Liverpool are targeting a fourth successive victory over Brighton, despite having actually been winless in four encounters with the Seagulls beforehand.
Can Brighton & Hove Albion keep alive their hopes of European qualification? Last weekend, the Seagulls beat Wolves 2-0 at Molineux, with Danny Welbeck converting a first-half spot-kick, before Brajan Gruda made the points secure late on, bagging his long-awaited first goal for the club.
Fabian Hürzeler's team have therefore collected seven points from their last three outings, thereby just about remaining in the hunt for a top eight finish.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool preview
This victory means Brighton starts the weekend ninth, below Brentford by virtue of goal difference alone. Assuming Man City have won the FA Cup Final, eighth will be enough to secure Conference League qualification, but the Albion really need to win both this one and then Sunday's final day trip to Tottenham to stand any chance of a continental return.
Liverpool haven't won either of their two outings since being crowned champions, not that anyone is too bothered. Last Sunday, the Reds looked set to beat Arsenal at Anfield, racing into a 2-0 lead, Cody Gakpo and Luis Díaz on target just 87 seconds apart, only for the Gunners to fight back in the second period and earn a draw.
Arne Slot's side will be presented with the trophy on Sunday, so could they actually be there for the taking when the champions visit Sussex on Monday night?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 42.
- Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 7. Draws: 12. Liverpool Wins: 23.
Brighton & Hove Albion team news
Fabian Hürzeler remains without Ferdi Kadıoğlu, Joël Veltman, Georginio Rutter, James Milner and Solly March, but João Pedro can return, having now served his three-match suspension.
Elsewhere, fit agin Kaoru Mitoma returned to the lineup against Wolves, while Mats Wieffer is expected to keep his place at right-back, chosen over Jack Hinshelwood and Tariq Lamptey.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-4-1-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Webster, van Hecke, Estupiñán; Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Mitoma; João Pedro, Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion player to watch vs Liverpool
Danny Welbeck's penalty at Molineux was his tenth of the campaign, the first time he's reached double figures in a Premier League season, but he's only ever scored three times in 25 meetings with Liverpool, although two of these have come in the colours of Brighton.
Liverpool team news
Given that they have nothing to play for, Arne Slot's team selection his difficult to second guess. All the headlines last weekend surrounded Trent Alexander-Arnold, with Conor Bradley set to once again get the nod at right-back, well from the start at least.
Elsewhere, Slot could rotate, as he did at Stamford Bridge a fortnight ago, with Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas, Wataru Endō, Harvey Elliott and Darwin Núñez amongst those hoping for a rare start.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Quansah, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Endō, Elliott, Jones; Salah, Jota, Gakpo.
Liverpool player to watch vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Cody Gakpo slotted home his 18th of the season last Sunday, while he has previously netted three times against Brighton, all of which have come this season in league and cup.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool prediction
Given that it is impossible to forecat what Liverpool will bring to the part, Brighton have to fancy their chances of a result, hence why we're going for a home win: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool.
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How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool on TV
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool will be available on the following TV channels:
- UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Premier League & Ultra HD.
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool on live stream
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network, Telemundo & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool?
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool takes place on Monday 19 May 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (BST), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PDT).