Liverpool 2-1 Brighton

Current streaks

Recent form

Liverpool

Liverpool have been in impressive form recently, with a notable unbeaten run stretching to nine games across all competitions. The Reds have won five of their last six matches, demonstrating their consistency and resilience. Their defensive solidity is particularly noteworthy, having kept three clean sheets in the last six games and conceding an average of just 0.67 goals per game. Liverpool's attacking prowess is equally impressive, scoring 1.67 goals per game on average. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their recent 1-0 away victories against RB Leipzig in the Champions League and Crystal Palace in the Premier League. Their most recent fixture, a 2-2 draw against Arsenal, showcases their competitiveness against top opposition. With 22 points from 9 games, Liverpool are well-positioned in second place in the league table, indicating their strong start to the season.

Brighton

Brighton have shown impressive form in their recent fixtures, demonstrating resilience and attacking prowess. The Seagulls have lost only once in their last six matches, securing three wins and two draws. Their goal-scoring ability is particularly noteworthy, with an average of 2.17 goals per game, contributing to a high-scoring trend as 83% of their matches have seen over 2.5 goals. Brighton's attacking flair is evident in their last three Premier League matches, each of which featured five goals, including a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. However, their defence has been somewhat leaky, conceding an average of 2 goals per game and managing only one clean sheet in this period. The team's ability to consistently find the net has helped them climb to 6th in the league table, accumulating 16 points from 9 games, despite their defensive vulnerabilities.

Recent home/away form

Liverpool

Liverpool have been in imperious form at Anfield, winning five of their last six home matches across all competitions. The Reds are currently on an impressive four-game winning streak at home, showcasing their dominance on familiar turf. Their attacking prowess has been particularly noteworthy, with Liverpool scoring an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last six home fixtures. The standout performance came in the League Cup, where they thrashed West Ham 5-1, demonstrating their ability to produce high-scoring encounters. Defensively, Liverpool have been equally impressive, conceding just three goals in six matches and keeping three clean sheets. Despite a minor blip with a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool's overall home form has been formidable, contributing significantly to their strong league position of second place with 22 points from nine games.

Brighton

Brighton's away form has been impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches on the road. The Seagulls have shown resilience and attacking prowess, scoring 12 goals whilst conceding only 7, maintaining a positive goal difference of 5. Notably, Brighton have kept three clean sheets in these six away games, demonstrating their defensive solidity. Their most recent outing saw them secure a 1-0 victory against Newcastle United, continuing their good run of form. The highest-scoring game in this stretch was the 4-2 defeat to Chelsea, which bucked the trend of Brighton's generally solid defensive performances. With an average of 2 goals scored per game and 3.17 total goals per match, Brighton's away fixtures have been entertaining affairs, evenly split between matches going over and under 2.5 goals.