Southampton vs. Liverpool: Matchday Preview and Team News
Southampton hosts LIVERPOOL on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in a Premier League clash at St. Mary’s Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 2 PM GMT, with the game televised on Sky Sports in the UK.
Liverpool are flying high, leading the Premier League with a five-point cushion over Manchester City. With a demanding week ahead featuring Real Madrid and Manchester City, Jürgen Klopp’s side will seek a professional performance to maintain momentum.
Southamprton are sitting bottom of the table, They’ve managed only one league win this season and are four points adrift of safety. Manager Russell Martin’s side will aim to frustrate LIVERPOOL with defensive resilience.
Team News
Southampton: Key absences include goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (finger surgery) and defender Jan Bednarek (knee injury). Both were integral players before their injuries.
Cameron Archer leads their attack with two league goals this season, but they’ll rely heavily on a disciplined defensive structure.
Predicted lineup (5-3-2): McCarthy; Sugawara, Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Walker-Peters, Manning; Lallana, Aribo, Fernandes; Armstrong, Archer
Liverpool: Alisson Becker returns in goal after a hamstring injury, while Trent Alexander-Arnold remains a doubt. Diogo Jota, Harvey Elliott, and possibly Alexis Mac Allister are unavailable.
Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Darwin Núñez are set to lead the attack, supported by Dominik Szoboszlai’s creativity.
Predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Salah, Gakpo, Núñez
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Liverpool has won 62 of 119 encounters, with Southampton claiming 31 victories. The Saints’ last league win over Liverpool in front of fans came over eight years ago.
Southampton has struggled at home this season, with three losses from five games, while Liverpool remains unbeaten on the road.
Prediction
LIVERPOOL is heavily favored, with a predicted scoreline of 2-0 or 3-1, as they aim to maintain their league dominance while preserving energy for upcoming challenges
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