Preview the matchup between Liverpool FC and Brighton & Hove Albion with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Curtis Jones role in midfield balanceCurtis Jones’ performance against Brighton was rooted in balance. He offered defensive diligence without sacrificing composure in possession, allowing Liverpool

Having promised crunch talks with Mohamed Salah amid their ongoing and very public feud, the outcome of those discussions will become clear when Liverpool ’s official matchday squad is released. If Salah features, there could be hope of a resolution. If the Egyptian is again on the bench, pressure builds ahead of the January transfer window.

Liverpool returns to Anfield on Saturday for an early match with Brighton & Hove Albion in a fight for position in the middle of the English Premier League pack.

For at least one day, Liverpool were able to look past their turmoil after defeating Inter 1-0 in Champions League play on Tuesday. Fans chanting Arne Slot's name showed a shift from backing Mohamed Salah in his current power struggle to supporting the manager who is tasked with leading the Reds through this rough patch in their form.

Hugo Ekitike scored twice as Liverpool beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. Mohamed Salah also made an impact after coming off the bench to replace the injured Joe Gomez. The Egypt international,

Brighton predicted lineup vs. Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Wieffer, Van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Baleba, Gómez; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck.

Salah's 277 goal involvements (188 goals, 89 assists) for Liverpool meant he moved above former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney (183 goals, 93 assists) in the standings. Liverpool parted with £34m to sign Salah from Roma in 2017 - a fee that now seems like peanuts after his jaw-dropping 364 goal contributions in 421 club appearances in all competitions (250 goals and 114 assists).