Liverpool vs Brighton Predictions

• Four of Brighton’s last six away games have featured at least four goals
• Liverpool have won five of their last six matches
• The Reds have conceded three times in three of their last four games

Brighton face a big Anfield test

Brighton loyalists are beginning to get excited after the Seagulls followed a 3-0 victory over champions Arsenal with a 5-0 thumping of arch-rivals Crystal Palace last week, when they scored three times in the opening ten minutes.

Fabian Hurzeler’s team are doing nothing to contradict those who fancy they can at least gain a top-four finish this season, but their credentials are set to be severely tested in their next two games as a trip to leaders Manchester City follows Sunday’s visit to Liverpool.

They should be positive against the Reds, who have failed to win any of their last five home Premier League matches, which will only encourage those hoping for an entertaining clash at Anfield.

Rested Reds can be the difference

The Reds have taken a little while to hit top gear under their new manager Andoni Iraola, who needs a strong home result after a 3-0 loss to the Citizens the last time they were in league action on their own patch.

However, a 4-3 Champions League win over Villarreal on Tuesday will have instilled some confidence and help boost their recent record to five wins from their last six outings.

Iraola started with Florian Wirtz, Alexander Isak and Bradley Barcola among his substitutes, which suggests they will be charged for the visit from the Seagulls even though the trio all eventually took part in the action.

It was the third occasion in the last four games that the Reds have conceded three goals, so there looks a strong chance there will be at least four goals in this one, which has happened on four of the last six occasions Brighton have been on the road.

Mac Allister looks to have his eye in

Liverpool’s rested reserves look to give them a slight advantage and may persuade those looking for a correct-score interest that it is worth backing a 3-2 home victory, while their midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has potential from an anytime-goalscorer perspective.

The Argentinian was on target twice in the win over Villarreal in midweek and a tally of 13 shots from his last three matches suggests he will be hungry to build upon that seasonal breakthrough.