Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool: match statistics
Brighton displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and only a 20% loss rate at their own stadium, achieving a positive goal difference of +6. Liverpool, on the other hand, has an identical 40% win rate away from home, but also a 40% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -1 in away matches. Both teams have an identical average of goals scored away/home (1.47) and a similar shot conversion rate (11%). Brighton has earned 1.8 points per match in the last 5 games, while Liverpool has only managed 1.4, indicating better current form for the hosts. Considering Brighton's home advantage and Liverpool's away struggles, I expect a very evenly matched contest with a slight edge for the hosts, however, a draw seems the most likely outcome.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Brighton & Hove Albion played against Liverpool in Premier League (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Brighton & Hove Albion has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Liverpool has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Brighton & Hove Albion scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.20. Liverpool scores 1.63 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Brighton & Hove Albion's games and 63% of Liverpool's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 60%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Liverpool has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.49 per game. Brighton & Hove Albion takes 12.7 shots per game, while Liverpool takes 15.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Brighton & Hove Albion leads at halftime in 27% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. Liverpool leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.07 after halftime.
When the teams score
Brighton & Hove Albion's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). For Liverpool, it is minutes 76-90+ (17 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Premier League games average 2.74 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Brighton displays solid home form with a 40% win rate and only a 20% loss rate at their own stadium, achieving a positive goal difference of +6. Liverpool, on the other hand, has an identical 40% win rate away from home, but also a 40% loss rate and a negative goal difference of -1 in away matches. Both teams have an identical average of goals scored away/home (1.47) and a similar shot conversion rate (11%). Brighton has earned 1.8 points per match in the last 5 games, while Liverpool has only managed 1.4, indicating better current form for the hosts. Considering Brighton's home advantage and Liverpool's away struggles, I expect a very evenly matched contest with a slight edge for the hosts, however, a draw seems the most likely outcome.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Liverpool is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 2 pts / game - Liverpool
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Liverpool is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.63 goals / game - Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.33 goals / game - Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 meczów), while Liverpool keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 meczów).
Liverpool scores in 87% of games (26 of 30 meczów), while Brighton & Hove Albion keeps a clean sheet in 23% (7 of 30 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Brighton & Hove Albion
Over / Under - Liverpool
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Liverpool is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / game - Brighton & Hove Albion · 1.4 pts / game - Liverpool
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Brighton & Hove Albion - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Liverpool - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Brighton & Hove Albion
Liverpool
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Liga | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.74 | ▲ 2.97 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 56% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 53% | ▲ 60% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 70% | ▼ 60% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 79% | ▲ 93% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Brighton & Hove Albion's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Liverpool. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool?
The Premier League match finished Brighton & Hove Albion 2:1 Liverpool. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool?
Brighton & Hove Albion score 1.30 goals per game on average and Liverpool 1.63. The Premier League average is 2.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Brighton & Hove Albion's matches and 63% of Liverpool's.
What form are Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool in?
Over the last 5 games Brighton & Hove Albion have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Liverpool 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool?
The statistical background for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Liverpool — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.