Ever since Liverpool clinched the Premier League title by beating Tottenham 5-1 in April, their performance has declined. Their upcoming match against Brighton on Monday might not be as easy as they expect.
Liverpool has been dominant throughout the season, but in their last two league games, they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Chelsea and squandered a two-goal lead to draw against Arsenal.
Brighton's defense has been vulnerable lately, winning only two of their last six away league games, making them a risky choice at the Amex Stadium.
On the other hand, Brighton has collected seven points from their last three league matches, boosting their chances for a top-eight finish and showcasing their attacking prowess.
Liverpool has emerged victorious in both encounters against Brighton this season, winning 3-2 in the EFL Cup and narrowly beating them 2-1 in the Premier League at Anfield in November.
Team news
Brighton has struggled with injuries throughout the season, with James Milner, Solly March, Georginio Rutter, and Ferdi Kadioglu still sidelined. Lewis Dunk is uncertain for the upcoming match after missing the previous game against Wolves.
For Liverpool, Joe Gomez remains injured since February, while there are doubts about Trent Alexander-Arnold's participation in the final two games as the manager attempts to manage his workload.
The stats
The last seven meetings between these teams have seen three or more goals, with both teams scoring in six of those matches.
Brighton has had both teams score in eight of their last 10 Premier League matches and has lost only three of their 18 home league games this season.
For Liverpool, both teams scored in five of their last six league games, with four of their last six away league games having over 3.5 goals.
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool has scored 16 away goals in the Premier League this season, equalling the record for most goals in a single campaign.
Prediction
Despite Liverpool's recent setbacks with a 3-1 loss to Chelsea and a 2-2 draw against Arsenal, they are likely to face another high-scoring game against Brighton.
Brighton's recent performances, including a 2-2 draw with Leicester, a 3-2 win against West Ham, and a 4-2 loss to Brentford, indicate their attacking prowess but also reveal weaknesses in defense.
Liverpool has the attacking firepower to make an impact, but their defensive record of only two clean sheets in eight league games suggests an open game.
Last season, Liverpool drew 2-2 against Brighton at the Amex, while in the EFL Cup earlier in the campaign, they secured a 3-2 victory on the south coast.