Liverpool will have their sights set on extending their advantage at the top of the Premier League standings on Sunday.
The Reds come into this round directly after the international break with a five-point advantage at the summit. Interestingly, their advantage over Arsenal stands at nine points.
Liverpool will be the overwhelming favorites in this showdown after winning four of their last five.
Southampton come into this home match in the bottom three places in the standings, winning just once in nine outings this term.
Odds
Liverpool will be hard to overlook in the betting this weekend at -325. A home victory for the Saints is challenging to support at +950.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Southampton | +950 |
| Draw | +472 |
| Liverpool | -325 |
Reds Unbeaten in Last Five League Clashes Between Sides
| Total | Southampton | Liverpool | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 46 | 11 | 25 | 10 |
| Premier League Games | 42 | 9 | 23 | 10 |
| Goals | 129 | 44 | 85 |
Liverpool’s chances of victory are only enhanced based on their dominant advantage in head-to-head meetings.
The Reds have avoided defeat in the last six across all competitions, claiming wins in five encounters. However, the latest meeting between the teams at St Mary’s saw the points shared following a 4-4 draw.
That result means Southampton have avoided defeat in two of the last three meetings between the sides at St Mary’s.
🚨⚽ TIP: Under 3.25 Goals @ -118
Southampton vs. Liverpool Key Stats
- Arne Slot has picked up 28 points from his opening eleven matches; the joint-most by a manager since Guus Hiddink at Chelsea.
- The Reds have only collected more points from their opening eleven rounds of matches in the 2019-20 season.
- Southampton have recorded just one win in their last 24 Premier League matches.
Southampton Team News
Russell Martin will be without a number of key players for this home fixture, including Aaron Ramsdale and Jan Bednarek. Furthermore, Ryan Fraser, Will Smallbone, and Ross Stewart also remain out.
Possible Lineup
Alex McCarthy (GK); Kyle Walker-Peters, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jack Stephens, James Bree, Ryan Manning, Adam Armstrong, Joe Aribo, Adam Lallana, Ben Brereton Diaz, Cameron Archer
Liverpool Team News
Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set for a spell on the sidelines after picking up an unknown injury. Diogo Jota and Alisson remain out for the Reds. Harvey Elliott isn’t expected to return until the start of December.
Possible Lineup
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK); Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Mohamed Salah, Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo
Southampton vs. Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool’s dominant start to the season is incredibly challenging to overlook when assessing the most likely outcome this weekend.
Southampton have stuttered throughout the season, but being back in front of their own fans will at least see them put up a bigger test to the Reds. That being said, the preference is for the visitors.
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