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Premier League leaders Liverpool travel to St. Mary's Stadium on Sunday for a clash with struggling Southampton. Here are predictions, team news, betting tips, and possible line-ups for the game.
Under the steady hand of new manager Arne Slot, the Reds have enjoyed a dominant start to the season, winning 15 out of 17 games.
This impressive run has seen them establish a five-point lead at the top of the table after an impressive 2-0 win over Aston Villa just before the break.
Their opponents, Southampton, find themselves in a contrasting position. Newly promoted from the Championship, the Saints have only managed one win in their opening 11 games.
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A recent 2-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Wolves has only added to the pressure. Liverpool will be strong favorites to extend their lead at the top when they face a Southampton side desperate for points.
Southampton vs. Liverpool Head to Head
The Saints have won just one of their 14 Premier League games against Liverpool (3D, 10L), but the Reds last trip to St. Mary’s ended in a 4-4 draw back in May 2023.
Meanwhile, the hosts have only lost one of their last eight PL home games against sides starting the day at the top of the table (2W, 5D) and are unbeaten in the last four (2W, 2D).
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Southampton vs. Liverpool Team News and Possible Lineups
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The Saints will be without key players for their upcoming match against Liverpool.
Both goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and defender Jan Bednarek are sidelined with injuries sustained during the international break. Ramsdale underwent finger surgery after leaving the England camp, while Bednarek suffered a knee injury during Poland's match against Portugal.
Liverpool, on the other hand, will be missing Alisson Becker despite his recent return to training. While Virgil van Dijk is available, Trent Alexander-Arnold is likely to miss the match.
Harvey Elliott has resumed training, but Federico Chiesa and Diogo Jota remain sidelined with injuries.
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Southampton Predicted lineup (5-4-1)
McCarthy (GK); Walker-Peters, Sugawara, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Manning; Armstrong, Downes, Aribo, Fernandes; Archer
Liverpool Predicted lineup (4-3-3)
Kelleher (GK); Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Jones, Gakpo; Nunez
Southampton vs. Liverpool Predictions & Betting Tips
Liverpool's strong away performances and Southampton's inconsistent home form suggest that the visitors have a significant advantage heading into the match.
Liverpool win
Liverpool to score over 1.5
Liverpool to score in both halves
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