As the Premier League heats up in the festive period, Liverpool FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion promises to be a thrilling encounter at Anfield on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Kick-off is set for 3:00 PM GMT, with the Reds desperate to steady their inconsistent domestic campaign against a resilient Seagulls side known for punching above their weight. This Liverpool vs Brighton match preview, current form, predicted lineups, and our score prediction to help you gear up for what could be a high-stakes clash.
Liverpool, the reigning champions, sit level on 23 points with Brighton but have endured a rocky start to the 2025/26 season. A morale-boosting 1-0 Champions League win over Inter Milan midweek offers hope, but domestic draws and defeats have piled pressure on manager Arne Slot. Brighton, meanwhile, blend chaos with structure under Fabian Hürzeler, boasting wins over Chelsea and Manchester City but struggling for consistency away from the Amex Stadium.
Current Form: Liverpool’s Defensive Woes vs Brighton’s Attacking Flair
Liverpool FC Form
The Reds have been a shadow of their title-winning selves in 2025, conceding a league-high 48 goals in 35 Premier League matches this calendar year—a stark contrast to their impenetrable backline last season. Their last outing was a frustrating 1-1 draw at Leeds United, where an injury-time equalizer denied them victory, following a humiliating collapse against Nottingham Forest. Positives emerged from the Inter triumph, with Ibrahima Konaté and Virgil van Dijk forming a solid partnership and Florian Wirtz injecting creativity. At home, Anfield hasn’t been the fortress it once was—no wins in their last three league games there, including heavy defeats. Key to turning the tide: harnessing Mohamed Salah’s return amid AFCON uncertainty.
Brighton Form
The Seagulls sit pretty with 25 goals scored (joint-fourth in the league), powered by 14 different scorers and Danny Welbeck’s seven strikes in limited minutes. Yet, inconsistency plagues them: a gritty 1-0 away win at Nottingham Forest was sandwiched between home draws against Aston Villa and West Ham, where a stoppage-time equalizer salvaged a point. Away form is a concern— just two wins from eight road trips, though they’ve kept clean sheets in their last two outings at Forest and Crystal Palace. Kaoru Mitoma’s return from injury adds dynamism, while Yankuba Minteh emerges as a creative force.
Predicted Lineups: Slot’s Tactical Tweaks
Liverpool are expected to stick with a 4-3-3 to balance midfield control and attacking threat, while Brighton opt for a fluid 4-2-3-1 to exploit transitions.
Liverpool Predicted XI (4-3-3)
- GK: Alisson Becker
- DEF: Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez
- MID: Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister
- FWD: Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitiké, Mohamed Salah
Brighton Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Bart Verbruggen
- DEF: Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Maxim De Cuyper
- MID: Carlos Baleba, Diego Gómez
- ATT MID: Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma
- FWD: Danny Welbeck
Score Prediction: A Tense Anfield Thriller
Liverpool’s home advantage and Salah’s potential fireworks should edge it, but Brighton’s set-piece prowess and counter-threat could keep it tight. Expect goals at both ends, with the Reds grinding out a narrow win to build momentum.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 2-1 Brighton
