Brighton and Hove Albion vs Liverpool - Premier League Preview and Odds

Published on: 12/01/2019

Brighton and Hove Albion vs Liverpool - Premier League Preview and Odds

January 12, 2019 15:00pm - Amex Stadium

Premier League

League leaders Liverpool return to action on Saturday when they make the long journey south to face 13th.ranked Brighton and Hove Albion.

Last time out, Jurgen Klopp`s men suffered their first Premier League defeat of the season falling 2-1 at the hand of reigning champions Manchester City - a result that kept the title race wide open. They followed that with a limp FA Cup display which saw their second string dumped out by fellow Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers.

With City just four points behind them and Tottenham two points further back, the Reds will want to keep their rivals at arm`s length by getting back to winning ways on Saturday. Their last defeat to the South Coast side came back in 1982.

Brighton have enjoyed a steady campaign and look on course to retain their Premier League status for a third season. Chris Hughton`s men are 10 points clear of the drop zone and just five points behind seventh-ranked Leicester City. They need just two more wins to match their tally of nine from last term.

They come into this game unbeaten in three following a 1-1 draw at home to Arsenal, a 1-0 home win over Everton and a 2-2 draw at West Ham United last time out. Only Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea have beaten them on home soil this season, both by a 2-1 scoreline.

Recent Form (League)

Brighton and Hove Albion: DWDLL

Liverpool: LWWWW

Betting odds and tips

The Seagull`s strong home form should not be discounted, but Liverpool have only lost one of their last 22 away matches and won nine in a row before the defeat to Manchester City last time out. Even with some injury issues, the Reds should have enough to get the job done.

Brighton have scored at least once in their last 13 home matches while their opponents have netted at least once in each of their last 11 away games. Liverpool`s back line will not be at full strength so expect the hosts to get on the score sheet again.

With that in mind, the Away Win with Both Teams to Score or Over 2.5 Goals both look like good options.

You can back Liverpool/Both Teams to Score at 2/1 and Liverpool/Over 2.5 Goals at Evens.

By Neil Morris