This week’s edition of Monday Night Football sees Brighton host Liverpool on Matchday 37.
The Reds have already been crowned champions, while the Seagulls’ hopes of European qualification are all but over.
Nevertheless, it should be a thoroughly entertaining game on the South Coast, and below is a full match preview from bet maker NetBet, complete with the latest football odds.
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Brighton vs Liverpool
Monday, May 19, 8pm
Amex Stadium, Brighton
Live on Sky Sports
Brighton vs Liverpool Preview
Liverpool are yet to win a Premier League match since clinching the title with a 5-1 victory over Tottenham.
Arne Slot’s men lost 3-1 at Chelsea before surrendering a 2-0 lead to Arsenal and drawing 2-2 at Anfield.
But will that bother Liverpool one bit? Absolutely not, and there will still be a festival-like atmosphere in the away end later this evening.
As for Brighton, a win here would see them leapfrog Brentford into eighth, a potential outcome which should serve as more than enough motivation for Fabian Hurzeler and his players.
The Seagulls have been inconsistent at best this season, a label represented perfectly by their last six games; which have yielded two wins, two draws and two defeats.
Last weekend’s 2-0 triumph at Wolves was a solid display from Brighton, though you feel they will need much, much more to defeat Liverpool – even if some of their players are already on the beach!
But the South Coast side have claimed big home victories this season, including against Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United.
When these two teams met at Anfield in the league earlier in the season, Liverpool walked away with a 2-1 victory thanks to a winner from Mohamed Salah.
And a Carabao Cup meeting at the Amex back in October saw the Reds win 3-2 thanks to a brace from Cody Gakpo.
Brighton vs Liverpool Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Liverpool are only slight favourites for the win here at 2.48, while a Brighton victory is priced at 2.63. The draw is 3.76.
Brighton vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Yankuba Minteh to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 2.10
This could be a handy way to double your money. Minteh has scored six goals this season, while recording 15 shots on target. They are not insane numbers, but enough to tempt us with this selection.
Danny Welbeck to score anytime @ 2.79
Welbeck has enjoyed a hugely productive season leading the line for Brighton. The English striker has 10 goals in 29 top-flight appearances and scored from the penalty spot in the win at Wolves. He has also netted twice in his last five matches against Liverpool.
Alisson Becker to make over 4.5 saves @ 3.25
With Liverpool minds perhaps not fully focused on performance levels, we can see Brighton taking this game by the scruff of the neck. With the likes of Welbeck, Minteh, Joao Pedro and Kaoru Mitoma in attack, the Seagulls can keep Alisson very busy.
Brighton Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen, Lamptey, Van Hecke, Webster, Estpuinan, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Pedro, Mitoma, Welbeck
Injuries/Doubts: March, Rutter, Milner, Kadioglu
Liverpool Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Jones, Salah, Jota, Gakpo
Injuries/Doubts: Gomez
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