The Round of 16 match in the English League Cup between Liverpool and Southampton will take place on September 23 at Anfield. Liverpool vs. Southampton: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side, like other teams in the European competition zone, are starting in the Cup only from this round. Last season, the team reached the final but lost to Newcastle with a score of 1-2. It's also worth noting that Liverpool has won this tournament twice since 2022, defeating Chelsea in the final on both occasions.
- The club has suffered only 2 losses in regular time in their last 12 games in this tournament (8 wins and 2 draws).
- At least 3 goals have been scored in 90 minutes in 5 of Liverpool's last 6 English League Cup matches.
- Both teams scored in regular time in 10 of Liverpool's last 12 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (3-4-3)
Alisson Becker – Milos Kerkez, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk – Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch – Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike.
Southampton
The team has already completed two stages. Playing away, the club secured clean-sheet victories against two opponents: Northampton Town (1-0) and Norwich (3-0). Last season, Southampton reached the quarter-finals, where they lost at home to Liverpool, 1-2. Additionally, the team reached the English League Cup final in 2017 and the semi-final in 2023.
- In the last six matches of this tournament, the club has suffered only 1 defeat in regular time (4 wins and 1 draw).
- Both teams scored in 90 minutes in 6 of Southampton's last 8 English League Cup matches.
- At least 3 goals were scored in regular time in 6 of the team's last 8 games in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Southampton (4-2-3-1)
Gavin Bazunu – Jack Stephens, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ryan Manning, Mads Roerslev – Shea Charles, Flynn Downes – Ryan Fraser, Finn Azaz, Tom Fellows – Cameron Archer.
Referee
Thomas Bramall (England)
Matches – 15 (Premier League and English League Cup, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.1;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 20%.
Match Prediction: Liverpool vs. Southampton
Liverpool has an excellent record against this opponent. In the last 9 official meetings, Liverpool has secured 8 wins and 1 draw. However, the hosts of the upcoming match have only won with a margin of 4 or more goals once in the last 10 head-to-head encounters in the Premier League and the two national cups.
Considering the commitments in the Champions League and the Premier League, Arne Slot will rotate the squad, so we will see young players and those from the bench. This will allow the guests to avoid a heavy defeat. Moreover, in the last 21 matches in this tournament, Liverpool has only achieved 2 wins with a margin of 4 or more goals. Meanwhile, Southampton has not lost by a large margin in 30 consecutive matches in this tournament.
My prediction: Southampton with a handicap (+3)
