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EFL Cup | Round of 16
Oct 30, 2024 at 7.30pm UK
Broadfield Stadium
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Brighton
vs.
Liverpool

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Predicted Lineups

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup last-16 clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.

Injuries & Suspensions

Sports Mole rounds up all of Liverpool's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup last-16 clash with Preston North End.

Form, Standings, Stats

Brighton & Hove Albion

All competitions
EFL Cup
Last Game: Brighton 2-2 Wolves
Saturday, October 26 at 3pm in Premier League

Liverpool

All competitions
EFL Cup
Last Game: Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool
Sunday, October 27 at 4.30pm in Premier League

We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-2 Liverpool

 Slot highlighted the fact that Arsenal had an extra day to recover from their Champions League exploits before Sunday's draw, and the same will be true on Wednesday against a Brighton side who seldom have problems finding the net at home. However, the Reds have become away-day specialists during Slot's short time at the helm and should remain on course for back-to-back EFL Cup trophy lifts, even if any victory on Wednesday is not as emphatic as the travelling faithful might wish for. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Liverpool win with a probability of 45.82%. A win for Brighton & Hove Albion has a probability of 31.19% and a draw has a probability of 23%.

The most likely scoreline for a Liverpool win is 1-2 with a probability of 9.12%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 0-1 (7.11%) and 0-2 (6.34%). The likeliest Brighton & Hove Albion win is 2-1 (7.36%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (10.23%).

Result
Brighton & Hove AlbionDrawLiverpool
31.19% (6.514 6.51) 22.98% (1.374 1.37) 45.82% (-7.889 -7.89)
Both teams to score 63.45% (0.465 0.47)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
62.46% (-1.714 -1.71)37.53% (1.713 1.71)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
40.23% (-1.865 -1.87)59.76% (1.864 1.86)
Brighton & Hove Albion Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
76.27% (3.47 3.47)23.73% (-3.471 -3.47)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
42.14% (4.75 4.75)57.86% (-4.751 -4.75)
Liverpool Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
83.19% (-3.328 -3.33)16.81% (3.327 3.33)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
53.22% (-6.288 -6.29)46.78% (6.287 6.29)
Score Analysis
    Brighton & Hove Albion 31.19%
    Liverpool 45.82%
    Draw 22.98%
Brighton & Hove AlbionDrawLiverpool
2-1 @ 7.36% (1.131 1.13)
1-0 @ 5.74% (0.963 0.96)
2-0 @ 4.13% (1.019 1.02)
3-1 @ 3.53% (0.826 0.83)
3-2 @ 3.15% (0.438 0.44)
3-0 @ 1.98% (0.63 0.63)
4-1 @ 1.27% (0.389 0.39)
4-2 @ 1.13% (0.25 0.25)
Other @ 2.92%
Total : 31.19%
1-1 @ 10.23% (0.664 0.66)
2-2 @ 6.56% (0.322 0.32)
0-0 @ 3.99% (0.322 0.32)
3-3 @ 1.87% (0.061 0.06)
Other @ 0.33%
Total : 22.98%
1-2 @ 9.12% (-0.462 -0.46)
0-1 @ 7.11% (-0.235 -0.24)
0-2 @ 6.34% (-1.02 -1.02)
1-3 @ 5.42% (-0.98 -0.98)
2-3 @ 3.9% (-0.267 -0.27)
0-3 @ 3.77% (-1.148 -1.15)
1-4 @ 2.42% (-0.79 -0.79)
2-4 @ 1.74% (-0.35 -0.35)
0-4 @ 1.68% (-0.783 -0.78)
Other @ 4.31%
Total : 45.82%

Who will win Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Brighton and Liverpool?

Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion
42.9%
Liverpool
57.1%
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Head to Head
Mar 31, 2024 2pm
Gameweek 30
Liverpool
2-1
Brighton
Diaz (27'), Salah (65')
Mac Allister (14'), van Dijk (50'), Gomez (58'), Endo (88'), Gakpo (90+5')
Welbeck (2')
Gross (20'), Welbeck (48'), Paul van Hecke (71')
> Match Report
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Gameweek 8
Brighton
2-2
Liverpool
Adingra (20'), Dunk (78')
De Zerbi (71'), Balepa (90+4')
Salah (40', 45+1')
Szoboszlai (67'), Gomez (86')
> Match Report
Jan 29, 2023 1.30pm
Fourth Round
Brighton
2-1
Liverpool
Dunk (39'), Mitoma (90+2')
Elliott (30')
> Match Report
Jan 14, 2023 3pm
Gameweek 20
Brighton
3-0
Liverpool
March (47', 53'), Welbeck (81')
> Match Report
Oct 1, 2022 3pm
Gameweek 9
Liverpool
3-3
Brighton
Firmino (33', 54'), Webster (63' og.)
Trossard (4', 18', 83')
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2Liverpool97111751222
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5Chelsea95221911817
6Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton94411612416
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9Brentford94141818013
10Fulham93331212012
11Bournemouth93331111012
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle9333910-112
13West Ham UnitedWest Ham93241316-311
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd9324811-311
15Leicester CityLeicester92341317-49
16Everton92341016-69
17Crystal Palace9135611-56
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19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves90271225-132
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