As we enter Matchday 37 of the 2024/25 Premier League season, the stakes couldn’t be higher for clubs jostling for European qualification or seeking to end their campaigns with pride. With just one round of fixtures remaining after this weekend, Sunday’s games are pivotal. Teams are fighting not just for points but for position, prestige, and in some cases, European football next season.
Among the standout fixtures is a tantalising clash on the south coast, where Brighton host newly crowned champions Liverpool. While Liverpool’s focus may have shifted to celebration mode, Brighton could still have everything to play for – depending on how the FA Cup Final involving Crystal Palace pans out. Victory could secure a return to continental competition for the Seagulls, giving this Monday night meeting added intrigue.
Brighton vs Liverpool
Match Info
- Premier League Matchday 37 of 38
- Monday 19 May 2025 15:00 EST / 20:00 BST
- Amex Stadium, Brighton, England
Brighton
Brighton head into their final home match of the season buoyed by the possibility of a European return. Much of that, however, hinges on events outside their control. Should rivals Crystal Palace falter in the FA Cup Final, Brighton could sneak into 8th place—an outcome that may yet carry a coveted Conference League berth.
The Seagulls currently sit ninth, narrowly behind Brentford, and have a middling home record this term (7 wins, 8 draws, 3 losses). Fabian Hürzeler’s side have shown signs of resurgence lately, collecting 7 points from their last 3 league outings. Their recent 2-0 win at Wolves was a statement of intent, yet cracks remain. Brighton have only won once in their last four Amex fixtures, and that needed two goals in the dying moments to edge past West Ham 3-2.
Injuries remain a concern. While Joao Pedro returns from suspension, both Joel Veltman and captain Lewis Dunk are racing against time to be fit. Brighton’s success on Monday may depend as much on their own performance as on how strongly Liverpool approach this late-season showdown.
Liverpool
With the Premier League trophy already locked away at Anfield, Liverpool arrive in Brighton as champions—a title clinched with matches to spare following their emphatic 5-1 win over Spurs. Yet since reaching that summit, their focus has visibly waned. A 3-1 defeat to Chelsea and a 2-2 draw with Arsenal suggest a side winding down.
That said, Liverpool’s away record remains impressive: 11 wins, 5 draws, and just 2 defeats, with 42 goals scored on the road. Arne Slot has begun rotating his line-ups, preserving legs for what promises to be a raucous Bank Holiday parade in Merseyside.
Joe Gomez remains the only confirmed absentee, though expect a reshuffled squad once again. Still, this is a side brimming with attacking talent, and even at 75%, they carry enough bite to trouble any defence—especially one as leaky as Brighton’s.
America Bet Match Winner Prediction
Liverpool to win
Despite their recent dip, Liverpool’s depth and firepower should be enough to see them past Brighton. The champions may not be at full throttle, but their attacking threats can exploit Brighton’s defensive gaps—especially if the home side are chasing the game.
America Bet Score Prediction
Brighton 1 – 3 Liverpool
Brighton should get on the scoresheet, given Liverpool’s recent lack of defensive sharpness, but the Reds are likely to prove too clinical in transition. A 3-1 win feels right given both teams’ current forms and the expected open nature of the match.
America Bet Betting Tips
Liverpool to win
Over 3.5 total goals
Both teams to score
Mohamed Salah to score anytime
Joao Pedro to score or assist
Liverpool to win and both teams to score
Over 1.5 goals in the first half
Brighton over 4.5 corners
Liverpool to win by 2+ goals
Total goals: odd number
