Southampton vs Liverpool Betting Predictions and Odds

Liverpool want to improve the weak away record

Betting Tips: 2/2 HT/FT
Odds: 2.6

Twelve months ago, the championship fight in the English Premier League was basically decided. In the 2020/21 season, a completely different picture is presented and the first ten teams are currently only separated by a meager seven points. At the end of the 17th matchday, however, the reigning champions can consolidate the table lead a little. The prerequisite for this is a win by Klopp against Liverpool on Monday evening at Southampton against Liverpool.

For both teams, the past calendar year did not necessarily end as desired. The Hasenhüttl team from Southampton stayed four times in a row without a win (three draws, one defeat), while Jürgen Klopp’s Reds had to cope with two disappointing draws.

This enabled the competition to catch up and since New Year’s Day, arch-rivals Manchester United have only been ranked behind the Reds due to the poorer goal difference. Despite the two-point losses, Liverpool is considered the clear favourite by the best bookmakers in the first game in 2021. On the three-way market, odds of around 1.65 are offered to the guests at Southampton versus Liverpool. The game at St. Mary’s Stadium starts on Monday.

Southampton – Stats & current form

The former Leipzig coach had to experience “social coaching” in the last game in 2020. Due to a positive test result in his immediate environment, the Austrian went into self-isolation and was only with his team via video on Tuesday evening at the home game against West Ham.

Third draw in the last four games

The preparation for the game went according to his wishes despite the special circumstances, but during the game, he could not enjoy the unusual situation. Especially because the picture and sound were slightly delayed.

For the second year in a row, no offensive football was seen on the green turf at Southampton. As with the draw against Fulham, the team had to be content with a goalless draw against West Ham. The Hasenhüttl team has not won any of the last four league games and has gambled away the great starting position in the table.

Almost two weeks ago the team was still in third place in the current Premier League table, meanwhile, the Saints have passed through to ninth place.
Only six “over 2.5 games”

Despite the surprising 90-minute comeback of top scorer Danny Ings, Southampton was again unable to set any accents in the game. 25 goals in 16 league games are a very useful figure, but only one goal was celebrated in the last four league games.

In general, Southampton had a relatively high number of games with an under 2.5 despite an average of 2.75 goals per game. This was the case in ten of the 16 league games, three or more goals were scored only six times. Against the reigning champions, Southampton will again focus on defensive work. In this regard, the prediction of under 2.5 at Southampton against Liverpool seems quite interesting.

The probable lineup of Southampton:
McCarthy – Bertrand, Stephens, Bednarek, Walker-Peters – Djenepo, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Walcott – Adams, Ings

Last matches from Southampton:

Premier League
12/29 2020 Southampton 0 – 0 West Ham
12/26 2020 Fulham 0 – 0 Southampton
12/19 2020 Southampton 0 – 1 Manchester City
12/16 2020 Arsenal London 1 – 1 Southampton
12/13 2020 Southampton 3 – 0 Sheffield United

Liverpool – stats & current form

At home on Anfield Road, Liverpool Football Club is very strong this season and has collected a total of 22 of the possible 24 points. The fact that the Klopp-Jünger currently has 13 points less on the credit side than in the previous year is due to the performance on foreign turf. The champions delivered a real gala performance in the last game before Christmas and shot Crystal Palace 7-0 out of their own stadium.

Liverpool desperate for Karl Darlow

The runaway victory against the Eagles was followed by the only loss of points in the home stadium in the home game against newly-promoted West Bromwich Albion. At the end of the year, Liverpool failed to improve their relatively weak away record and failed to score against Newcastle.

Firmino, Salah & Mane by no means lacked opportunities, but again and again, the outstanding Karl Darlow was able to make the LFC offensive desperate. Despite the best opportunities, the win was missed and with two wins, five draws and one defeat (2: 7 against Aston Villa) Liverpool are only eleventh in the guest table.

Personnel situation is slowly defusing

Although the away record is definitely in need of improvement, the role of favourite for the guest appearance at the Saints is understandable. In the past few weeks, Liverpool has had to cope with countless high performers. Players like Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez or Diogo Jota are still out, but the hospital is slowly but surely clearing.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is an option again and Thiago celebrated his comeback after recovering from injury at the guest appearance against Newcastle. In his almost 15-minute mission, it was easy to see how important the former Bayern player can be for the Reds.

Like a clock, Thiago will probably return to the regular formation against Southampton. And if the best offensive in the league (37 goals) does not deal so negligently with the goal opportunities, the tip on the guests is a good choice at Southampton against Liverpool.

The probable lineup of Liverpool:
Alisson – Robertson, Fabinho, Matip, Alexander-Arnold – Thiago, Henderson, Milner – Mane, Roberto Firmino, Salah

Last matches from Liverpool:

Premier League
12/30 2020 Newcastle United 0 – 0 Liverpool FC
12/27 2020 Liverpool FC 1 – 1 West Bromwich Albion
12/19 2020 Crystal Palace 0 – 7 Liverpool FC
12/16 2020 Liverpool FC 2 – 1 Tottenham
12/13 2020 Fulham 1 – 1 Liverpool FC

Southampton vs Liverpool Direct comparison / H2H balance

In the 2015/16 season, the Saints managed a surprising 3-2 home win on matchday 31, and the underdog was able to make two goalless draws against Liverpool in the following season. The point wins from the second leg of the 2016/17 season is actually Southampton’s final point against Liverpool.

In the last six Premier League games between Southampton and Liverpool, the tip on the victory of the Reds was the right decision. In five of the six games, Liverpool could even win with at least two goals difference. In the betting base odds comparison, betting odds of up to 2.80 can be found for the handicap win of the guests.

Southampton is no longer in top form, but the conclusion for the season so far is extremely positive. That is why the away game at St. Mary’s Stadium will by no means be a sure-fire success for Liverpool. The favourite role at Southampton against Liverpool based on current odds is quite justified.

Key Facts – Southampton vs Liverpool tips

Southampton has only scored one goal in their last four Premier League games
The last six direct duels in the Premier League were won by Liverpool
Disappointing year-end for the Klopp team – two unnecessary draws

For the guests from Liverpool not only the direct comparison (six league wins in a row) speaks for itself, but also the individual quality and the return of Thiago. The performance against Newcastle was absolutely fine, only the goal finish needs to be improved.

If this succeeds, on Monday evening at Southampton against Liverpool not only the prediction on the guests is a possible option, but also the tip on the half-time / final score 2/2 in the case of significantly more interesting odds.