Liverpool will look to maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League standings, when they welcome an inconsistent Brighton and Hove Albion to Anfield. The hosts are top of the league with 37 points, while Brighton are 12th with 15 points.
Liverpool have been managing to win games even when not playing at their best. Like in the match against Crystal Palace that they won 2-1 in the last round, Liverpool had to beat the odds with a late-gasp win. Three of their last four wins in the league have come with a 2-1 margin and that tells the story of how tight their matches have been. Barring the 1-1 draw against Manchester United, the ‘Reds’ have won each of their matches. Even in that match, Liverpool were able to score a late goal and protect their unbeaten record. They have an even better record at home, having won each of their six matches. However, one common thing that binds these games is the fact they couldn’t keep a clean sheet.
Brighton are just five points over the relegation zone and travel here having lost their last two matches. What should worry the travelling fans is their record away from home. Brighton have lost four of their last five Premier League away matches and have won just once on the road all season long. Three of those matches saw Brighton fail to score a goal, although goals have been a consistent part of their fixtures. Four of Brighton’s six away games in the Premier League this season have ended with over 2.5 total match goals.
Liverpool come into this fixture having struggled to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League. However, their ability to pinch points out of nowhere has put them in good stead this season. Regardless, Liverpool have been having tough times at the back. There should be goals in this fixture, which is exactly what even Brighton and Hove Albion have been dishing out.