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Arne Slot’s champions remain well off the pace domestically, but that gritty victory in Italy has restored a degree of belief heading into the visit of Brighton.
With just 23 Premier League points to their name (W7, D2, L6) and 24 goals conceded, Liverpool have made the worst 15-game start by any reigning champion since Leicester in 2016/17. They desperately need a statement performance at Anfield, where they are winless in three competitive games.
Brighton arrive in eighth place but far from convincing themselves, following a two-game winless run that included a blown two-goal lead in defeat to Aston Villa and a late rescue job against West Ham.
Liverpool v Brighton tips
• Both teams to score – 53/100 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals – 53/100 with Bet365
• Hugo Ekitike to have 1+ shot on target – 11/50 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Both teams to score
Liverpool’s biggest issue this season has been their defensive vulnerability, highlighted by a staggering 48 league goals conceded in 2025.
They’ve kept no clean sheet in their last three Premier League matches, and Brighton have scored in seven of their last 11 games, including three against Liverpool in May.
The Reds’ tendency to concede early and Brighton’s strong away form creates the perfect storm for both sides finding the net. With the last four head-to-heads at Anfield producing goals for both teams, this is one of the most reliable betting angles this weekend.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 53/100
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Liverpool and Brighton score at least a goal each.
Over 2.5 goals
Brighton have scored two or more times in three of their last four matches, while Liverpool have shipped 24 league goals this season, their fourth-worst tally at this stage in Premier League history.
The Reds haven’t scored in the first half of their last five league games, but they typically grow into matches meaning late goals are always in play.
Considering the last two clashes featured five and three goals, the over 2.5 goals looks justified again, especially with both teams desperate to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three or more goals in the game between Liverpool and Brighton.
Hugo Ekitike to have 1+ shot on target
With Cody Gakpo sidelined, Hugo Ekitike is expected to start once more after impressing against Inter Milan, where he took three shots, including one on target.
The Frenchman is averaging 2.6 shots per 90 minutes in the Premier League and is clearly growing in confidence as Liverpool look for solutions in the final third.
Given his increasing involvement and Liverpool’s need for attacking output, a shot on target from the striker appears highly probable.
Tip: Hugo Ekitike to have 1+ shot on target @ 11/50
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Hugo Ekitike plays at least one shot on target against Brighton.
Liverpool v Brighton odds
• Liverpool – 33/50 with Bet365
• Draw – 3/1 with Bet365
• Brighton – 15/4 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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