Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool Preview:
Possible starting lineups:
Brighton & Hove Albion:
Ryan; White, Dunk, Webster; Veltman, Bissouma, Gross, March; Trossard; Welbeck, Maupay
Liverpool:
Alisson; N. Williams, Matip, Fabinho, Robertson; Milner, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Mane; Jota
Brighton & Hove Albion welcome Liverpool at the Amex Stadium on Saturday lunchtime. The hosts have nine points after the first nine rounds. The actual form is solid, they are unbeaten on the last two matches. First they shared the points with Burnley. It was a tight match that ended with a goalless draw. Last weekend Brighton managed to beat Aston Villa with 2:1. The victory is even more valuable as it was obtain at Villa Park, the first in the history. Just for comparison, Liverpool lost 7:2 in Birmingham. Danny Welbeck opened the result after solo run in the 12th minute, but Aston Villa equalized early in the second half. The hero of the day was Solly March, who scored the winning goal in the 56th minute. Pascal Gross should also be mentioned for his assist. He has been directly involved in 29 goals for Brighton in the Premier League, more than any other player. Gross has scored 12 goals and assisted 17. The finish of the match were extra dramatic - Tariq Lamptey was sent off for a second yellow card, while a decision to award Aston Villa a penalty was overturned after referee Michael Oliver consulted the VAR technology. As a result, Lamptey will not play due to suspension, while the former Liverpool man Adam Lallana is rated as doubtful with a groin injury. Alexis Mac Allister will miss out due to positive Covid-19 test, while three more players - Florin Andone, Jose Izquierdo and Christian Walton - are also likely to play no part in this match. On the positive note, Leandro Trossard is available and should start.
Liverpool are sharing the first place with Tottenham. Both teams have 20 points, while Chelsea and Leicester City two less. The reigning champions are in fine form in the Premier League, however they already showed some weaknesses. Klopp has enormous injury issues, particularly in the defense. Virgil van Dijk, the key defender has suffered a knee-ligaments injury and will be sidelined for at least six months. Only his absence was huge handicap, but there's more as Joe Gomez will be out longer period with a knee injury. That means both first-choice central defenders are unavailable for a significant period, leaving Matip as only senior option on that position. Right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is also sidelined with a hamstring injury. Captain Jordan Henderson got injury with the national team and missed the last few games, while Thiago Alcantara is still recovering. But injuries are only a part of Klopp's problems. The actual form is also a big concern. Liverpool were awful against Atalanta on Wednesday. Not only they lost 2:0 and complicated the situation in the group, but they failed to register a single shot on target. The Reds, who started with three English teenagers lacked their usual intensity. In desperate attempt to avoid defeat, Klopp made some changes, but even the arrival of Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota, Andrew Robertson and Fabinho after 61 minutes failed to inspire the team. There is hope that Henderson and Thiago will be fit enough to return this weekend. At the end I will mention that Liverpool have played Brighton six times in the Premier League in the past three seasons, and won every time. What is important to be mentioned for my pick, the last season's victories produced goals on both sides - Liverpool won 2:1 at Anfield in November, and also won 3:1 at Amex after the restart in July.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool Prediction:
I expect both teams to score in this match. Liverpool, who have already conceded 16 goals, showed lot of weaknesses against Atalanta on Wednesday. The Reds conceded twice and the confidence isn't very high after that match. This will be a hard match for Graham Potter's side, but now is a ideal moment for every side to face Liverpool. Nevertheless, the fact is Klopp has a powerful attack, four strikers are hungry for goals. Salah like to play against Brighton, he has been directly involved in 8 goals in his six Premier League games against the Seagulls, scoring five and assisting three. Considering the previously mentioned facts, I expect goals from both sides.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool Pick: Both teams to score - Yes @ 1.70 with
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