Prediction: Brighton vs Liverpool

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet

Looking to extend on their EFL Cup adventure on Wednesday night, Liverpool will travel to the Amex when they meet Brighton.

Brighton

Starting with the hosts, suffering a remarkable last-gasp collapse over the weekend as they were forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against relegation scrappers Wolves, Brighton will know the importance of dusting themselves down quickly. However, although the Seagulls might be enjoying life under new boss Fabian Hurzeler, they have now won just a pair of their previous seven Premier League appearances. Despite marking their return from October’s international break with an impressive 1-0 win away at Newcastle, the former St. Pauli boss is calling on his squad to find some crucial defensive stability. Signing off September with an action-packed 4-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea, Brighton have registered just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous six showdowns against Premier League opposition. It should also be highlighted, Wednesday’s hosts have failed to record a clean sheet at the Amex since back on September 18th.

Team News

Suffering an injury issue during the warm up against Wolves on Saturday afternoon, Brighton will be without skipper Lewis Dunk here. Likewise, sustaining an ankle injury following his arrival from Scottish giants Celtic over the summer, Matt O’Riley remains on the sidelines and will not feature on Wednesday night.

Although former England international Danny Welbeck might have recorded four goals in his previous five Premier League appearances, the ex-Arsenal striker could be handed a rest here. Recording a first goal of the season last weekend, Evan Ferguson could make a rare start at the Amex.

Liverpool

As for the visitors, while fans around Anfield might have been left heartbroken over the summer following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, Liverpool are certainly enjoying life under Arne Slot’s guidance. Continuing to receive a string of plaudits, some have even tipped the Reds as a genuine title contender this season. Opening their Champions League adventure with three victories on the bounce, the former Feyenoord boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Coming from behind twice over the weekend as they snatched a lively 2-2 stalemate away at Arsenal, Wednesday’s guests have suffered just a single defeat across any competition since opening up the new campaign. Looking to lay down another marker in midweek, Liverpool should also be excited by their mist recent meeting against Wednesday’s hosts. Landing a 2-1 victory when they last met Brighton back on March 31st, Slot will be calling on a repeat performance here.

Team News

Missing out away at Arsenal over the weekend after suffering a muscle injury against Chelsea earlier in the month, Liverpool will once again be without former Wolves star Diogo Jota here. Likewise, not set to feature until the end of November’s international break, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson remains on the sidelines.

With Slot expected to make a handful of changes here, the likes of Cody Gakpo, Konstantinos Tsimikas and Dominik Szoboszlai should be handed a recall. Continuing to impress since replacing Alisson, Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher will once again start between the sticks at the Amex on Wednesday night.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Brighton and Liverpool last met back on March 31st, the Reds collected a 2-1 victory at Anfield.
• However, Liverpool have recorded just a single victory from any of their previous five trips to the Amex.
• Slot’s side have suffered just a single defeat across any competition since opening up the new campaign.
• Brighton have registered just a sole clean sheet from any of their previous six meetings against Premier League opposition.
• Four of the last five meetings between Brighton and Liverpool have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Suffering a sensational late collapse at home against Wolves over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate, Brighton will be more than aware that they face another tricky test here. While Liverpool might have played out their own respective 2-2 draw away at title rivals Arsenal on Sunday afternoon, Slot’s high-flying squad have continued on a real purple patch. It should be noted, with four of the last five showdowns between Wednesday’s opponents finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome from the Amex.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 3/5

Bookmaker: Olympusbet