Liverpool face a second trip to the Amex in a month as the Reds take on Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup.
Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for an improved outing from his side after their last trip to the south coast, with Brighton beating Liverpool 3-0 in their previous meeting. It was a poor showing from the Reds, but they have the chance to put it right in the FA Cup on Sunday.
After a 2-2 draw against Wolves at Anfield, Liverpool won 1-0 in the replay at Molineux to book their spot in the fourth round of the competition. Klopp’s side enter the clash on the back of a 0-0 draw against Chelsea, where the Reds welcomed Darwin Nunez back into the side.
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So, can the Reds redeem themselves with victory over Brighton on Sunday? We simulated the game to predict the score.
Brighton vs Liverpool score predicted by simulation
To complete this simulation, we used FIFA 23 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that the Seagulls could set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Steele; Lamptey, Dunk, Webster, Estupinan; Caicedo, Mac Allister, Gross; March, Ferguson, Mitoma. (Simulation was complete before reports Caicedo will miss this afternoon's game)
We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Konate, Robertson; Bajetic, Henderson, Thiago; Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.
Compared to the Reds' last trip to the Amex, it was a much better start to the game, with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo both testing the 'keeper in the opening stages. Nunez's energy up front has been missed over the last few weeks, and it was his aggressive pressing that led to Liverpool taking the lead.
As Brighton passed their way forward, Adam Webster was caught in possession by Nunez when trying to turn away from the striker. Salah picked up the loose ball and flicked a pass into the path of Nunez, and the Uruguayan slipped his shot underneath the 'keeper to send the Reds ahead.
Liverpool took the break into the lead, but Brighton fought their way back into the game in the second half and levelled the score through Kaoru Mitoma. Moises Caicedo picked out Solly March in behind Andrew Robertson, and his drilled cross into the box was tapped into the net by Mitoma at the far post.
Liverpool found themselves back on top again moments later, with substitute Naby Keita winning the midfield battle and creating plenty of chances for Klopp's side. Jason Steele made some more impressive saves to keep the score level, but Liverpool took the lead in the 84th minute through Salah.
A switch of play from Keita saw Harvey Elliott pick up possession on the right, and the youngster found James Milner on the overlap who broke into the box. Milner dinked a cross towards the back post and, unmarked, Salah placed a volley into the net from yards out to win the game for the Reds.
FIFA 23 predicted score: Brighton 1-2 Liverpool
Here are the full-time match stats:
FIFA 23 predicts that a late Mohamed Salah goal could secure a 2-1 win for the Reds over Brighton on Sunday. It was a fairly contested clash for the opening hour, but the game was tipped in Liverpool's favour after the introduction of Naby Keita who ran the midfield in the simulation.
What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments.
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