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Premier League leaders Liverpool take on bottom-placed Southampton in what appears to be a complete mismatch on paper.
Arne Slot’s men are in cruise control at the summit, 13 points clear, while the Saints are staring at relegation, sitting 58 points below their hosts.
The Reds are fresh off a gritty 1-0 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes, thanks to an outstanding defensive display led by Alisson Becker and a clutch goal from Harvey Elliott.
Southampton, meanwhile, were thrashed 4-0 by Chelsea, continuing their dismal run of form.
Can Liverpool extend their unbeaten streak to 25 Premier League games, or will Southampton pull off the upset of the season?
Liverpool’s Form & Title Charge
Despite not always playing at their scintillating best, Liverpool continue to collect points at an elite rate.
They have gone 24 games unbeaten in the league and have scored at least twice in 18 consecutive home matches.
With a domestic and European treble still in sight, the Reds are taking full advantage of Arsenal’s struggles and could all but wrap up the title race with another three points.
Recent Form (All Competitions)
- ✅ DWDWWW (Last 6 games)
- 🔥 Undefeated in 24 league matches
Key Stats:
✔ Liverpool have won their last six home games against Southampton
✔ They have scored in every home game this season
✔ Slot’s men are averaging 2.5 goals per game at Anfield
Southampton’s Relegation Nightmare
At the other end of the table, Southampton are in freefall. With just 9 points from 27 games, they are at risk of recording the worst Premier League points total in history.
Manager Ivan Jurić is yet to find answers, and with just 11 games remaining, survival is looking near impossible.
The Saints’ away record is equally dreadful, with their last Premier League win on the road coming five months ago.
Recent Form (All Competitions)
- ❌ LWLLLL (Last 6 games)
- ❌ One win in their last 12 league matches
Key Stats:
❌ Southampton have lost their last six league games at Anfield
❌ They have the worst defense in the league (46 goals conceded)
❌ Only Wolves (47) have lost more Premier League games than Southampton (47) since 2022
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Liverpool
Injuries & Suspensions:
- ❌ Cody Gakpo (Knock, doubtful)
- ❌ Joe Gomez (Hamstring, out)
- ❌ Conor Bradley (Hamstring, out)
- ❌ Tyler Morton (Shoulder, out)
🔄 Possible Changes:
With a second leg vs. PSG coming up, Slot could rotate his squad slightly.
Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, and Darwin Núñez are expected to start, while Mohamed Salah remains the focal point in attack, aiming to extend his 11-game home goal/assist streak.
📝 Predicted Starting XI:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Elliott, Diaz; Nunez.
Southampton
🚑 Injuries & Suspensions:
- ❌ James Bree (Injured, doubtful)
- ❌ Kyle Walker-Peters (Injured, doubtful)
- ❌ Adam Lallana (Thigh, out)
- ❌ Jan Bednarek (Fatigue, doubtful)
- ❌ Ross Stewart (Fitness, out)
- ❌ Juan Larios (Fitness, out)
- ❌ Ryan Fraser (Calf, out)
🔄 Possible Changes:
One positive for Southampton is the return of Lesley Ugochukwu, who was ineligible against Chelsea but is expected to start in midfield.
📝 Predicted Starting XI:
Ramsdale; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap, Manning; Fernandes, Ugochukwu, Smallbone, Sulemana; Onuachu.
Match Prediction: Liverpool 5-0 Southampton
This game has “one-sided thrashing” written all over it.
Even with potential squad rotations, Liverpool should have no trouble dismantling a Southampton side that is struggling at both ends of the pitch.
A 58-point gap in the table speaks for itself, and with the Reds’ title charge in full flow, expect a dominant performance.
✅ Prediction: Liverpool 5-0 Southampton
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Final Thoughts
Liverpool will be looking to extend their unbeaten streak and maintain a commanding lead at the top. Southampton, on the other hand, are simply hoping to avoid another humiliation.
Will the Saints pull off a miracle, or will it be business as usual for Liverpool? Find out on Saturday at 3 PM UK!