Southampton vs Liverpool predictions, odds, betting tips and team news
Southampton vs Liverpool
Southampton and Liverpool aim to edge closer to Wembley as they face each other at St Mary’s in the EFL Cup on Wednesday, December 18th, at 8 PM.
The Reds are defending champions and seek to win a record-extending 11th title. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Football.
Over 2.5 goals (4/11 with Betway)
Both of Liverpool’s earlier EFL Cup matches, along with two of Southampton’s three games, featured more than 2.5 goals. Additionally, their last encounter at St. Mary’s Stadium resulted in a total of five goals. Three of the last four league matches featuring Liverpool have seen over 2.5 goals, the same can be said of three of the last five Southampton league games.
Cody Gakpo to score anytime (6/5 with Betway)
Cody Gakpo has scored in both of Liverpool’s last two EFL Cup matches, totalling four goals. The Dutch attacker has been in fine form for Liverpool this season, finding the net seven times in his past 10 matches in all competitions.
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How both teams go into Southampton vs Liverpool
Southampton’s return to England’s top division has been challenging, but they found some relief in the EFL Cup, where Russell Martin’s side triumphed 5-3 against Cardiff City in the second round. As they prepare for a quarter-final clash, the Saints have already eliminated one Merseyside club, overcoming Everton in a penalty shootout during the third round. In their most recent outing, the Saints squandered a two-goal lead against Stoke City, but James Bree managed to secure a late winner, ensuring the club’s first appearance in the last eight since their semi-final run in the 2022/23 season.
Due to their commitments in European competitions, Liverpool made their League Cup debut for the 2024/25 season in round three, achieving a comfortable 5-1 victory over West Ham, even after going behind early in the match. They ensured that history did not repeat itself against Brighton in their next game, although the Reds, who lifted the EFL Cup last season during Jürgen Klopp’s final campaign, could not keep a clean sheet again.
Southampton team news
Several players are expected to be unavailable, including Adam Lallana (hamstring), Juan Larios (injury status unclear), Aaron Ramsdale (finger), Ross Stewart (hamstring), Gavin Bazunu (Achilles), and Will Smallbone (hamstring). Jack Stephens is still under suspension. Paul Onuachu’s return is uncertain due to an unspecified injury, and Jan Bednarek (knee) is also a doubt for the match.
Liverpool team news
Ibrahima Konate (knee), Conor Bradley (hamstring), and Kostas Tsimikas (unspecified injury) are ruled out.
Southampton vs Liverpool head-to-head
Southampton have won just one of their previous 15 meetings with Liverpool (12 losses and two draws).
| Southampton vs Liverpool H2H | |||||||
| Date | Score | Ground | |||||
| 24 Nov 2024 | Southampton 2-3 Liverpool | St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton | |||||
| 28 Feb 2024 | Liverpool 3-0 Southampton | Anfield, Liverpool | |||||
| 28 May 2023 | Southampton 4-4 Liverpool | St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton | |||||
| 12 Nov 2022 | Liverpool 3-1 Southampton | Anfield, Liverpool | |||||
| 17 May 2022 | Southampton 1-2 Liverpool | St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton | |||||
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