Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th December 2024

The EFL Cup is back in action with another set of matches this week as Southampton lock horns with Arne Slot's Liverpool side in a crucial encounter at St. Mary's Stadium on Wednesday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.

Southampton vs Liverpool Preview

Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form this season. The Merseyside outfit played out a disappointing 2-2 draw against Fulham over the weekend and will need to take it up a notch in this fixture.

Southampton, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled over the past year. The Saints slumped to a damaging 5-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in their previous game and will need to bounce back this week.

Southampton vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Liverpool have a good historical record against Southampton and have won 63 out of the 120 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 31 victories.
The previous meeting between Liverpool and Southampton took place in a Premier League match at St Mary's Stadium last month and ended in a narrow 3-2 victory for Liverpool.
Southampton have won only one of their last 15 matches at home against Liverpool in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline in January 2021.
Liverpool have conceded six goals in their last two matches away from home against Southampton in all competitions.
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions but have played out draws in two of these games.

Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction

Liverpool have been in exceptional form under Arne Slot but have suffered from the occasional stutter over the past month. The likes of Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez have been impressive for their side and will look to add to their goal tallies this week.

Southampton have struggled in the top flight this season and will need to play out of their skins on Wednesday. Liverpool are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Southampton 1-3 Liverpool

Southampton vs Liverpool Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes