Southampton vs Liverpool Preview, Prediction, Odds, Betting Tips 18.12.2024

• Date and Time: Wednesday, December 18, 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England

Southampton vs Liverpool Preview

Southampton

Southampton’s winless streak has reached five matches. Two of the last three defeats were crushing, and the Saints conceded five goals each. In the previous fixture, they suffered a humiliating defeat against Tottenham. The fans were visibly discontent with the performance, and the club took immediate measures, sacking the head coach, Russell Martin. 

It’’s difficult to predict Southampton’s future path. Avoiding relegation in the Premier League seems like a difficult task. In the previous H2H match, the Saints scored two goals against Liverpool at home but lost anyway. Now, they’re in a much inferior form. 

Without a manager, Southampton’s strategy is unclear. We don’t expect notable changes in the starting lineup, as their squad has fewer options. However, we think Yukinari Sugawara and Cameron Archer will likely feature from the first minute.

Liverpool

Liverpool have lost points in the last two rounds of the Premier League, a first for Slot’s team. Andrew Robertson was sent off in the first half of the match against Fulham. But even with ten men, the Reds managed to avoid a defeat, scoring twice in the second half.

There was also a difficult victory over Girona in the Champions League between the two draws. Liverpool have been one of the best teams in Europe so far, and Arne Slot has done an incredible job of giving the club a second breath. They have not had any problems in this tournament yet and are clear favourites against Southampton.

Arne Slot has lost two left-backs at once. Kostas Tsimikas is injured, and Andy Robertson will serve a suspension. We should expect Alexis Mac Allister in the starting lineup, while Wataru Endō and Harvey Elliott are other candidates to feature. 

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Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction

• Pick: Liverpool to Win (-1.5) Handicap
• Odds: 2.01 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Southampton 1-3 Liverpool

It’s unlikely that changing the coach will solve most of Southampton’s problems. With Russell Martin’s departure, the hosts will not play much better. In their current form, they are vulnerable to playing against high-profile teams. 

Liverpool have had a series of draws, and they’ll be motivated to bounce back. This may benefit them even if the visitors don’t play in the optimal lineup. 

The bench players have also been outstanding this season, and we expect them to show their best in the upcoming fixture. We think the Reds will have the initiative throughout the game. Our first pick for this game is Liverpool to win with a handicap (-1.5). 

Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Liverpool Over 2.5 Goals
• Odds: 2.10 (22Bet)

The Saints’ defence deserves criticism. Lately, the defenders have been failing and have begun to concede a lot. They allow too many simple mistakes, which we’ve seen often—especially against Chelsea.

On the other hand, Liverpool scored in every game, and not long ago, they also scored three goals against Southampton. They are lethal on counterattacks and know how to exploit the opponents’ weaknesses. 

We anticipate a high-scoring affair, with the Reds having an advantage. They have plenty of star players who need to prove themselves and deliver their best. Our second pick for this encounter would be Liverpool to score over 2.5 goals.

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