Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, March 21, 2026
English Premier League
In the 31st round of the English Premier League, Brighton & Hove Albion will face Liverpool on March 21, 2026. Both sides are aiming for success.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool: Team News and Expert Analysis
Since appointing Hurzeler, the Amex club has improved and climbed to eighth place—if not for Crystal Palace’s cup success, they would have returned to European competition. However, they couldn’t maintain that level, gradually slipping to the lower half of the table, though they’re still fighting as competition remains tight. That made beating Sunderland in the previous round all the more important.
Slot made an instant impact in England, confidently securing the league title. But now his position is under threat. His players have looked convincing only in the Champions League. After advancing directly to the round of 16, they crushed Galatasaray 4-0 at home after losing 0-1 in Istanbul. They also thrashed Brighton in the cup. In the Premier League, Liverpool seemed to improve in 2026, but setbacks remain—such as the defeat to Wolverhampton! They later beat them in the cup, but then immediately dropped two points against a crisis-stricken Tottenham, conceding in injury time.
Rutter and company score 1.3 goals per game, conceding slightly less at 1.2. The reigning champions are not impressive: just 1.63 goals scored per match and as many as 1.33 conceded.
Previous Meetings: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool
Liverpool have won five of the last six head-to-head matches, including both most recent encounters, losing only in May of last year.
The reigning champions are still favored. However, they don’t look clearly superior at the moment—we predict "both teams to score" (odds – 1.60).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool: Key Stats and Trends
- Brighton & Hove Albion have won three of their last four matches
- 60% of Brighton’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.5 goals per match
- Liverpool have won two of their last five matches
- 63% of Liverpool’s matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.97 goals per match
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool: Probable Starting Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion are expected to play in a 1-4-5-1 formation: Verbruggen - Kadioglu, Boscagli, van Hecke, Wieffer - Gross, Baleba, Mitoma, Hinshelwood, Gomez - Rutter. Cimas and Webster are unavailable.
Liverpool are expected to play in a 1-4-5-1 formation: Alisson - Kerkez, van Dijk, Konate, Frimpong - Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, Salah - Ekitike. Endo and Bradley will not feature.
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