Liverpool vs Southampton Tips & Preview - Reds too strong for Championship side

By Tolu Shotade

21 Sep 2025

Tolu Shotade 21 Sep 2025

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Liverpool have won all six matches this season across all competitions.
Southampton struggle with form and away games; winless in 9 of last 12 away matches.
Liverpool dominant in recent meetings: 10 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss in last 12 vs Southampton.

Liverpool vs Southampton

Liverpool will look to extend their perfect start to the season when they host Southampton in an EFL Cup third-round clash.

The Reds lost in the final last season and will be keen to go one better this time around. They have been the team to beat in the top flight so far and should be too strong for the Saints, who are struggling in the Championship.

Liverpool News

Liverpool are making their first appearance in the EFL Cup, having drawn a bye in the previous rounds. Arne Slot's team come into this clash with a perfect record, having won all six of their matches across all competitions this season.

The Reds warmed up for Tuesday’s clash with a 2-1 Premier League victory over Everton last Saturday. They were two goals up in the first half thanks to efforts from Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike.

Record signing Alexander Isak is still finding his feet at Liverpool and could be given a run-out on Tuesday. The striker should lead the line for a Liverpool attack that has ensured their last two home matches produced over 1.5 first-half goals.

Southampton News

Southampton reached the third round of the EFL Cup after claiming a 3-0 victory at Norwich City. Cameron Archer opened the scoring before the break, while second-half efforts from Ryan Fraser and Kuryu Matsuki earned them the win.

That was a rare moment to cheer for Southampton, who are enduring a difficult season. Will Still’s team are winless in five of their last six matches across all competitions and were beaten 3-1 at Hull City in the Championship last weekend.

That defeat to Hull City extends a poor record on the road for Southampton, stretching back to last season in the Premier League. They are winless in nine of their last 12 away matches across all competitions.

Head to Head

Liverpool have 10 wins and one draw, while Southampton have been victorious just once in the last 12 matches. The Reds claimed a 3-1 home victory in the last meeting between the teams.

Verdict

Liverpool v Southampton

Liverpool often dominate this fixture and will be targeting another dominant victory here. Having scored three or more goals in five of the last six matches against Southampton, a handicap bet could be considered here.

Isak scored twice for Newcastle United against Southampton last season and could be backed to get off the mark on Tuesday. With Liverpool's last two home matches producing over 1.5 goals in the first half, a repeat could also be on the cards.

Alexander Isak

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