18 assists.

Predicted Lineups

The Seagulls welcome back Joao Pedro from suspension, whale Lewis Dunk and Joel Veltman have recovered from knocks.

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez may make the squad after a long spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury

Here are the expected starting XIs for Monday’s game at the Amex Stadium:

Brighton XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Webster, Estupinan; Baleba, Auari; Lamptey, O’Riley, Mintech; Pedro.

Liverpool XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo.

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