Brighton vs Liverpool
English Premier League
Date: 12 March 2022, Saturday
Kick-off at 12:30 UK / 13:30 CET
Venue: The American Express Community Stadium (Falmer).
When Liverpool takes on Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex on Saturday, they will be looking to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Manchester City.
The 2021/22 Premier League season’s Gameweek 29 begins less than two days after the previous round’s conclusion. The action kicks off on Saturday afternoon at the Amex Stadium, with Brighton & Hove Albion hosting Liverpool in a 12:00 kick-off.
In the first half of the 2021/22 Premier League season, Brighton & Hove Albion were the surprise package, looking like they would have a chance to qualify for Europe. However, their form has dwindled recently, and the Seagulls have already lost four games in a row in the top tier. They’ve plummeted to 13th in the table as a result of this run, however relegation is improbable.
Liverpool’s season, on the other hand, has improved in the new year, with the Reds just losing their first match of 2022 earlier this week. The Reds had been on a 15-game unbeaten run until losing in the UEFA Champions League to Inter Milan, which had helped them close the gap on Manchester City in the Premier League rankings.
Brighton vs Liverpool Head-to-head :
- Brighton shockingly held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw when the two teams locked horns in the first half of the season at Anfield.
- Liverpool are winless in the last three H2H affairs against the Seagulls.
- Both teams scored in four of the last five head to head matches.
Brighton vs Liverpool Prediction :
The encounter between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday should be a close one, especially if Virgil van Dijk is sidelined. In the absence of the colossal Dutchman, the Reds have displayed a vulnerable side, which the hosts should exploit if he is missing.
However, Liverpool’s attacking production has recently been at its most efficient, and Mohamed Salah should be in a frightening mood at the Amex Stadium following the Reds’ midweek setback to Inter Milan. The Hard Tackle forecasts a close first half before the visitors seize control and clinch a 3-1 victory after the break.
Brighton vs Liverpool Team News :
With Adam Webster still recovering from a groin injury, Brighton manager Potter has admitted that the centre-back would likely be sidelined until after the international break.
Enock Mwepu and Jeremy Sarmiento are making progress with their thigh injuries and could play this weekend, according to Potter, who has no new concerns following the Newcastle defeat.
Adam Lallana and Yves Bissouma, both ex-Liverpool players, might return to provide a stronger midfield presence against the Reds, with Neal Maupay competing for a starting spot ahead of Danny Welbeck up front.
With Adam Webster still recovering from a groin injury, Brighton manager Potter has admitted that the centre-back would likely be sidelined until after the international break.
Enock Mwepu and Jeremy Sarmiento are making progress with their thigh injuries and could play this weekend, according to Potter, who has no new concerns following the Newcastle defeat.
Adam Lallana and Yves Bissouma, both ex-Liverpool players, might return to provide a stronger midfield presence against the Reds, with Neal Maupay competing for a starting spot ahead of Danny Welbeck up front.
However, changes are likely ahead of a trip to Arsenal next week, with Jordan Henderson and Luis Diaz expected to return to the starting lineup, while Thiago may be rested after only recently returning from a hamstring injury.
The Reds’ manager mentioned in his pre-match press conference that his team was dealing with some new COVID-19 concerns, but the names of any players who were affected were not divulged.
Brighton & Hove Albion possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; Veltman, Dunk, Duffy; Lamptey, Moder, Bissouma, Gross, Cucurella; Trossard, Maupay
Liverpool possible starting lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Keita; Salah, Mane, Diaz
