Liverpool vs Southampton Preview - Southampton can score at Anfield

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 22 Sep 2025

Ralph Staniforth 22 Sep 2025

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Liverpool have won 6 consecutive matches and look dominant.
Southampton have struggled, with just 3 wins in 8 games.
Expect a high-scoring Liverpool win; 'Liverpool & Over 3.5 Goals' is a strong tip.

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Liverpool have seen over 4.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 home games (Getty)

Liverpool vs Southampton Tips

Liverpool have a very strong squad, so despite the likelihood of them resting players, I can't see them losing at home. That said, Southampton do offer a threat going forward, so BTTS may be a good option.

Liverpool vs Southampton Tips
Head to Head
Liverpool Form
Southampton Form

Liverpool have won 6 matches in a row.
Liverpool have seen over 4.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 home games.
Liverpool have won 4 consecutive matches against Southampton.
Liverpool have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 games against Southampton.
Southampton have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 2 away matches.

Head to Head

Liverpool have a 65-31 advantage against Southampton, alongside 26 draws.

Liverpool Form

Arne Slot’s Liverpool have hit top form early in the 2025/26 season, winning all six matches so far. They have scored 14 goals during this period.

The Reds returned from the international break with a 1-0 away victory at Burnley before a 3-2 home win over Atletico Madrid.

Slot’s side extended their winning streak with a 2-1 Merseyside Derby win against Everton at home. Liverpool had 11 shots and first-half goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike secured the win.

Southampton Form

Championship side Southampton have won just three of their opening eight games this season. Two of those wins came in the EFL Cup against Northampton 1-0 and Norwich 3-0.

The Saints are winless in three consecutive matches since the Norwich victory. Will Still’s outfit drew two in a row, 2-2 at Watford and 0-0 at home against Portsmouth.

The South Coast team fell to a 3-1 defeat at Hull on Saturday. Southampton allowed 2.12 XG and trailed 3-0 until Adam Armstrong netted a 95th-minute consolation.

Verdict

Liverpool v Southampton

Liverpool have winning momentum and Southampton have struggled for consistency this season. A big home victory is expected in the EFL Cup third round.

Liverpool & Over 3.5

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Ralph is from South Africa and studied Sports Science post school at ETA (Education Teachers Academy) in Cape Town.

He has always had a great passion for sport and this led him into the world of sports journalism, while coaching on the side. Since 2012 Ralph has worked as a journalist and covered many topics from business to sport.

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