Premier League 2024-2025: Brighton vs Liverpool Prediction

Brighton

Home Team
23%
VS

Liverpool

Away Team
59%
Draw: 18%
Over 2.5: 62%
Under 2.5: 38%
Goal: 57%
No Goal: 43%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 36 25 8 3 83 37 46 83
2 Arsenal 36 18 14 4 66 33 33 68
3 Newcastle 36 20 6 10 68 45 23 66
4 Man City 36 19 8 9 67 43 24 65
5 Chelsea 36 18 9 9 62 43 19 63
6 Aston Villa 36 18 9 9 56 49 7 63
7 Nott'm Forest 36 18 8 10 56 44 12 62
8 Brentford 36 16 7 13 63 53 10 55
9 Brighton 36 14 13 9 59 56 3 55
10 Bournemouth 36 14 11 11 55 43 12 53
11 Fulham 36 14 9 13 51 50 1 51
12 Crystal Palace 36 12 13 11 46 48 -2 49
13 Everton 36 9 15 12 39 44 -5 42
14 Wolves 36 12 5 19 51 64 -13 41
15 West Ham 36 10 10 16 42 59 -17 40
16 Man United 36 10 9 17 42 53 -11 39
17 Tottenham 36 11 5 20 63 59 4 38
18 Ipswich 36 4 10 22 35 77 -42 22
19 Leicester 36 5 7 24 31 78 -47 22
20 Southampton 36 2 6 28 25 82 -57 12

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Brighton

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.64
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.36
# Clean Sheets: 1

Liverpool

Average Expected Goals (xG): 2.04
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.41
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming clash between Brighton and Liverpool is predicted to favor Liverpool, with a probability of 59.0% for an away victory. The likelihood of a high-scoring affair is also significant, with a 62.0% probability of more than 2.5 goals being scored. Currently, Liverpool sits at the top of the Premier League with 83 points, while Brighton is in 9th position with 55 points.

Match Analysis

Both teams have shown varied forms in their recent matches. Brighton has been consistent, securing two wins and a draw in their last three matches. They managed victories against Wolves and West Ham, showcasing a strong attacking front with five goals scored across these fixtures. Their recent home draw against Newcastle indicates resilience, but the challenge against the league leaders demands more. Liverpool, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results with a win, a draw, and a loss in their last three outings. Their emphatic 5-1 victory over Tottenham highlights their attacking prowess, though their 3-1 loss to Chelsea suggests vulnerabilities in defense. The draw against Arsenal, in a thrilling 2-2 encounter, further demonstrates their capability to compete with top sides. Analyzing advanced metrics, Brighton's average goals scored and conceded per game over the last five matches are 1.6 and 1.8, respectively, reflecting a slight imbalance in their defensive setup. Conversely, Liverpool's statistics show a more balanced approach with both scored and conceded averages at 1.6. Notably, Liverpool's expected goals are higher, suggesting they create more quality chances, which could be pivotal in this encounter.

Final Prediction

Liverpool holds the edge due to their superior standing and attacking potential, which is backed by their recent high-scoring performances. A key factor to watch will be Liverpool's ability to convert their chances, as their expected goals suggest they have the potential to breach Brighton's defense effectively. Fans should expect an engaging match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities.