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In what will be a first of two meetings within four days, Brighton will host Liverpool at the Amex on Wednesday in an EFL Cup tie. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Current holders of the trophy, Liverpool kicked off their EFL Cup defence with a convincing 5-1 victory over fellow Premier League side West Ham.
Arne Slot’s side have started the season better than most expected, giving the change of managers, as they are currently second in the Premier League and have all three games played in the UEFA Champions League.
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Meanwhile, Brighton will head into this clash after conceding a late goal to draw 2-2 against Wolves over the weekend.
Coincidentally, Fabian Hurzeler's team reached the stage of the EFL Cup by edging Wolves 3-2 in the last round.
Brighton vs Liverpool Head to Head
Brighton have avoided defeat in each of their last three home matches against Liverpool, including a 2-1 FA Cup victory in January 2023.
However, the Reds won the most recent defeat between both sides, picking up a 2-1 at Anfield last season.
Brighton vs Liverpool Team News and Possible Lineups
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Liverpool will be without Harvey Elliott (foot), Alisson Becker (hamstring) and Diogo Jota (abdominal), while Federico Chiesa (fitness) and Conor Bradley (unspecified) are both doubtful.
Given that it is a cup game, Wataru Endo and Jarell Quansah could get a place in the starting lineup.
Brighton will be without several key players for their upcoming match. Georginio Rutter is cup-tied, while Joao Pedro remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Additionally, Solly March (knee), Yankuba Minteh (muscle), Matt O'Riley (ankle), Adam Webster (thigh), and James Milner (thigh) are all out due to injuries.
The Seagulls are also uncertain about the availability of captain Lewis Dunk, who suffered a calf injury during the warm-up on Saturday. Jack Hinshelwood is another doubt due to a minor issue.
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Brighton Predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Steele (GK); Lamptey, Van Hecke, Igor, Estupinan; Adingra, Baleba, Wieffer, Mitoma; Enciso, Ferguson
Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Kelleher (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Quansah, Tsimikas; Endo, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez
Brighton vs Liverpool Predictions & Betting Tips
Brighton have gotten the better of Liverpool at the Amex Stadium in recent years, and both sides are in good form this season despite having new managers at the helm.
We think that this is another tricky tie for the Reds.
Over 2.5
Both teams to score
Second half Over 1.5
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