With the World Cup waiting just around the corner, Liverpool may bemoan a pause in Premier League proceedings. After getting the better of Tottenham last Sunday, the Merseyside men are seemingly back in their groove.
It’s something they will look to continue Saturday when they welcome Southampton to Anfield. For the Saints, it’s all about change after their 4-1 loss to Newcastle. In this instance, change comes in the way of managerial personnel.
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As Ralph Hasenhüttl is ushered out the St Mary’s exit door, supporters will hope for a new lease of life at the weekend. With the shackles now removed from the Southampton squad, it certainly makes for an interesting subplot at Anfield.
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Liverpool vs Southampton Odds
Liverpool vs Southampton odds are current as of Thursday, Nov. 10, at PointsBet Sportsbook.
- 3-way handicap: Liverpool -425 | Draw +550| Southampton +900
- Draw No Bet: Liverpool -2000 | Southampton +750
- Over/Under Goals: Over 2.5 (-275) | Under 2.5 (+195)
- Both Teams To Score: Yes (-130) | No (+100)
Betting lines have sportsbooks edging heavily toward a Liverpool win Saturday. With Jürgen Klopp’s men being the overwhelming favorites before kickoff, the value will certainly lie elsewhere
This means the Over/Under 3.5 goals market should be of interest. Before Hasenhüttl’s sacking, the former would be more likely. It still may prove to be, but with a new manager with Nathan Jones at the Southampton helm, the latter should also be considered.
Liverpool vs Southampton Betting Tips
With such a lengthy cessation of Premier League activity, a win for either side will be more welcomed than usual. For the hosts, it will mean going into the World Cup break on a good note and making further progress up the table.
While for the visitors, it would mean further distance being placed between themselves and the relegation zone. In addition to this, it would also give Jones a perfect platform to build from.
After withstanding a late attacking barrage at Tottenham, Mohamed Salah’s double was enough to earn a much-needed victory in North London. Now, they will look to build on that performance in front of their own support.
In terms of injury news, the hosts will monitor the fitness of both Naby Keïta and Joël Matip, as they look to return from lengthy absences. Meanwhile, James Milner is going through the Premier League’s concussion protocol.
As for the visitors, defender Juan Larios picked up a groin injury in the defeat to Newcastle and is likely to join ValentinoLivramento and Kyle Walker-Peters on the sidelines.
Liverpool vs Southampton Prediction
Liverpool 2-1 Southampton
As Liverpool has learned previously, a change of opposition manager can spoil the best-laid plans. When Graham Potter departed Brighton for Chelsea, Roberto De Zerbi was on hand to pick up the baton.
With the Italian masterminding a 3-3 draw at Anfield, his Brighton charges certainly upset the form guide that afternoon. However, those dropped points will have certainly been a lesson for the upcoming hosts and they will not look to make the same mistake twice.
Southampton will make the trip north with more tactical freedom, but such a release may prove to be their ultimate undoing. With less pragmatism than before, that will open up the pitch for Liverpool. Therefore, a narrow 2-1 win will likely be the order of the day.
Liverpool vs Southampton Best Bets
➕ Liverpool win and both teams to score (+135) at BetMGM Sportsbook
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Although Liverpool’s home is still largely considered a fortress, recent cracks have appeared in its walls. After the recent defeat to Leeds, Southampton will be confident of breaching the opposition’s defense.
However, such a breach will do little to panic the Reds. With their abundance of attacking firepower, which includes a simmering Salah, a Liverpool win but both teams scoring seems a logical conclusion to make.
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➕ Half-time draw/Liverpool full-time (+350) at PointsBet Sportsbook
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Coming into this fixture, five of Southampton’s last seven away outings have seen them lose at both half- and full-time. However, that was the Saints’ previous era. This Saturday offers the club new beginnings.
This means they will be unwilling to give too much away early on. Although a change of mood within the camp may delay the final outcome, it is unlikely to stop it. Therefore, I am backing a half-time stalemate but a full-time home win.
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