Brighton vs Liverpool: Stats, Odds & Predictions for the EFL Cup
The upcoming match, Brighton vs Liverpool is expected to be exciting, as both teams get ready to play each other in the fourth round of the EFL Cup at the American Express Stadium on Wednesday (October 30, 2024). This game happens just a few days before their Premier League meeting, adding an interesting sense of excitement to the event.
This mid-week matchup promises excitement as both teams have demonstrated impressive form recently, setting the stage for a highly anticipated game. Liverpool, under a successful cup run, seeks to defend their League Cup title, while Brighton aims to advance against strong opposition. Only days later, they’ll meet again on this same ground for a Premier League battle, intensifying the stakes.
Team Insights and Form Overview
Brighton’s Recent Performance
Meanwhile, Brighton & Hove Albion is in an unpredictable pattern; all determined and resilient. In their previous match, Brighton succeeded in securing a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton, demonstrating remarkable offensive prowess; however, they permitted the opposing team to equalize in the last minutes. Brighton largely controlled the game, as indicated by the 19 shots they directed towards the goal, but they encountered difficulties in maintaining their lead. Star men Danny Welbeck and Evan Ferguson contributed to the score, but their defense could not clear off the late equalizer from Wolverhampton.
Brighton’s recent performances underscore their offensive capabilities but also show vulnerability in defense. Across their last six games, Brighton has scored in each match but has also conceded goals in five.
Liverpool’s Unbeaten Streak
Liverpool enter this match following a 2-2 tie with Arsenal in the Premier League, which extended their unbeaten streak to eight games. Their strong defense and dynamic offense helped them maintain a consistent performance; they have scored 13 goals and allowed only three in their last six matches. Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, and the rest of the star players are behind Liverpool’s performance; hence, this makes them tough opponents.
Remaining undefeated in the EFL Cup since December 2022, the Reds have succeeded in this tournament. However, because Manchester City has secured the status of the league’s top team, the attention now shifts to the EFL Cup.
Brighton vs Liverpool Predicted XI
Here’s a potential starting XI for both teams:
Brighton Predicted XI: Steele; Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Estupiñán; Gilmour, Gross, Adingra; March, Welbeck, Ferguson.
Liverpool Predicted XI: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konaté, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Betting Odds
For sports enthusiasts and bettors on GSB, Liverpool enters this match as the favorite, though Brighton’s resilience offers potential for surprising outcomes.
- Liverpool win (2.07): A favored choice for this fixture.
- Brighton win (3.45): Underdog odds, providing higher returns on a Brighton victory.
Predictions
Given both teams’ strengths, we predict an intense match with high goal-scoring potential. Liverpool’s organized defense paired with their effective attack makes them the likely winners with a predicted score of 3-1. However, Brighton’s knack for scoring may lead to closer competition than anticipated.
- Expected Outcome: Liverpool 3 – Brighton 1
