Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the EFL Cup match.
The EFL Cup Round of 16 clash will serve as a precursor for their forthcoming Premier League encounter next weekend, with the teams set to meet twice in the span of a week. It will be intriguing to see how much the managers will rotate their squads between these matches.
Brighton
After a dry spell against Newcastle United (1:0), Brighton have returned to their high-scoring habits. Wolverhampton equalised in injury time (2:2). Total over 2.5 goals has been a mark passed in five of their last six matches, and even over 3.5 goals was seen in five of the last six.
Liverpool
Liverpool mirrored Brighton's result in the latest round, also 2:2. Arsenal seem to favour this scoreline against their rivals—remember Manchester City, where Arsenal also let a victory slip? Total over 2.5 isn't regular in Liverpool's games, but it certainly dominates, occurring in six of their recent nine outings.
Brighton vs Liverpool Prediction
Head-to-head encounters confirm the expectation of plenty of goals. In all of their last five matches, the teams scored at least three goals, with Brighton winning three times. While we won't suggest backing a Brighton win, focusing on goals is a safer bet.
