Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction: 18/12/2024

Southampton would have preferred almost any other team to face, except for Liverpool, one of the top teams in Europe. Their dominance in both the Premier League and the Champions League is a testament to their strength.

Although Southampton is back in the Premier League after a period in the Championship, their recent form has been disappointing. They are currently on a five-game winless streak, which includes four losses. These losses came against teams like Wolverhampton, a narrow defeat to Liverpool (2-3), a heavy 1-5 loss to Chelsea, and a 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. On the positive side, Southampton secured three wins in the EFL, including victories over Cardiff, Everton, and Stoke City.

Liverpool, as the current Premier League leaders, come into this match as clear favorites. Their only unexpected loss this season was against Nottingham Forest in September. Last week, Liverpool drew 3-3 with Newcastle, but their Champions League group-stage performances were flawless, including a 1-0 win against Girona. They are looking to recover from their recent 1-1 draw with Fulham in the league.

However, Southampton’s squad is struggling with injuries, including key players like Ross Stewart, Smallbone, Ramsdale, Onuachu, and Lallana. There are also concerns about Bednarek, Larios, and goalkeeper Bazunu. Despite this, young talents like Ghanaian player Sulemana and striker Archer have shown promise in recent appearances.

Liverpool is also dealing with injuries, with Konaté, Tsimikas, Jota, and Bradley unavailable. Nevertheless, they will still have key players such as Mohamed Salah, who has scored 13 goals in the Premier League, as well as Nunez, Diaz, and Van Dijk, all available for selection.

Prediction

Given Southampton’s struggles at home and Liverpool’s strong away form, the expectation is that Liverpool will dominate this match. With Southampton’s poor recent performances and Liverpool’s consistent form, a 4-0 victory for Liverpool is highly probable.