Mauricio Pellegrino welcomes his former side to St Mary’s as the Saints go in search of crucial points in their quest for safety whilst Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will be desperate to recover from their penalty heartbreak against Tottenham and get back on track in their search of European football next season.
English Premier League – Southampton v Liverpool – St Mary’s Stadium, Sunday 11th February 2018 – 16:30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 29/10 at Unibet |
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Southampton
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The Saints find themselves 2 points clear of the relegation zone and are in the midst of a 6 match unbeaten run which could prove vital in their quest for Premier League safety. 26 points from as many games isn’t the ideal return for a team of the Saints’ quality but Mauricio Pellegrino will be looking to secure Premier League safety as a priority – currently in 15th position. James Ward-Prowse has been in great goal-scoring nick for the Saints, bagging 4 in all competitions this term from midfield.
Liverpool
The Reds had been in great form at the turn of the year but their 18 game unbeaten streak in all competitions came to an end at Swansea in the Premier League – a result compounded by a 3-2 home defeat to West Brom in the FA Cup. Jurgen Klopp has guided his men to 3rd in the Premier League table, with 51 points from their opening 26 games and they have only lost three times in the league all season. Mohamed Salah has notched 28 goals for Liverpool this term in all competitions and the Egyptian has been one of the stand out players in the Premier League.
Head to Head
Unsurprisingly, Liverpool hold a strong advantage in the head to head record between the two sides – leading by 52 wins to 30. The two teams have also shared 25 draws in the past. The Reds picked up a comfortable 3-0 win over the Saints back in November thanks to goals from Mo Salah (x2) and the now departed, Phillipe Coutinho.
Southampton v Liverpool – Betting Odds and Predictions
Southampton have really struggled for goals this term but Liverpool like to attack and can be exposed defensively.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 6/10 with William Hill.
Mohamed Salah has been in fine form this season and will want to keep his strong run of form going.
Mohamed Salah to score anytime looks a little overpriced at 5/4 with Unibet.
Southampton have struggled for goals in front of their home fans but Liverpool have banged them in all season.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks a solid bet at 8/11 with Betfair.
Liverpool should have too much quality for the Saints and should pile the pressure on Pellegino.
Liverpool to win the match is a logical bet at 7/2 with PaddyPower.
Score Prediction
Southampton 1 – 2 Liverpool – 8/1 with Coral.
Top Betting Tip Southampton v Liverpool
Southampton won’t make life easy for Liverpool but the reds have a lot of quality in forward areas and should get the job done on the South Coast. Liverpool to win the match and both teams to score pays a healthy 5/2 with Coral.