Two evenly matched sides meet at Anfield on Sunday, as Liverpool play host to Brighton & Hove Albion. Both had European commitments during the week, and both came away unscathed from their respective European outings.
Liverpool have started to hit some consistent form under Andoni Iraola. Since the 3-0 home defeat to Manchester City, the Reds have followed that up with three consecutive wins in all competitions. The defeat to the Citizens is the only league defeat on Liverpool’s record this season, having beaten Brentford last weekend away from home. The hosts have a good home record against Brighton, with three straight league wins over the Seagulls.
The Reds, however, have yet to produce a convincing performance in the Premier League under Andoni Iraola, having fallen behind in each of their last two league fixtures and were considerably helped last weekend by Brentford's indiscipline. Liverpool have surprisingly found it difficult at Anfield in the Premier League with no wins at Anfield since a 3-1 win against Crystal Palace back in April.
As for Brighton & Hove Albion, the Seagulls are flying this season. The away side have only suffered one defeat in all competitions which was away at Stamford Bridge and Fabian Hurzeler's side have won their last four league games, meaning they will fancy their chances against a Liverpool side who have yet to win a home league game this season.
The top scorers in the division with 23, the away side are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions, with five straight clean sheets.
This game shouldn't end goalless. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last six matches involving Liverpool. Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last seven games involving Brighton.
Liverpool 2-2 Brighton
