Liverpool faces Brighton this Saturday (21) in the 31st round of Premier League, in a match at American Express Community Stadium, in Falmer. The clash is scheduled for 12:30 pm local time (9:30 am on Brasília). Os Reds are looking to recover after a 1-1 draw with Tottenham and a previous defeat to Wolverhampton by 2-1.
The Arne Slot team occupies fifth place in the table, with 49 points from 30 games, and needs a victory to put pressure on the teams ahead in the fight for a place in the Champions League. Brighton appears in 12th place, with 40 points in the same number of matches, and has had a balanced campaign at home recently. The recent history shows games with goals, as nine of the last ten clashes between the teams have had more than 2.5 goals in total.
Broadcast on Brasil occurs via the Disney+ premium plan and ESPN. No Reino Unido, the game airs on TNT Sports. Arbitration is the responsibility of Darren England.
Absences and physical conditions of teams
Brighton deals with confirmed absences of Adam Webster and Stefanos Tzimas, both injured. Kaoru Mitoma remains a doubt due to a recent physical problem. Coach Fabian Hürzeler adjusts the team based on the defensive solidity seen in the victory over Sunderland.
Liverpool faces an extensive list of absences due to injuries. Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni and Stefan Bajcetic remain outside. Mohamed Salah, who felt discomfort at the last appointment, is also in doubt and undergoes a final evaluation. Arne Slot counts on the gradual return of important players to maintain balance in midfield and attack.
Teams’ moment in the season
Liverpool has accumulated 14 wins, seven draws and nine defeats in the competition, with a positive balance of nine goals. The team shows defensive consistency in several games, but recent fluctuations are worrying in the fight for the G-4. The team scored 49 goals and conceded 40 in 30 rounds.
Brighton has recorded ten wins, ten draws and ten defeats, with a positive balance of three goals. The club scored 39 goals and conceded 36. The home campaign has been stronger, with important points gained against direct opponents in the mid-table.
Factors that can decide the match
Ball possession and quick transitions tend to mark the duel. Liverpool bets on individual quality to overcome Brighton’s organized pressing. Já the home team counts on the fans at Amex Stadium to apply pressure from the start.
Injuries mainly affect Liverpool’s attack, which can force tactical adjustments. Brighton maintains a solid defensive structure and seeks to exploit counterattacks. Especialistas points to slight favoritism to Liverpool, with scores like 1 to 2 being common in analyses.
The recent history favors busy games between the teams. Brighton have avoided defeat in four of their last five home clashes against Liverpool, but Reds have won the two most recent encounters at Anfield this season.
Additional game details
Referee Darren England commands the match, assisted by the linesman team. The American Express Community Stadium stadium has a capacity for around 30 thousand fans and should register a good attendance.
The Premier League 2025/26 presents a fierce competition at the top of the table. Arsenal leads comfortably, but positions from 4th to 7th remain open. This Saturday’s result directly influences the European aspirations of both teams.