Jurgen Klopp’s final season at Liverpool has already ended with a major honor after their victory over Chelsea in Sunday’s EFL Cup final. However, the Reds could yet end the 2023-24 season with four major honors. They will come up against Southampton in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday.
Before Betting On Liverpool vs Southampton
It has been an excellent week to this point for Liverpool, as the Reds have already secured their first major honor of the 2023-24 season after landing a memorable 1-0 win in the EFL Cup final against Chelsea. It was a dramatic finish to the clash at Wembley, with Virgin van Dijk netting the winner with just two minutes of extra time remaining.
The Reds boast a very healthy record in this fixture after winning each of the last four ties with Southampton in the FA Cup. However, their most recent win was recorded in the fifth round in 1989-90. The Saints also have a miserable record after losing each of their last six against the Reds. They are also winless in seven since a 1-0 success in the EFL Cup semi-final in 2016-17.
Liverpool have only reached the quarterfinal stage of the FA Cup on one occasion under Klopp, with that achievement coming on their way to winning the tournament in 2021-22. Diogo Jota could be a key player for the Reds this week after being involved in nine goals in eleven appearances in the FA Cup.
The Saints have progressed from three of their last four ties in the fifth round of the FA Cup. That includes progression to the quarterfinal stage in two of the last three seasons. However, they were beaten in this stage by Grimsby Town last season.
Liverpool vs Southampton Offshore Odds & Pick
Liverpool will still be without a number of first team stars for this FA Cup fixture on Wednesday. Therefore, they could be vulnerable against a Southampton side that have impressed throughout the season. However, we still expect the Reds to progress through to the next round.
