Liverpool vs Southampton Prediction: FA Cup Match on 28.02.2024

Liverpool will welcome Southampton to Anfield on Wednesday for a one-on-one FA Cup Fifth Round clash, with kickoff slated for 20:00 GMT.

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Key Highlights

Liverpool Looking to Continue Anfield Form to Sail Through to the Next FA Cup Round

The Premier League leaders have been in fine form in recent matches. They have won their last three matches in the league as they continue leading the table ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal, who are in hot pursuit.

Jurgen Klopp will look to get his side into shape for the visit of Southampton after they played in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday against Chelsea.

The FA Cup represents yet another opportunity for silverware this season, and Klopp will take it seriously ahead of hosting Southampton.

After Losing Two Back-to-Back Matches, Southampton Looking to Bounce Back to Winning Ways

Southampton have dropped to 4th on the Championship table after losing two consecutive matches in the league and losing three times in the last four outings.

Their bad patch means that leaders Leicester have retained their 11 points lead at the top of the Championship table. 

However, the losses mean that Southampton have lost ground to second- and third-placed Leeds United and Ipswich Town, who have opened a five-point lead ahead of the Saints.

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The trip to Anfield for Southampton comes at a time when they will need a win to give them their confidence back as the run-in in the Championship approaches.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Out of the last 45 meetings between Liverpool and Southampton, ten have ended in draws. Liverpool have the edge, winning 24 matches to Southampton’s 11 triumphs. 

Injury Report

Jurgen Klopp will have to contend with the absences of Stefan Bajcetic, Ben Doak, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai, Thiago, Rhys Williams, Diogo Jota, and Curtis Jones.

Southampton will be without Juan Larios and Ross Stewart for the trip to Anfield on Wednesday.

Prediction

The Reds, who will be in front of the Anfield crowd, will have the advantage.

Liverpool will win the match and progress to the next round of the FA Cup and keep another option for silverware this season.

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