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Premier League GW8 Predictions: Liverpool vs Brighton & More

The Premier League Gameweek 8 fixtures got underway on Friday, October 23, with Ipswich Town drawing 1-1 with Nottingham Forest. We have already shared our Saturday Premier League picks, and now we are moving on to the first set of…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Premier League GW8 Predictions: Liverpool vs Brighton & More
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool will host an in-form Brighton side that has won four consecutive Premier League matches.
  • Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola ruled out Dominik Szoboszlai, while Bradley Barcola has been deemed fit.
  • Crystal Palace welcomes back Axel Disasi from a three-match suspension for their clash against Newcastle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool prepares to host Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield in Premier League Gameweek 8 on Sunday, October 25. Brighton enters the clash having won four consecutive matches, while fifth-placed Liverpool looks to continue its recent momentum. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola confirmed Bradley Barcola is fit, though Dominik Szoboszlai remains sidelined and Victor Munoz is doubtful. Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler indicated Pascal Struijk will be assessed prior to kickoff.

The fixture preview also covered other Sunday matches, including Crystal Palace versus Newcastle United and Hull City hosting Brentford. Crystal Palace regains Axel Disasi from suspension, while Newcastle manages the fitness of Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Anthony Elanga, and Jacob Ramsey. Meanwhile, Brentford manager Keith Andrews reported Jannik Schuster is back in training ahead of facing Sergej Jakirovic's Hull City side.

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