Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Premier League, November 24, 2024

Southampton vs Liverpool Preview

• Tournament: English Premier League
• Date: Sunday, November 24
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 PM GMT
• Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, England.

It’s a game of two teams having the exact opposite forms in the English Premier League 2024-25. Leaders Liverpool FC are set to be hosted by bottom-placed Southampton FC on matchday 12 of the current season of the English top tier. So obviously we have completely opposite stakes in the game, but a win is what both teams will aim for.

Southampton FC got promoted this time after spending a season in the EFL Championship, but are now having a similar form in the first division as they did in 2022-23. As things stand, they have bagged just four points from a win and a draw in all games, their remaining nine defeats were disappointing. They were having just a point after the first nine games and only earned a win in the 10th one. Nothing short of wins will lower the risk of relegation for them.

Liverpool FC are chilling at the top spot at present, as new head coach Arne Slot is fitting well in the post of Jurgen Klopp. They have lost only one game in the league so far, won all, and drew one. All they will look for is a convincing win to avoid getting caught by the four time back-to-back winners Manchester City.

Southampton Team News

Southampton FC will miss many players in this game, Aaron Ramsdale is doubtful for a reported finger injury, while Jan Bednarek, Ryan Fraser, Will Smallbone, Ross Stewart, and Gavin Bazunu will not be available for sure owing to injuries. 

Liverpool Team News

Alisson, Harvey Elliott, Diogo Jota, and Federico Chiesa are the players who will continue to miss Liverpool FC games because of their injuries. Trent Alexander-Arnold is also doubtful, owing to his muscle injury which made him miss England national team games.

Southampton vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups

Southampton predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: McCarthy

Defenders: Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Manning, Sugawara

Midfielders: Dibling, Lallana, Downes, Fernandes

Forwards: Archer

Liverpool predicted lineup:

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson

Midfielders: Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister

Forwards: Salah, Núñez, Díaz

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Head-to-Head Record

Southampton FC and Liverpool FC have met a total of 119 times to date. In those meetings, Southampton FC won 31 games only and Liverpool FC won 62 games. 26 matches ended in a draw. Records indicate that Liverpool FC have been the dominant side. The two sides first met in 1902.

Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Liverpool

Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton)

The British right-back needs to perform major duties in this game. He hasn’t been that bright in the nine games he played in so far, but that has been the case for not just a single man in the back-line of Southampton FC, but the entire of the defense.

This game will be crucial for him, from a tactical view, as both Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz will look to charge from the wings and try to switch to make things worse. As a side-back, he has to step up and protect the fence from howlers caused by the world-class forwards.

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

The No. 10 has played a major role in the midfield but has no goal contributions yet. He needs to work on his goal contributions and try to move up while the play is on, just like he does for the Argentina team. The Argentine also needs to stay careful as he has four yellows, and avoid any further fouls, at least for the game, as the attacking threat is minimal from Southampton. The hosts have just scored seven goals in the league so far this season.

Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction

Liverpool FC are expected to have an easy win in this game and would be eyeing not just a win, but a performance displaying their aura and dominance. The visitors will also eye a goal fest, being the leaders against the last-placed side. However, Southampton in a crucial game like this are expected to fight hard, so cards can be expected, and also a goal or two from them too.

Predicted Score: Southampton 2-8 Liverpool (Watch Live)

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