Liverpool (9th, 23pts) hosts Brighton (7th, 23pts) at Anfield in a crucial mid-table clash. Liverpool's form is concerning with WWWWWLLLLWLLWDD, showing inconsistency despite strong home record (4W-1D-2L). Brighton arrives with better form DLWLDWDWLWDWWLD and superior away goals (9 vs Liverpool's 13 home). Both teams have low fatigue risk with 6 rest days. Liverpool faces medium fixture congestion with Champions League commitments, while Brighton has lighter schedule. Head-to-head favors Brighton recently - they won 3-2 at home last season and have been competitive in recent meetings. Key injury: Brighton missing A. Webster (jumpers knee). Liverpool's home advantage at Anfield remains significant, but their defensive frailties (24 goals conceded) against Brighton's attacking threat (25 goals scored) makes this evenly matched. Both teams desperately need points to climb the table.