Liverpool vs Southampton Prediction 23 September 2025
🔊 Will Liverpool's winning streak come to an end? It might happen eventually, but not in the third round of the English League Cup. At least that's the opinion of the bookmakers, who have set high odds for Southampton. This makes sense, as the Saints have struggled even in the Championship, while the hosts at Anfield, where the match will be held, are the undisputed leaders of the Premier League.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 08 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 3:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Liverpool):
- ball possession percentage: 71% vs 29%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Liverpool and Southampton:
- played 40 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 24, for the away team - 10, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 76 against 39;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 1.48;
- average total goals in the match - 2.88.
Head-to-head statistics Liverpool - Southampton
Liverpool Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Premier League tournament (home team - Liverpool, away team - Everton). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Liverpool vs Everton):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Arne Slot has successfully integrated his multi-million-dollar signings into the team, boasting a perfect win record from the start of the season (excluding the Community Shield match). The only criticism of the Dutchman is the few convincing victories. To be precise, Liverpool have only secured a win by more than one goal against Bournemouth (4-2) in the opening round of the Premier League, despite often outperforming their opponents in creating dangerous chances. They need to be more clinical in front of goal.
Match Results: Liverpool
Southampton Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Hull City, away - Southampton). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Southampton vs Hull City):
- ball possession: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 1;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
After another relegation from the Premier League, the Saints have embarked on a new project by appointing the promising Will Still as head coach. However, the 32-year-old is facing challenges, as his team has managed to win just one of their last six matches and are hovering close to the relegation zone in the Championship. On a brighter note, their League Cup campaign has been successful so far, securing clean-sheet victories over Northampton (1-0) and Norwich (3-0).
Match Results: Southampton
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- First-half wins for the home side (at home) - 12; for the visitors (away) - 2; number of draws - 6;
- Average first-half total: 1.4;
- Today's home team averages 1 goals in the first half, while the away team scores 0.4.
- Liverpool scored in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games against Southampton.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- home team wins - 24, away team wins - 10, draws - 6.
- Liverpool won with a -1.5 handicap in last 8 home games against Southampton.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.9, the guests - 0.98;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.88;
- both teams scored: overall - 18; at the home team's field - 8.
- Liverpool have conceded in 7 of last 8 home games.
- Southampton have scored in 8 of last 9 games.
Prediction on corners
- Under 10.5 corners in 12 of last 14 Southampton away games.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 1.86 (0.93 - for home team and 0.93 - for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at home team's field - 1.3 (0.4 - for home team and 0.9 - for away team).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 40;
- both teams scored all-time - 18 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
- Liverpool have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Southampton.
- Liverpool have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games.
Editor's Prediction
Arne Slot has already announced that several key players won't be in the lineup against Southampton, giving the reserves and possibly the recovering Alexander Isak a chance to shine. Considering the home side's untested lineup and their generally shaky defense at the start of the season, we predict that the Saints will find the net at Anfield, making a bet on both teams to score (yes) worth the risk. However, this is unlikely to help the visitors advance to the fourth round. With a difference in class and strong fan support, Liverpool should still secure a comfortable win, potentially with a scoreline of 4-1.
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