Liverpool v Brighton

Liverpool have been in mixed form of late and host a Brighton side in poor form. Which side will make it to round 5?

Liverpool v Brighton – Anfield 21:00 CET

Team News:

Liverpool are losing right backs almost every game it seems. Wataru Endo the latest player to try that position and end up injured. He joins Bradley, Frimpong and Isak on the unavailable list. Joe Gomez is back and Szoboszlai available after suspension. Liverpool will likely rotate for this one and the likes of Mamardashvili, Chiesa and Ngumoha may feature.

Brighton are without Tzimas, Webster, March and Ayari. They too may rotate some here after a tough recent run of games.

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Formations:

Liverpool have mainly operated in a 4‑2‑3‑1 setup, but with the Cup schedule and a difficult recent run, some rotation is expected. Arne Slot is under significant pressure, making a defeat something he simply cannot afford.

4-2-3-1 for Brighton also but recent games have seen them struggling to create anything.

Statistics:

Referee: Stuart Atwell (Average cards 3.47 Yellow 0.09 Red)

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Match Preview:

Liverpool have shown clear improvement recently, deservedly beating Newcastle, Marseille and Sunderland. Brighton, meanwhile, come into this match on a five‑game winless streak, scoring only three times in that period. Although they possess quality throughout the squad, they currently look short of ideas and creativity.

Betting Preview:

Team news will play a significant role in this matchup. Both sides are likely to rotate, though neither is under major pressure to do so given they each have more than a week of rest ahead. Slot is fully aware that he cannot afford many more setbacks, with fan sentiment already fragile. Liverpool should edge this one, but it’s unlikely to be straightforward.