‘Anfield’ awaits Iraola’s first Premier League win: Liverpool vs Brighton prediction
The eighth-round Premier League clash between Liverpool and Brighton will take place on October 25, 2026, at Anfield. The hosts sit fifth with 12 points, while the visitors are surprisingly third, having collected 16 points. Liverpool are trying to close the gap on the leaders, but Brighton are enjoying an impressive run and head into the match in significantly better form.
Liverpool: potent attack, alarming defense
Andoni Iraola’s side are still waiting for their first home Premier League win under the new manager, having drawn twice and lost once at Anfield. In midweek, however, Liverpool showed their character in the Champions League, coming from 0-2 down to beat Villarreal 4-3. In the previous league round, the Reds also defeated Brentford 2-1.
The hosts’ main problem is their defense: the team have conceded 10 goals in their last four matches. At the same time, their overall numbers in terms of the quality of chances conceded remain respectable, while Alexander Isak has already scored five goals in six league outings. Their task is further complicated by a lengthy injury list: Dominik Szoboszlai, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni and Hugo Ekitike will miss out, while Victor Muñoz is a doubt.
Brighton: four straight wins and 15 goals scored
Fabian Hürzeler’s team are enjoying one of the brightest starts to the season. Brighton have won eight of their 12 matches in all competitions and suffered just one defeat. In the Premier League, the Seagulls have claimed four consecutive victories, scoring 15 goals during that run while keeping clean sheets in all four matches.
The level of the opponents Brighton have already beaten is particularly impressive: Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Manchester United and Aston Villa are among them. The team have also looked confident away from home — after losing to Chelsea, they have won three and drawn one. However, their last four visits to Anfield have ended in defeat, so the head-to-head record remains in the hosts’ favor.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Brighton have won their last four Premier League matches in a row.
- The Seagulls scored 15 goals and conceded none in those four matches.
- Liverpool have won their last four home matches against Brighton.
The hosts’ attacking firepower could prove decisive: Liverpool vs Brighton prediction
Brighton head into the match in excellent shape and are more than capable of exploiting Liverpool’s defensive problems. The visitors play with energy, score plenty of goals and have already shown that they are not afraid of opponents from the top half of the table.
However, Liverpool have too much individual quality in attack to be written off, even with their personnel issues. Isak, Wirtz and the Reds’ quick wide players can create enough chances, while home advantage and their strong record against Brighton could help the hosts finally secure their first Anfield victory of the current league campaign.
