Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips (24 November)

Back in the elite this season, Southampton are having a nightmarish start to the championship. With 4 points on the clock, the promoted team is quite simply last in the Premier League and is 4 points behind the first non-relegation team. Not at the level, the Saints have not gleaned any victory during the first 9 days, 1 draw and 8 defeats. They then managed to win, in front of their fans, against Everton 1-0. On the other hand, Southampton immediately fell to relegated Wolverhampton on the last day 2-0. Expected to turn the corner this season following the departure of Jürgen Klopp last summer, Liverpool impressed under the orders of Arne Slot.

The Mersey club even asserts itself as a serious candidate for the title and is at the top of the Premier League with 5 units ahead of its closest pursuer. The Reds have only lost to Nottingham Forest 0-1 so far, for 9 wins and 1 draw. After taking a point at Arsenal 2-2, they dominated Brighton 2-1 and Aston Villa just before the international break 2-0. Also very strong in the Champions League, Liverpool quite simply achieved a flawless 4 victories.

For this meeting, Southampton must deal with the withdrawals of replacement goalkeeper Bazunu, starting midfielders Smallbone and Fraser and striker Stewart. Major architect of the rise acquired last year, Adam Armstrong (1 goal in PL) is struggling to be effective this season. He could still be renewed alongside Archer (2 goals in PL). With 7 goals scored after 11 days, Southampton has the worst attack in the championship. On the Liverpool side, number 1 goalkeeper Alisson, potential starting striker Diogo Jota, summer recruit Chiesa and midfielder Elliott are unavailable this week -end, injured.

Wingers Salah (8 goals and 6 assists in PL) and Luis Diaz (5 goals and 2 assists in PL) are showing very good performances this season. To complete the offensive trio, Nunez (2 goals in PL) and Gakpo (1 goal in PL) are in the balance. The best defense in the championship can count on its central hinge made up of Konaté and van Dijk.