Liverpool sign off for the World Cup against Southampton in the Premier League at Anfield today.
While few would doubt things have been more difficult than imaginable for Jurgen Klopp and his side so far this season, perhaps the winds are finally turning. Back on a winning run, another three points would go some way into keeping the morale high heading into the month-long break.
Saints, meanwhile, are on a miserable run of form, winning only three games all season. Still, they do have the intangible factor of the proverbial new manager bounce working in their favour, with Nathan Jones confirmed as their head coach this week to succeed the sacked Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Southampton is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday November 12, 2022.
Anfield in Liverpool will host the match.
Where to watch Liverpool vs Southampton
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be televised live in the UK due to 3pm blackout restrictions that remain in force.
Highlights: Match of the Day will show highlights when it airs at 10.30pm GMT on BBC One tonight.
Liverpool vs Southampton team news
Liverpool XI: Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson, Elliott, Fabinho, Thiago, Firmino, Salah, Nunez
Subs: Milner, Adrian, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Bajcetic, Phillips, Doak, Kelleher.
Southampton XI: Bazunu, Kotchap, Caleta-Car, Salisu, Perraud, Lavia, Ward-Prowse, Stuart Armstrong, Adams, Elyounoussi, Adam Armstrong
Subs: McCarthy, Maitland-Niles, Lyanco, Aribo, Mara, Djenepo, Edozie, Diallo, Walcott
Liverpool vs Southampton prediction
The visitors surely have to show more in their first game under a new boss and perhaps Anfield is not quite as scary as it used to be.
Still, Liverpool have been digging wins out of late, and look too strong for Saints.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Liverpool wins: 60
Draws: 25
Southampton wins: 31
Liverpool vs Southampton odds
Liverpool to win: 1/4
Draw: 11/2
Southampton to win: 10/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
