Liverpool vs Brighton prediction

THE FORECAST

Brighton sit 3rd with 16 points and a remarkable defensive record (0.7 GA/game, 5 clean sheets), while Liverpool are 5th with a thin squad ravaged by injuries — losing key attackers like Gakpo, Isak, and Szoboszlai alongside multiple midfield absences. Brighton have only 3 days' rest but so does Liverpool effectively (5 days since UCL), and both face a League Cup match in 3 days, though Brighton's superior current form (WWWWD) and vastly better attacking output (3.3 GF/game) make them the stronger side here despite the home venue. The cool, windy conditions (46 km/h wind, ~10°C) may slightly impede Brighton's technical passing game but Liverpool's injury-decimated squad and poor attacking stats (1.3 GF/game) give the visitors the edge.