Liverpool vs Southampton Predictions

The Reds are in brilliant form and this will keep the Saints under pressure. Liverpool are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Southampton in their upcoming EFL Cup clash

Match info: EFL Cup, Round 3

Venue: Anfield, Merseyside

Date: Tuesday, 23^rd September 2025

Time: 8 pm Nigerian time

Liverpool will begin their quest for an 11th EFL Cup when they welcome Championship opponents Southampton to Anfield on Tuesday.

The Reds are first in the top flight with a 15 points from a possible 15, while the Saints are 19th in the Championship with six points from six league fixtures.

Head-to-head:

• Liverpool have won 24 of the last 42 meetings between the two teams.
• Southampton have recorded 10 victories.
• The remaining 8 clashes ended in draws.
• Liverpool are on a four-match winning run against the Saints.
• Southampton are on a two-match winless streak.
• The Reds have won all of their last five matches.
• Their last eight encounters produced at least 3 goals.

Form:

• Liverpool in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
• Southampton in all competitions: L-W-D-D-L

Team News:

• Liverpool might miss out on the services of Stefan Bajcetic due to a lack of fitness.
• Welington will not be in action for Southampton as he is injured. Samuel Edozie might also miss out due to fitness issues.

Player(s) to watch:

• Hugo Ekitike from France yet again found the net in the last Premier League game. In five EPL appearances this season, Hugo Ekitike has scored three goals and also an assist to his name. He is going to cause problems for the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture.
• Adam Armstrong will be looking to step up as the upcoming fixture is not going to be an easy affair for the Saints. He scored a goal in his last EFL Championship game for Southampton, but it was not enough to help them secure a win.