Match report
Liverpool 2-0 Brighton: match report
Liverpool defeated Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League, with an own goal and a strike from Isak sealing the win.
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Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory over Brighton at Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League. The match featured an own goal and a goal from Alexander Isak.
Pascal Groß scored an own goal for Liverpool in the 17th minute, putting them ahead 1-0. Just four minutes later, Alexander Isak equalised for Liverpool with an assist from Bradley Barcola, making it 1-1.
Brighton received two yellow cards during the match. Olivier Boscagli was booked in stoppage time of the first half, and Costinha received a yellow card in the 73rd minute.
Key statistics from the match showed Brighton dominated possession with 64% compared to Liverpool's 36%. Liverpool managed four shots on target, while Brighton had only one. Liverpool committed 13 fouls against Brighton's nine.
Going into the game, Brighton were in third place with 16 points from seven matches, while Liverpool were fifth with 12 points from the same number of games. Brighton had won five of their seven matches, while Liverpool had three wins, three draws, and one loss.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Liverpool vs Brighton preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Liverpool will face Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday 25 October at 14:00 GMT at Anfield, Liverpool.
Liverpool have won four of their last five matches, with a recent sequence of WWWLW. Their latest game was a thrilling 4-3 win against Villarreal on 20 October.
Brighton are unbeaten in their last five matches, winning four and drawing one, with a sequence of DWWWW. They recently drew 0-0 with FK Jablonec on 22 October.
In the league table, Brighton currently sit in third place with 16 points from 7 matches, while Liverpool are in fifth place with 12 points from the same number of games.
Historically, Liverpool and Brighton have met 10 times, with Liverpool winning 5, Brighton winning 4, and 1 match ending in a draw. Their last encounter was a 2-1 victory for Brighton on 21 March.
Bookmakers have made Liverpool the favourites for this match, reflecting their strong home advantage.
Match Events
All events- 88'Milos Kerkez(Out: Konstantinos Tsimikas)
- 77'Bradley Barcola(Out: Rio Ngumoha)
- 77'Alexander Isak(Out: Lewis Koumas)
- 75'Yasin Ayari(Out: Georginio Rutter)
- 73'Costinha
- 65'Florian Wirtz(Out: Treymaurice Nyoni)
- 54'Chema Andrés(Out: Malick Yalcouyé)
- 45+3'Olivier Boscagli
Match Statistics
All stats- 36%Possession64%
- 0.90Expected Goals (xG)1.40
- 4Shots on Target1
- 4Corners2
- 13Fouls9
Prediction
Live win probability
Liverpool 96%Draw 3%Brighton 1%
Liverpool is most likely to win the game against Brighton.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionPremier League · Regular Season 8
- VenueAnfield, Liverpool · 61276
- RefereeBarrott, Samuel
- ForecastWind, 11.35°C
Last five games
LiverpoolWWWWL
BrightonLDWWW
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Manchester City | 8 | +11 | 21 |
| 2 |  Arsenal | 8 | +8 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 8 | +16 | 16 |
| 4 | Liverpool | 8 | +3 | 15 |
| 5 |  Chelsea | 8 | +2 | 13 |
| 6 |  Brentford | 8 | +5 | 11 |
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Liverpool vs Brighton: result, stats & highlights
Liverpool and Brighton finished 2-0 in the Premier League (Regular Season 8) at Anfield. Played: (your local time).
Liverpool are 4th in the table on 15 points; Brighton are 3rd on 16.
Recent form: Liverpool WWWWL, Brighton LDWWW.
Head-to-head (last 10): Liverpool 6 wins, 1 draws, Brighton 3 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.