The Seagulls’ momentum was somewhat derailed at the home of the Foxes in the Premier League, where it took a late header from Evan Ferguson to salvage a point in a 2-2 draw. Finding the back of the net more than once at the King Power would have undoubtedly been a prerequisite against a troubled Leicester City team.
Despite the fact that the teams around Brighton dropped points last weekend, the Seagulls remain in a respectable sixth place in the Premier League table. However, the FA Cup is another chance for the soaring Seagulls to qualify for Europe.
Last season, Brighton lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the competition. However, they have made it to the fifth round in three of the last five FA Cup tournaments, including a run to the semi-finals in 2018-19 before Manchester City eliminated them.
Prediction
Given Liverpool’s current form, it’s hard to imagine them keeping Brighton at bay. Although they appear to have improved defensively since their 3-0 defeat nearly two weeks ago, they will most likely concede goals against Brighton.
We say: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Liverpool There should not be a repeat of the 3-0 Amex thrashing two weekends ago, but backing Klopp’s disjointed team to win is still a tall order. Liverpool has demonstrated a greater sense of defensive resilience in their last couple of games.
The Reds’ FA Cup defense may very well come to an end here because Brighton manager De Zerbi was not afraid to name a strong lineup against Boro and his team is capable of troubling even the tightest defenses.
Head-to-Head
- So far this season, Brighton has scored three goals in both of their meetings with Liverpool.
- Brighton has beaten Liverpool three times in their five FA Cup matches.
- Liverpool currently hold the FA Cup title. Both of Brighton’s FA Cup matches against the current champions have ended in defeats.
- In their last four FA Cup matches, Brighton has only lost once.
- After Wolves (30), Sheffield United (28) and West Ham (27), Liverpool ranks fourth among all teams that have competed in the competition’s current format with 26 fourth-round exits.
Lineup
Brighton & Hove Albion:
- Sanchez;
- Veltman, Dunk, Webster, Estupinan;
- Gilmour, Gross;
- March, Mac Allister, Mitoma;
- Ferguson
Liverpool:
- Kelleher;
- Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Konate, Robertson;
- Thiago, Bajcetic, Henderson;
- Salah, Nunez, Gakpo
Team news
Long-term knee victim Jakub Moder, Levi Colwill, who faces up to six weeks out with a quadriceps injury, and Facundo Buonanotte, who recently injured his spine while on international duty, join the Englishman in the hospital.
Pascal Gross will likely play in the midfield in Lallana’s absence as Alexis Mac Allister moves further forward. This will give Joel Veltman or Tariq Lamptey the chance to play at right back.
After a £60 million Arsenal bid for Brighton was turned down, Moises Caicedo said he wanted to leave, and he also missed Saturday’s training, which could let Billy Gilmour start.
Betting Tips
Result: Brighton & Hove Albion to score more than 2.5 goals? Yes, and both teams to score.
Where to watch
The Emirates FA Cup 2022-23 will only be streamed live on Sony LIV.