BETTING GUIDE: Liverpool vs Southampton, match preview, team news and betting guide
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Reading Time: 3min | Tue. 23.09.25. | 13:44
The Reds have already scored 14 goals in six matches this season, stretching their incredible record of scoring in each of their last 39 Premier League games. Southampton, by contrast, are battling inconsistency under manager Will
Liverpool will face Southampton tonight in a Carabao Cup third-round clash at Anfield.
The hosts are the clear favourites heading to the game.
Arne Slot’s men have won nine of their last ten fixtures in all competitions, including a gritty 2-1 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield just days ago.
Ryan Gravenberch was instrumental in midfield, while Hugo Ekitike and Mohamed Salah provided consistent firepower.
The Reds have already scored 14 goals in six matches this season, stretching their incredible record of scoring in each of their last 39 Premier League games.
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Southampton, in contrast, are battling inconsistency under manager Will Still.
Their most recent Championship outing ended in a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Hull City, despite dominating possession.
Adam Armstrong provided the lone goal, but the Saints’ inability to maintain defensive solidity has cost them points.
In the Carabao Cup, however, they have fared better, most recently thrashing Norwich City 3-0 away.
History strongly favours Liverpool. The Reds have won eight of the last ten meetings with Southampton, including a 3-1 Premier League triumph in their last encounter at Anfield.
Southampton’s last win at Anfield dates back to 2017.
In terms of overall H2H records, Liverpool boasts 65 wins in 123 meetings, compared to Southampton’s 31, with 26 draws.
That superiority is reinforced by current form: Liverpool have 5 wins from five in the league, scoring ten and conceding five.
Southampton’s last five games read; one win, two draws, two defeats, with 7 goals scored and conceded a similar number.
Liverpool are expected to rotate, but with their depth, quality rarely drops.
Slot confirmed that Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konaté will be rested, having featured heavily in recent fixtures.
This opens opportunities for emerging names such as Trey Nyoni in midfield, while Federico Chiesa could line up on the right flank.
Giorgi Mamardashvili should start in goal, protected by Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni in central defence.
Southampton, meanwhile, are likely to adopt a pragmatic approach, setting up in a back three with Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wood, and Jack Stephens tasked to protect the penalty area.
Flynn Downes, recently sidelined through illness, could return to regain match sharpness, while Adam Armstrong and Ryan Fraser will carry the attacking burden.
Tactically, Liverpool are expected to dominate possession, as they have averaged 60.7% in their last 10 games.
Southampton averages 61.2% possession in the Championship, but against Liverpool’s press, they may struggle to play out from the back.
Their best chance lies in counter-attacks, exploiting Liverpool’s occasional defensive lapses-particularly when key defenders are rotated.
Key Pointers
The Reds are on a five-game Premier League winning streak and unbeaten in nine at Anfield.
Liverpool are chasing their 11th League Cup title.
The Saints have failed to win nine of their last 11 away fixtures (6 losses, 3 draws, losing eight consecutive away matches to Liverpool since 2017.
Liverpool have scored in every game this season, averaging over two goals per match.
Liverpool have conceded multiple goals in three of their last six games, showing they can be vulnerable if pressed high or countered quickly.
.Liverpool come into this tie as clear favourites.
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