Speaking to BBC Sport, Chris Sutton said: "There is talk about Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi possibly being the next Liverpool manager when Jurgen Klopp leaves in the summer but this is not really an audition for the the job.
"You know why? This is because the Reds' new sporting director Richard Hughes is supposedly a big fan of his anyway. Regardless of where that subplot goes, the Seagulls will definitely fancy their chances on Sunday.
"Brighton have been a bit of a bogey team for Liverpool recently, especially at Anfield where they have not been beaten since 2019. I can see why this has been such a dangerous fixture, because of the way that Brighton play.
"But if the Reds are anywhere near their best then they will win. They have to really. If they want to win the title, they have to win games like this. There might be a bit of anger from Liverpool after they lost to Manchester United."
Sutton's prediction: Liverpool 3–1 Brighton
Liverpool play their game before Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday, meaning that the Reds will go top of the table with a positive result.
Regardless of the situation in the Premier League, the Reds simply can't afford to drop points against Brighton as the title race goes down to the wire.
