Preview: Liverpool vs Southampton – prediction, team news, lineups
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Liverpool will face Southampton in the EFL Cup third round at Anfield on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Liverpool enter the game in strong form, remaining unbeaten with six consecutive victories across competitions since their August 10 loss to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield final. Their recent win in the Merseyside derby against Everton extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table to five points, highlighting their dominance this season. They will be looking to improve on last season’s EFL Cup campaign, where they finished as runners-up after a 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the final at Wembley.
Southampton, on the other hand, have struggled this season. Competing in the Championship after relegation, the Saints have not won any of their last five league matches, with two defeats and three draws following an opening day victory over Wrexham. Their recent 3-1 loss to Hull City further demonstrates their inconsistent form. However, Southampton have shown some promise in the EFL Cup, winning their earlier rounds 1-0 against Northampton and 3-0 against Norwich City.
Despite Southampton's poor league form, Liverpool are expected to strongly prevail at Anfield. The Reds have lost only one of their last 17 meetings against Southampton across all competitions since May 2017, winning 15 and drawing one, including victories in both FA Cup and Carabao Cup ties last season. However, Liverpool may rotate their squad for this cup fixture, potentially allowing Southampton some opportunities, as Liverpool's defense has conceded goals recently, and the visitors have the advantage of underdog motivation.
The match is set to kick off at 8pm BST, and predictions favor a Liverpool win, possibly by a 4-2 scoreline, though Southampton may manage to score given Liverpool’s rotational lineup and defensive lapses. Overall, Liverpool's current form and home advantage strongly suggest they will progress further in the cup this season.
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