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The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Southampton lock horns with Arne Slot's Liverpool side in an important clash at St. Mary's Stadium on Sunday. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will be determined to win this game.
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Liverpool are at the top of the Premier League standings and have been in excellent form this season. The Merseyside outfit eased past Aston Villa by a 2-0 scoreline before the international break and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Southampton, on the other hand, are rooted to the bottom of the league table and have struggled in the top flight this year. The Saints slumped to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Wolverhampton Wanderers in their previous game and will need to work hard to bounce back this weekend.
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Southampton vs Liverpool Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Liverpool have a good historical record against Southampton and have won 62 out of the 119 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Southampton's 31 victories.
- Southampton have won only one of their last 14 matches at home against Liverpool in the Premier League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline in January 2021.
- Liverpool conceded four goals in their previous game away from home against Southampton in the Premier League - as many goals as they had conceded in the six such games preceding this run.
- Southampton have lost only one of their last eight matches at home against teams starting the day at the top of the Premier League standings, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 1-0 scoreline against Manchester City in 2018.
Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction
Liverpool have thrived under Arne Slot and have emerged as early frontrunners in the Premier League title race. Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz have been impressive this season and will look to step up to the plate this weekend.
Southampton have been in abysmal form this season and will need to play out of their skins to stand a chance in this fixture. Liverpool are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Southampton 1-4 Liverpool
Southampton vs Liverpool Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Liverpool to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Liverpool to score first - Yes
Bold Tip: Mohamed Salah to score or assist - Yes
