Match: EFL Cup
Teams: Liverpool VS Southampton
Local Kick-off Time: September 23, 20:00
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Handicap Prediction:
Liverpool -2.25 (Asian Handicap)
Home Win (European Odds)
Predicted Scores: 4-0, 4-1, 5-1
Predicted Total Goals: 4, 5, 6
Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:
Liverpool defeated Everton 2-1 in the Merseyside Derby last Saturday afternoon, but head coach Arne Slot pointed out that the players were generally fatigued after the team's 3-2 victory over Atlético Madrid in the midweek Champions League match. The team has scored 14 goals in 6 matches this new season, with a stable offensive output, and has scored in 39 consecutive Premier League matches. However, fans are also concerned that the team has been pegged back to a draw three times after taking a 2-0 lead (against Bournemouth, Newcastle United, and Atlético Madrid), though fortunately, they scored the winning goal in the end. Despite some defensive issues, Liverpool have remained undefeated in all competitions this season, with 4 consecutive wins at Anfield. The team won the EFL Cup in the 2023-24 season but lost 1-2 to Newcastle United in the final of the 2024-25 season.
Under the leadership of head coach Will Still, Southampton have had a poor start to the new Championship season, losing 1-3 to Hull City last Saturday. Although they are currently only 4 points behind Coventry City, who are sixth (the last spot in the promotion play-offs), the team will face Middlesbrough and Sheffield United in their next two league matches, which will be a tough test. Southampton were double-defeated by Liverpool in the 2024-25 Premier League; if they lose again on Tuesday, it will be their fifth consecutive defeat against the Reds. The team has failed to win 5 out of their last 6 matches (with 2 losses), conceding 8 goals, and have only picked up 1 win in their last 4 away matches (with 2 draws and 1 loss). However, the Saints reached the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup last season and advanced to the semi-finals in the 2022-23 season.
Summary:
Liverpool have had an absolute advantage in recent head-to-head matches, winning all of their last 4 encounters. Southampton have a poor record when visiting Liverpool. For this match, Liverpool head coach Slot has confirmed that Salah, Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, and Konaté will be absent—they have played every match so far this season and need rest and recovery. With so many key players absent, this match will be a test of Liverpool's squad depth. Currently, the initial Asian Handicap still shows strong support for Liverpool, with an initial handicap of Liverpool -2.5, which was adjusted to -2.25 shortly after the market opened. This reflects the impact of Liverpool fielding a rotated squad, but against Southampton, who are struggling even in the Championship, Liverpool are expected to secure another big win in this match.
