Preview
- Tournament: EFL Cup
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 18
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, England
Liverpool will travel to Southampton for their quarter-final game of the 2024/25 EFL Cup season at St. Mary’s Stadium. The Saints will aim to bounce back with a win in this home tie following their horrendous 5-0 loss to Spurs in their latest tie.
Hosts Southampton made their return to the Premier League this season and have managed only one win in 16 league games. Russell Martin’s men have sustained painful losses since the start of the campaign and are coming off an upsetting 5-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. The Saints are stranded at the bottom of the table and have managed only one clean sheet in their last 12 games across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Liverpool wants to bounce back from their 2-2 draw with Fulham and is widely expected to cement a place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. The Merseyside giants eased past Southampton back in November.
Southampton Team News
Southampton has a huge injury crisis to deal with this weekend. The likes of Aaron Ramsdale (finger), Will Smallbone (thigh), Juan Larios (unspecified), Adam Lallana (thigh), Ross Stewart (calf) and Gavin Bazunu (Achilles) are expected to be sidelined for this cup game.
Liverpool Team News
As for the visiting side, Liverpool would be with the return of Alexis Mac Allister from suspension but Andy Robertson will be suspended following his dismissal against Fulham. They would also be without the services of Kostas Tsimikas, Ibrahima Konate, Tyler Morton and Conor Bradley in this tie.
Southampton vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Southampton predicted lineup (5-3-2):
Goalkeeper: Lumley
Defenders: Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Wood, Bednarek, Manning
Midfielders: Downes, Fernandes; Dibling
Forwards: Armstrong, Onuachu
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Kelleher
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez
Midfielders: Gravenberch, Jones
Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 120 times in the past, with Liverpool winning 63 of those games. Southampton have won only 31 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 26 games ended in a draw.
Last five match results:
| Date | Match | Competition |
| November 24, 2024 | Southampton 2-3 Liverpool | Premier League |
| February 28, 2024 | Liverpool 3-0 Southampton | FA Cup |
| May 28, 2023 | Southampton 4-4 Liverpool | Premier League |
| November 12, 2022 | Liverpool 3-1 Southampton | Premier League |
| May 17, 2022 | Southampton 1-2 Liverpool | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Southampton vs Liverpool
Adam Armstrong (Southampton)
The English forward signed a contract extension with Southampton this summer following their promotion to the EFL Cup. Armstrong has bagged three goals and one assist in 14 appearances across all competitions.
Mo Salah (Liverpool)
The 32-year-old forward has continued his spectacular form in the 2024/25 campaign and has grabbed 16 goals and 12 assists in 22 appearances across all competitions. Salah scored the winning goal against Girona taking his total tally for Liverpool to 227.
Southampton vs Liverpool Prediction
Southampton are not favourites for this tie as they are sitting at the bottom of the Premier League standings with just five points after 16 games. The Saints have not recorded a win in their last five wins and take on league leaders Liverpool in this EFL Cup quarter-final tie. The hosts would definitely want to salvage some pride but their disastrous form has been a reason.
As for Liverpool, they have been flying high in all competitions so far and are coming off a disappointing 2-2 draw with Fulham in their latest game. Arne Slot’s men have been at their best on their travels and have won all but one of those away games. The Reds remain unbeaten in 18 matches across all competitions this season.
Predicted Score: Southampton 1-3 Liverpool
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Where to Watch Southampton vs Liverpool Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Southampton vs Liverpool?
The Southampton vs Liverpool game will be played on 18th December at St. Mary’s Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Southampton vs Liverpool live for free?
The game between Southampton and Liverpool can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Southampton vs Liverpool?
The predicted score for Southampton vs Liverpool is 1-3.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Southampton vs Liverpool?
Both Southampton and Liverpool played 120 games. Liverpool recorded 63 wins, Southampton managed 31 whereas the 26 other games ended in a draw.