Liverpool vs Brighton: Prediction, Lineups & Kickoff Time | Premier League 2025/26

On: December 11, 2025 12:58 AM

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Liverpool vs Brighton — Match Preview

A crucial mid-table battle takes place at Anfield on Saturday, 13 December 2025. Liverpool, currently languishing in 10th place with 23 points, are desperate to find consistency after a mixed run of form. A midweek Champions League win over Inter Milan has boosted morale, but their domestic campaign needs urgent repair. Brighton, sitting two places above in 8th (also on 23 points), arrive on Merseyside looking to bounce back from a disappointing home draw against West Ham. With both teams level on points, this is a direct fight to break into the European spots.

Liverpool vs Brighton — Match Info

Competition: Premier League (Matchday 16)
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool (Capacity: 61,276)
Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025
Kickoff: 15:00 GMT | 16:00 CET | 20:30 IST
Referee: Craig Pawson (ENG)

Liverpool vs Brighton — Match Stakes

Liverpool (10th — 23 pts):

Win → Moves to 26 pts, potentially jumping to 6th or 7th
Draw → Stagnation; keeps them stuck in mid-table obscurity
Loss → Could drop to the bottom half; pressure mounts on the manager

Brighton (8th — 23 pts):

Win → Leapfrogs Liverpool and pushes towards the Top 6
Draw → A solid point at Anfield, maintaining their position
Loss → Drops below Liverpool; loses momentum in the race for Europe

Liverpool vs Brighton — Team News

Liverpool:

Bajcetic S. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
Bradley C. — Out (Yellow Card Suspension)
Chambers L. — Out (Back Injury)
Chiesa F. — Out (Illness)
Frimpong J. — Out (Hamstring Injury)
Gakpo C. — Out (Injury)
Leoni G. — Out (Knee Injury)
Scanlon C. — Out (Hamstring Injury)

Brighton:

March S. — Out (Knee Injury)
Milner J. — Out (Muscle Injury)
Tzimas S. — Out (Knee Injury)
Webster A. — Out (Knee Injury)
Mitoma K. — Questionable (Ankle Injury)
Ayari Y. — Questionable (Injury)

Liverpool vs Brighton — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Liverpool

10/12 — 1–0 vs Inter (Champions League)
06/12 — 3–3 vs Leeds (Premier League)
04/12 — 1–1 vs Sunderland (Premier League)
30/11 — 2–0 vs West Ham (Premier League)
27/11 — 1–4 vs PSV (Champions League)

Brighton

07/12 — 1–1 vs West Ham (Premier League)
04/12 — 3–4 vs Aston Villa (Premier League)
30/11 — 2–0 vs Nottingham Forest (Premier League)
22/11 — 2–1 vs Brentford (Premier League)
09/11 — 0–0 vs Crystal Palace (Premier League)

Liverpool vs Brighton — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

20/05/2025 — Brighton 3–2 Liverpool (Premier League)
02/11/2024 — Liverpool 2–1 Brighton (Premier League)
31/10/2024 — Brighton 2–3 Liverpool (EFL Cup)
31/03/2024 — Liverpool 2–1 Brighton (Premier League)
08/10/2023 — Brighton 2–2 Liverpool (Premier League)

Liverpool vs Brighton — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Nunez

Brighton (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Estupiñan; Baleba, Wieffer; Minteh, Rutter, Joao Pedro; Ferguson

Liverpool vs Brighton — Impact Bench

Liverpool: Jota (Goal poacher), Elliott (Creative spark), Jones (Energy)

Brighton: Adingra (Pace on wing), Welbeck (Experience), Enciso (Long-range threat)

Liverpool vs Brighton — Tactical Analysis

Liverpool

Liverpool’s defense has been their Achilles’ heel, conceding 8 goals in their last 4 league games (including 3 against Leeds). They will look to control possession at Anfield, but without the width of Frimpong or Gakpo, the creative burden falls heavily on Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. They must be wary of Brighton’s transition speed, especially if they overcommit full-backs.

Brighton

Brighton will play their usual high-risk, high-reward passing game. They will try to bait Liverpool’s press and play through the lines. The potential absence of Mitoma is a huge blow to their counter-attacking threat, but Joao Pedro and Rutter have the technical quality to hurt Liverpool centrally. Defensively, they have been leaky (4 conceded vs Villa), so they cannot afford to be passive.

Liverpool vs Brighton — Key Battles

Alexander-Arnold vs Mitoma/Adingra — defensive test for Trent
Van Dijk vs Ferguson — physical duel in the box
Mac Allister vs Baleba — midfield control battle
Salah vs Estupiñan — pace vs positioning on the flank

Liverpool vs Brighton — Spotlight Players

Liverpool — Darwin Nunez

With Gakpo and Chiesa out, Nunez must lead the line effectively. His chaos factor causes problems, but Liverpool need clinical finishing, not just chaos, to break down a stubborn Brighton side.

Brighton — Kaoru Mitoma (or replacement)

If fit, Mitoma is the danger man. If he misses out, the spotlight turns to Georginio Rutter to provide the creative spark. Brighton need a talisman to unlock the Anfield defense.

Liverpool vs Brighton — Prediction

Liverpool 2–1 Brighton

This will be a tight, nervy affair between two teams lacking defensive stability. Liverpool’s home advantage and the boost from their midweek win over Inter should just tip the scales in their favor, but expect Brighton to score.

Liverpool vs Brighton — Betting Insights

Both Teams to Score — YES
Over 2.5 Goals — Likely
Double Chance — Liverpool or Draw

Liverpool vs Brighton — Where to Watch

UK: Peacock (Streaming), Highlights on BBC MOTD
USA: Peacock, NBC Sports
International: Optus Sport (Aus), FuboTV (Can), Star Sports (Ind)

Liverpool vs Brighton — FAQs

Q: When is the Liverpool vs Brighton match?

A: The match kicks off on Saturday, 13 December 2025, at 15:00 GMT.

Q: Where is Liverpool vs Brighton being played?

A: The match takes place at Anfield in Liverpool.

Q: Is Cody Gakpo available for Liverpool?

A: No. Cody Gakpo is ruled out with an injury.

Q: Is Kaoru Mitoma playing for Brighton?

A: He is listed as questionable with an ankle injury and will face a late fitness test.

Q: How can I watch the match in the UK?

A: This match falls under the 3pm blackout in the UK, so it will not be broadcast live on TV. International viewers can stream it on relevant local platforms.