Ever since Liverpool clinched the Premier League title with a 5-1 win against Tottenham in late April, their performance has declined and they might face a tough challenge in their upcoming away match against Brighton on Monday.
The Reds have been dominant throughout the season, but in their last two league games, they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea and squandered a two-goal lead to draw against Arsenal at home.
Brighton, on the other hand, have collected seven points from their last three league games, boosting their chances for a top-eight finish and showcasing their attacking prowess.
Liverpool has come out victorious in both encounters against Brighton this season, winning 3-2 in the EFL Cup on the south coast and narrowly edging past them 2-1 in the Premier League at Anfield in November.
Team news
Brighton has been plagued by injuries this season, with players such as James Milner, Solly March, Georginio Rutter, and Ferdi Kadioglu still sidelined. There is also a doubt over Lewis Dunk's availability after missing the last game against Wolves.
For Liverpool, Joe Gomez remains the only injury concern since February. There's uncertainty surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold's involvement in the final two games as Coach Slot looks to manage his playing time effectively.
The stats
The last seven meetings between these teams have seen three or more goals, with both sides scoring in six of those matches. Brighton has had both teams scoring in eight of their last 10 Premier League matches.
Brighton has lost only three out of their 18 home league games this season and Liverpool has had both teams scoring in five of their last six league fixtures. Additionally, four of their last six away league games have had over 3.5 goals.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has netted 16 away goals in the Premier League this season, equalling the most in a single campaign in the league's history.
Prediction
Despite Liverpool's recent 3-1 loss to Chelsea and 2-2 draw with Arsenal post their title win, they might face another high-scoring match against Brighton.
Brighton's recent league results have been a 2-2 draw with Leicester, a 3-2 win over West Ham, and a 4-2 loss to Brentford, highlighting their attacking flair but also exposing defensive vulnerabilities.
Liverpool possesses attacking prowess but has recorded only two clean sheets in eight league games, indicating their willingness to play with attacking freedom.
The last season's visit to the Amex ended in a 2-2 draw for Liverpool, while their earlier EFL Cup match against Brighton resulted in a 3-2 win for the Reds.