Brighton vs Liverpool Predictions

• Brighton have won two and drawn three of their last six games against Liverpool
• Liverpool have lost three of their last five away games against Premier League opponents
• Brighton have won three of their past four FA Cup fourth-round ties, while Liverpool have lost four of their last six at this stage of the competition

Brighton can rock Reds again

Brighton remain underdogs for Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Liverpool despite delivering a devastating performance against Jurgen Klopp’s side a fortnight ago.

In that 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium, the Seagulls dominated the corner count 7-1, the shots on target tally 8-2 and had the lions’ share of possession, completing well over 200 more passes than the risible Reds.

The oddsmakers will have their own reasons for keeping Liverpool artificially short for this contest, but there is little to suggest from that match – or either of the games they have played since – that they are worth siding with here.

Klopp has cast aside struggling stars

Five members of Klopp’s starting XI from the 3-0 loss –  Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Trent Alexander-Arnold – have not started either of the following two matches.

At a time when the manager is without the services of several players through injury – not least captain Virgil van Dijk – his decision to sideline a large chunk of the squad is telling.

Liverpool lacked leadership and inspiration when they last arrived on the South Coast, which goes for Klopp too, and cannot afford to make a slow start in this rematch.

Seagulls make sense in Draw no bet market

Having scored six goals and taken four points from their two Premier League clashes with Liverpool this season, Roberto De Zerbi’s side will be confident of claiming another positive result.

The squad absorbed the loss of Leandro Trossard without flinching – as they have done with the likes of Yves Bissouma and Ben White in recent times. The forward planning behind the scenes at the club is so good that there always appears to be a new name ready to step up.

Brighton can win with a display half as good as they produced 15 days ago, but Liverpool will also be better and this could go to the wire. Taking Brighton in the Draw no Bet market offers some solace if the Reds sneak a late leveller or enjoy some VAR fortune again.

A 2-1 correct score play looks advisable as these sides usually produce goals. Brighton have scored at least two goals in each of their last six games while Liverpool’s defence has shipped an average of 1.63 per game since the World Cup.