Liverpool and Brighton are set for a pivotal clash on January 14th at American Express Community Stadium. They are only separated by a single point on the EPL table, so the Reds will be desperate for a win to halt any further slide down the standings.
Injury Update
It was a case of good news-bad news on the injury front for Liverpool heading into the match. James Milner and Stefan Bajcetic are set to return, but Roberto Firmino and Darwin Núñez suffered injuries in training. Firmino has been ruled out while Núñez is a game-time decision.
Gakpo To The Rescue?
Even if Núñez can't give it a go during the match, the arrival of Cody Gakpo should give the Reds plenty of options to find the back of the net, Gakpo impressed in his Reds debut, a 2-2 FA Cup draw vs Wolves. Now it's time to see how he performs under the bright lights of the Premier League.
Scouting The Seagulls
Brighton has had a solid season thus far. They have the same number of League wins as Liverpool, so on paper, this will be an even match. The Seagulls boast 3 players, Pascal Groß, Alexis MacAllister and Leandro Trossard, who have scored 7 goals each. Groß and MacAllister play in the midfield, so Liverpool defenders must be alert to dangerous attacks coming from all over the pitch.
LFC Globe Verdict
This is going to be a tough one. Not only has Liverpool struggled on the road this season, but Brighton are in great form. They have scored 9 goals in their last 2 matches across all competitions. That means the Reds defenders will have to put in a solid shift for all 90 minutes if they want all 3 points, something they have struggled to do all season. With Liverpool's scoring punch though, I expect a high-scoring, entertaining match.
Prediction- Liverpool 3 Brighton 3
Where To Watch
The match is set for 15:00 GMT, but unfortunately will not be broadcast via traditional television or streaming services in the UK. However, the match will stream on Peacock+ and Universo (Spanish Language Broadcast) at 10 AM EST in the USA. Canadian viewers can also stream the action on fuboTV.