For Liverpool, the goal is accomplished. The Reds have already been crowned 2025 Premier League champions and are only waiting for the celebration on the final matchday, when, after facing Crystal Palace, they will lift the trophy at Anfield and perform a lap of honour with their fans.
But before that, they will face Brighton, who will play their final home game of the season and will look to say goodbye with a win.
In an inconsistent campaign, Brighton have 14 wins and nine losses, the same number of defeats as Manchester City, Chelsea, and Aston Villa. So why aren't Brighton in the top five? Their 13 draws prevented them from climbing the table and competing higher.
With a three-match unbeaten run, they are coming off a big point against Newcastle, who still have aspirations of playing in next season's Champions League.
On Liverpool's side, although a bit of a letdown is normal after winning the title, the interesting fact is that they haven't won since claiming the crown against Tottenham. After the 3-1 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, they were leading 2-0 against Arsenal, who eventually salvaged a 2-2 draw. Thus, Arne Slot, who looks likely to continue giving playing time to some of his fringe players who have played less this season, is going for a victory to set the seal on their celebrations.
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Surprisingly for the champions, betway don't fancy Liverpool, with a win for the Reds paying 7/4. Brighton, meanwhile, are 11/8, while a draw is available from the same firm at 13/5.
The Sporting News gives our predictions and tips to make this game even more exciting.
Brighton vs. Liverpool prediction, tips, betting odds
Brighton to score over 1.5 goals (10/13, 10bet)
Despite facing the champions, Brighton have reasons to make things difficult for Liverpool, as they've shown in their last four home matches against the Reds. With two wins, one draw, and one loss (in the Carabao Cup), the notable statistic is that they've scored two or more goals against the Anfield side in all of them, making this 10bet pick very interesting. Their most important result was a 3-0 win in the 2022/23 season, and the last match ended 2-2.
Mohamed Salah to score at any time (5/4, Spreadex)
For the Egyptian, the season is not over yet. Leading in both goals and assists in the 2024/25 Premier League, Salah will want to take home all the individual awards. Although he has gone two matches without scoring and his 28 goals are far from Erling Haaland's record (36) for Manchester City in the 2022/23 season, he will be gunning to increase his tally against an opponent he has scored against 10 times previously, including a brace in the last match played at Brighton.
Brighton vs. Liverpool's predicted score and most likely results
Here's a rundown of the most likely outcomes for Brighton vs. Liverpool, according to betway, who are offering up to a £30 free matched bet if your first acca loses, plus a £30 Uber Eats voucher for new customers.
* Odds correct at time of publish with listed firms and subject to change
How to watch Brighton vs. Liverpool in the Premier League
- Date: Monday, May 19
- Venue: Falmer Stadium, Brighton
- Time: 20:30 BST
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Go & Now TV