Liverpool U21 desperately need points today at 1:00 PM in the Premier League 2. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Liverpool U21 come into this fixture in mixed form (1W 1D 1L). Brighton U21 are in mixed form (1W 1D 1L), making this a relatively even contest on current form. Liverpool U21 head into this on the back of a defeat, while Brighton U21 arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Liverpool U21 and Brighton U21 have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (1W–2D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Brighton U21 won 0–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.2 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Liverpool U21 win or a draw looks most likely.