Premier League: Liverpool VS Southampton: Prediction, Probable lineups
Few would dispute that things have been more challenging than imaginable for Jurgen Klopp and his team to this point in the season, but perhaps the tide is shifting. Back on a winning streak, an additional three points would go a long way toward maintaining team spirit throughout the month-long break.
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Jurgen Klopp will like to have momentum and win before World Cup breakOn the other hand, the Saints have only won three games this entire season, a dismal run of form. Nonetheless, they have the intangible aspect of the famous "new manager bounce" in their favour, as Nathan Jones was confirmed this week as their new head coach to replace Ralph Hasenhuttl.
The Saints are now 18th in the Premier League table and have struggled to assert themselves thus far this season. This week, the Saints defeated Sheffield Wednesday in a Carabao Cup penalty shootout and will need to be at their best for this match.
On the other hand, Liverpool is now seventh in the league table and have struggled with consistency this season. The Merseyside giants defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in their most recent league match and will try to improve this weekend.
As for head-to-head stats, Liverpool have historically led with 60 wins while Southampton have come on top 31 times. In comparison, 25 games have been drawn.
Key Stats for the match
- Nine of Liverpool's last ten encounters against Southampton throughout all competitions have been victories.
- In nine of their last ten contests against Southampton in all competitions, Liverpool have scored at least two goals.
- This season, Liverpool has lost their last three matches against opponents in the relegation zone and Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, and Leeds United.
- Southampton have only won one of their last six Premier League contests.
Liverpool Team News
Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, and Virgil van Dijk are all set to return, and Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that his squad has no new injury concerns.
Liverpool will be without Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz, Joel Matip, and Arthur Melo during this match. The Guinean midfielder Naby Keita is working his way back to full fitness and is scheduled to miss the game.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson, who was rested against Derby County, will rejoin the squad as fullbacks. Virgil van Dijk will be partnered with Ibrahima Konate at the centre of the defence.
Predicted lineup: Alisson, Salah, Fabinho, Thiago, Elliott, Nunez, Firmino, Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Southampton team news
Gavin Bazunu is likely to be back in goal for Southampton, while Romeo Lavia might start.
Tino Livramento and Kyle Walker-Peters are ruled out for Southampton's match against Liverpool. Juan Larios missed the game against Newcastle United due to an adductor injury and will be evaluated before the match.
Predicted lineup: Bazunu, Aribo, Adams, Lyanco, Bella-Kotchap, Salisu, Elyounoussi, Ward-Prowse, Lavia, S. Armstrong, Perraud
Liverpool VS Southampton prediction
Liverpool hasn't been at their greatest this season, but they have recently proved against Manchester City and Tottenham that they are still a pretty talented team.
And they will undoubtedly crank up the heat for their home supporters at Anfield.
Final prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Southampton