Southampton welcome Liverpool to St. Mary's Stadium for their EFL Cup quarter-final clash on Wednesday evening. The Saints head into this cup tie looking to bounce back from a heavy 5-0 home defeat to Tottenham at the weekend, while the Reds come into the match after sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield. The Championship side face a stern test against Premier League title contenders Liverpool as both teams vie for a place in the semi-finals of the competition.
UK Online and live TV broadcast info for Southampton FC vs Liverpool FC
Saints vs Liverpool will be shown live on Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Sports Ultra HDR in the UK. The match is also available to watch via bet365's live streaming service for eligible customers.
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Detailed Analysis: Southampton FC vs Liverpool FC
The bookies are giving Liverpool an overwhelming chance of victory in their clash with Southampton at St. Mary's, with the Reds expected to win this one comfortably. The odds heavily favour the Merseyside outfit, who have been given a whopping 72.78% chance of taking all three points, while the Saints are seen as major underdogs with just an 11.98% probability of causing an upset. bet365's odds reflect this massive gulf between the two sides, pricing Liverpool at just 1.36 while Southampton are available at a lengthy 7.00. The possibility of a stalemate sits at 15.24%, with the draw priced up at 5.50. These numbers suggest the bookmakers are convinced the Reds will be too strong for their struggling hosts, who face an uphill battle to get anything from this fixture.
Southampton FC Recent Results
The Saints are enduring a torrid run of form at St. Mary's, having been absolutely hammered in their last two home fixtures. Southampton were torn apart by Spurs in a 5-0 drubbing, which came hot on the heels of another five-goal demolition by Chelsea. Their only goal in these matches came against the Blues, but it proved nothing more than a consolation in what's been a dire stretch of home performances. Looking at their overall recent form, Southampton have managed just one point from their last six Premier League matches, coming in a 1-1 draw at the Amex against Brighton. The Saints' defensive frailties have been brutally exposed, shipping 17 goals while only finding the net four times during this spell. Their last outing on the road saw them fall to a narrow 1-0 defeat at Villa Park, while their attacking prowess seems to have deserted them completely, failing to score in three of their last four matches. It's becoming increasingly clear that Southampton need to sort out their defensive organisation sharpish if they're to avoid being dragged further into trouble.
Southampton FC Previous Results
The Reds have been showing mixed fortunes on their travels lately, displaying both resilience and occasional defensive fragility. In their most recent away outing, Liverpool clinched a crucial 1-0 victory against Girona in the Champions League, demonstrating their ability to grind out results in tough European encounters. However, their Premier League away form has been less convincing, as evidenced by a thrilling but somewhat disappointing 3-3 draw at St. James' Park against Newcastle, where their attacking prowess was on full display but defensive stability remained a concern. Looking further back, Liverpool managed to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory at St. Mary's against Southampton, showcasing their attacking threat but also highlighting some defensive vulnerabilities. The Merseysiders have been particularly potent going forward on their travels, finding the net in each of their last three away fixtures. However, their tendency to concede goals away from Anfield suggests there's still room for improvement at the back, despite showing they can compete with anyone on their day. The balance between their impressive attacking output and occasional defensive lapses has been a defining feature of their recent away performances.
Match results between Southampton FC and Liverpool FC
Liverpool have absolutely dominated their recent encounters with Southampton, securing an impressive 8 victories in their last 10 meetings. The Reds have been particularly formidable at Anfield, winning 5 matches on home soil, while also proving their mettle on the road with 3 away victories. Their most recent clash saw Liverpool edge past the Saints in a thrilling 3-2 victory at St. Mary's, further cementing their superiority in this fixture. Southampton's record against Liverpool makes for grim reading, with the South Coast outfit managing just a single win at home and a solitary draw from their last 10 encounters. The Saints have struggled to make any real impact in this fixture, particularly at Anfield where they've come away empty-handed time and again. The head-to-head statistics paint a clear picture of Liverpool's dominance, with the Merseysiders consistently having the upper hand in what's become a rather one-sided rivalry.
Southampton FC vs Liverpool FC: League Position
Given the lack of specific standings information for both Southampton and Liverpool, I cannot provide a meaningful summary of their current positions in the table. To create an accurate standings comparison between these two sides, I would need their current league positions, points totals, and other relevant statistics.
