Liverpool v Southampton predictions: Saints may struggle to create chances

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Liverpool v Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.

When to bet

3pm Saturday

Best bet

Liverpool to win 3-0
1pt 9-1 bet365

Team news

Liverpool
Roberto Firmino, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott remain sidelined but Diogo Jota and Naby Keita could be available again.

Southampton
Nathan Redmond and Moussa Djenepo are back in the squad but Stuart Armstrong and Jack Stephens are out.

Match preview

Southampton lost their last Premier League fixture away to struggling Norwich so they travel to Anfield to face Liverpool more in hope than expectation.

Saints had been on a decent run before their 2-1 loss at Carrow Road but all three of their league wins this season were by a 1-0 margin and they may struggle to breach Liverpool's defence.

The Reds eased past Arsenal 4-0 last weekend, following up with a 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto, and correct-score punters should rely on Jurgen Klopp's men to keep another clean sheet.

All seven of Liverpool's league wins this term were to nil, including 3-0 victories over Norwich, Leeds and Crystal Palace, and a similar scoreline is likely against Southampton.

The visitors have scored only twice in five games against top-half clubs this season - a Fred own goal against Manchester United and a James Ward-Prowse penalty in a 3-1 defeat at Chelsea.

Key stat

All seven of Liverpool's Premier League wins this season have been to nil.

Inside info

Liverpool

Penalty taker Mohamed Salah
Free-kick wizard Trent Alexander-Arnold
Set-piece aerial threat Virgil van Dijk
Card magnet Fabinho

Southampton

Penalty taker James Ward-Prowse
Free-kick wizardJames Ward-Prowse
Set-piece aerial threatJan Bednarek
Card magnetOriol Romeu

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