Liverpool host Brighton with both sides carrying strong Premier League form

Liverpool will face Brighton in the eighth round of the Premier League on Sunday, 25 October 2026, with the visitors arriving as one of the competition’s most productive attacking teams.

Liverpool have collected 12 points from their opening seven matches and sit fifth in the table. They have scored nine goals and conceded eight.

Arne Slot’s side secured a narrow 2-1 away win against Brentford in their most recent league fixture. That result extended Liverpool’s record across their past five matches in all competitions to four wins and one defeat.

Brighton have made an unexpectedly impressive start to the campaign. The Seagulls are third after taking 16 points from seven games, while their 23 goals represent the best attacking record in the Premier League. They have conceded five times.

Fabian Hurzeler’s team produced their most emphatic result of the season in the previous round, beating Crystal Palace 5-0 at home. Brighton are also unbeaten in their past eight matches in all competitions, recording six victories during that run.

The contrast between Liverpool’s position as the bookmakers’ favourites and Brighton’s current form makes the match a notable contest. Liverpool have home advantage, but Brighton’s goal-scoring record and unbeaten sequence provide the visitors with a strong platform.

Head-to-head and match trends

The overall goals market has produced a high-scoring outcome in four of the teams’ past five meetings, with more than 2.5 goals scored in each of those matches.

Liverpool’s recent five-match record includes four wins, while Brighton have won six of their last eight games without suffering a defeat. Those figures point towards a match in which both sides could create attacking opportunities.

Prediction

The match has the potential to be an open and entertaining encounter. The forecast is for more than 2.5 goals to be scored.