Tonight, Brighton & Hove Albion host Liverpool at the Amex Stadium in a Premier League encounter that, while not pivotal for the title race, carries significant implications for European qualification.
Brighton enter this fixture in ninth place, just a point behind eighth-placed Brentford. A victory could propel them into a position to qualify for the UEFA Conference League, depending on other results. Manager Fabian Hürzeler will be encouraged by the return of João Pedro from suspension, bolstering an attack that includes Danny Welbeck and Kaoru Mitoma. However, injuries to key players such as James Milner, Georginio Rutter, Ferdi Kadioglu, and Solly March may impact their midfield stability.
Having clinched the Premier League title, Liverpool's focus shifts to finishing the season strongly. Manager Arne Slot faces the challenge of keeping his squad motivated after their recent triumph. The Reds have experienced a slight dip in form, with a 3-1 loss to Chelsea followed by a 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Despite these results, Liverpool will aim to return to winning ways. Mohamed Salah, on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most away goals in a season, will be eager to make his mark. The team will be without Joe Gomez, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
With Brighton pushing for a European spot and Liverpool looking to regain form, this match promises to be an open and entertaining affair. Brighton's attacking intent, combined with Liverpool's offensive prowess, suggests that goals could be on the cards. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities in defense recently, which could lead to a high-scoring game.
