Liverpool vs Southampton – Betting Preview and Suggestions

The Reds will continue their unbeaten premier league campaign as they invite the Saints at Anfield in their fifth match of the league.

The match will be last of 10 matches ban for Uruguayan star Luis Suarez who is expected an immediate return in Capital cup third round clash over rivals Manchester United.

Sturridge will look to continue his scoring streak as he has already found the net in four occasions in four Barclays Premier League matches played so far, scoring each in single game.

Coutinho will be sidelined from the match followed by his shoulder injury which he caught against Swansea on a 2-2 draw and Liverpool are a decent bet at 15/2 with Betfair for a 1-0 win when they invite Southampton in a premier league clash on Saturday.

Meanwhile Southampton Football club has failed to gain impressive start loosing two of their four starting premier league match . They are tagged 14/1 for winning 1-0 against Liverpool. With one win, one draw and two losses, Saints lie at the mid tables with four points in four matches.

Coutinho’s absence will certainly effect Liverpool FC, whilst Southampton may look to get the likes of Lallana & Ward Prowse around Lucas & Gerrard in high areas of the pitch with Lambert occupying the center backs, it is still likely that Liverpool will be able to force their team back behind the ball in the last 3rd of the pitch. One of the ways to counter-act a pressing game is to try use the full backs and flanks as much as possible. If not, the wider players for the opposition can tuck in a bit more to reduce space in midfield without feeling the risk of exposure behind them. With Johnson likely to miss the game, its an option that we are likely to miss. However, if Liverpool do manage to push Southampton back for periods of the game, the following is an example of where we could be vulnerable given the attacking players that Southampton have.

Suggestions:

The home advantage would certainly help Liverpool who are morally boosted with their sound start of the season. Lying at the top of the table and balanced summer signing will certainly help build confidence when they play at Anfield. The possible result would be Liverpool 2-0 for which betfair rates stake of 8/2.