Liverpool and Southampton will face each other in the 5th Round of the FA Cup at Anfield Stadium. Here is how bookies rate both teams' chances, according to the odds from our betting partner Megapari:
Liverpool - 1.61
Draw - 4.5
Southampton - 4.88
Liverpool
Jurgen Klopp’s team won against Arsenal in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup after scoring two goals in the last 10 minutes. They then comfortably won against Norwich, a Championship team, with a score of 5-2.
Liverpool stand first in the Premier League after 26 matches. Manchester City and Arsenal are close behind. The Reds have won their last three Premier League games after losing to Arsenal in February. However, they are struggling with a significant number of injuries, with 12 players not included in the lineup against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final.
Southampton
Russell Martin's team advanced to Round 5 by defeating Walsall and Watford. Southampton had an easy victory against Walsall, winning by 4-0. They drew 1-1 against Watford but won the replay with a score of 3-0.
The Saints stand 4th in the Championship and are likely to compete in the playoffs for promotion to the Premier League. However, they have been struggling in the last few rounds. They lost three out of five matches against Bristol City, Hull City, and Millwall.
Liverpool vs Southampton: Facts to Know
Liverpool have won 7 out of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
The Reds have scored at least 3 goals in 6 out of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Southampton have lost 3 out of their last 5 matches in the Championship.
The Saints have conceded at least one goal in 4 out of their last 5 matches.
Liverpool vs Southampton: Head-to-head
Liverpool and Southampton have played 118 matches against each other, with Scousers winning 61 times and the Saints winning 31. In terms of goals scored, Liverpool are far ahead - the Reds scored 188 times, while the Saints scored only 119. The biggest victories were 7-1 for Liverpool in 1999 and 4-1 for Southampton in 1989.
Liverpool vs Southampton: Prediction and Betting Tips
Liverpool are the favorites to win this match, but the Saints can make things difficult for them. Scousers have played 120 minutes in the EFL Cup final, which could impact their fitness. Additionally, after winning the title, they may play against Southampton in a more relaxed manner. It is unlikely that the Saints will be defeated on Wednesday.
Our betting tip: Southampton with a handicap +1.5 (Megapari odds - 1.52)
