#1 Brighton vs Liverpool: Predictions, Odds, TV Coverage, and Live Stream Details for FA Cup Showdown
Brighton vs Liverpool: Preview
Brighton vs Liverpool: Liverpool return to the south coast to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the fourth round of the FA Cup, fresh off the memory of their defeat just two weeks ago. The Reds are the current holders of the cup and will be looking to improve on their form, having only picked up one win in their last five outings in all competitions. Despite current form, bookmakers have priced Liverpool as slight favorites, with odds at 7/5 with Betfred, while Brighton is at 8/5 for back-to-back wins and a draw is 12/5.
This will be the eighth meeting between the two sides in the cup competition, with Liverpool having only picked up three wins and two draws in that time, the last victory being a 6-1 thrashing back in 2012. However, Brighton has come a long way since then and manager Jurgen Klopp has already stated that the last time he faced Roberto De Zerbi was the worst match he has seen as Liverpool’s head coach. The Italian coach has made an instant impact as Brighton boss in a short period of time, with the club currently sitting in sixth place with two games-in-hand over Tottenham Hotspur, who sit above them, and five points ahead.
Brighton is enjoying a phenomenal season and has been one of the top flight’s surprise packages in 2022/23. The Seagulls are currently unbeaten, including a 3-0 home win over Liverpool and a 5-1 victory over Middlesbrough in the last round of this competition. On the other hand, the new year has not brought the same joy for Liverpool, whose only victory since the end of 2022 was a 1-0 win against Wolves in their third round replay.
Where to Watch
The match will take place on Sunday, January 29th, 2023, with kick-off at 1:30 pm. Fans can tune in to watch the game for free on ITV from 12:45 pm. Additionally, the match can be live-streamed via the ITV Hub on a range of devices including laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
In terms of team news, Brighton will be without defender Lewis Dunk, who is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the last match. Additionally, Tariq Lamptey and Adam Lallana are both doubts due to injury, while Dan Burn and Joel Veltman are expected to fill in for Dunk in defense.
Liverpool, on the other hand, is set to be without defender Virgil van Dijk, who is still recovering from a knee injury, while Joel Matip and Joe Gomez are also out due to injury. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to return to the starting lineup after being rested for the last match, while Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah are expected to lead the attack.
Conclusion
In conclusion, this match promises to be an exciting one, with both teams having something to prove. Brighton will be looking to continue their unbeaten run, while Liverpool will be looking to defend their FA Cup title and improve on their current form. With the match being broadcasted on free-to-air TV and available to stream online, fans across the country can enjoy live coverage of the match.
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