Southampton vs Liverpool Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Score Prediction
Southampton will hope for an immediate response to the sacking of Russell Martin when they take on Liverpool at St. Mary’s in the EFL Cup tonight.
Ahead of the clash, we’ve made a prediction for the game, provided our predicted line-ups for both teams, and picked out a Bet Builder using our comparison tool!
Southampton vs Liverpool Bet Builder
Using our bet builder comparison tool, we’ve picked out an 8/1 bet for Wednesday’s EFL Cup game (price correct as of 09:30, 18.12.24). Featured in our bet is for Liverpool to win, both teams to score – no, and Cody Gakpo to score anytime.
Liverpool to win – Liverpool have won all but two of 11 away games this season; Saints have lost six of nine home games
Both teams to score: No – Saints have scored the fewest goals in the Premier League this season; Liverpool have conceded the fewest goals
Cody Gakpo to score anytime – No player has scored more goals than Gakpo in the EFL Cup this season
At the time of writing, the bet is available at 8/1 with BetMGM and Unibet but as low as 9/2 elsewhere. Make sure you compare your bet builders to guarantee the best price on the market!
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Southampton vs Liverpool Team News
Adam Armstrong and Jack Stephens are both suspended for Southampton, who are hoping to have Aaron Ramsdale back between the sticks. Will Smallbone, Gavin Bazunu and Ross Stewart are injured for the hosts.
Arne Slot has concerns at the back with Ibrahima Konate and Conor Bradley ruled out, Kosta Tsimikas unlikely to recover to feature and Andy Robertson suspended following his dismissal against Fulham.
Southampton vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Southampton XI (3-4-3): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood; Sugawara, Downes, Fernandes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Onuachu, Archer
Liverpool XI (4-2-3-1): Kelleher; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Endo, Morton; Cheisa, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Nunez
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Southampton vs Liverpool Score Prediction
A 5-0 loss to Tottenham saw Russell Martin relieved of his duties as Southampton boss on Sunday night. The south coast side are in dire straits coming into Wednesday’s welcome of Liverpool and the Reds should capitalise to book a EFL Cup semi-final spot.
