Liverpool vs Southampton Predictions - Reds to Scrape into FA Cup Quarter Finals

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 26 Feb 2024

Ralph Staniforth 26 Feb 2024

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Liverpool vs Southampton tips for Wednesday’s FA Cup match
Jurgen Klopp’s side have won their last 6 home matches
Can the Reds keep their quadruple hopes going with a cup win?

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Liverpool have won their last 6 home matches against Southampton (Getty Images)

Liverpool vs Southampton Preview

Liverpool have played a lot of recent matches and are missing a lot of first-team stars through injury. The depleted Reds can still edge out of form Southampton, albeit in a less dominant manner than previous home wins.

Liverpool vs Southampton Preview
Head-to-Head
Liverpool Form
Liverpool Injuries & Team News
Southampton Form
Southampton Injuries & Team News

Liverpool have won their last 6 home matches
Liverpool have won their last 6 home matches against Southampton
Southampton have lost their last 2 matches

Head-to-Head

Liverpool have a 61-31 advantage against Southampton in 118 meetings with 26 draws.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool have won 11 of their last 13 matches in all competitions. The Reds also sealed FA Cup victories against Arsenal (2-0) and at home against Norwich (5-2) in this period.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are unbeaten in four consecutive matches, winning three. The Merseyside club capped this streak by lifting the EFL Cup on Sunday.

Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 in the final after extra time thanks to a Virgil van Dijk header. The Reds had plenty of chances throughout the contest with 24 shots and 11 on target.

Liverpool Injuries & Team News

Midfield duo Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo were injured in the EFL Cup final and are doubtful.

Defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joël Matip and first-choice goalkeeper Alisson are out.

Midfielders Stefan Bajcetic, Thiago Alcântara, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai are also ruled out.

Striker Diogo Jota is also unavailable due to injury.

Southampton Form

Southampton’s recent form has tailed off following three defeats in four matches. The Saints were unbeaten in 25 and sealed FA Cup victories against Walsall (4-0) and Watford (3-0) in this spell.

Russell Martin’s side lost 3-1 at Bristol City before hitting back at West Brom (2-0). This victory was followed by back-to-back losses to Hull and Millwall (2-1).

Southampton conceded on five minutes against Millwall and Che Adams equalised on 34 minutes. The Saints dominated with 80% possession but conceded the winner just before half time.