Southampton vs Liverpool Predictions

• Liverpool have the best defensive record in the league after conceding just six times so far.
• Southampton have the worst attacking record in the division.
• Mohamed Salah has scored in his last four Premier League appearances.

Reds flying high under Slot

Liverpool head into gameweek 12 hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League when they visit rock-bottom Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium on Sunday.

Arne Slot has hit the ground running faster than anybody expected at Anfield, opening the new era with 15 wins, one draw, and just one defeat in his opening 17 matches in all competitions.

With Arsenal and Manchester City hitting rough patches, this leaves the Reds five points clear at the top of the table, and they are backed to at least maintain that gap against one of the relegation favourites.

Saints ready themselves for tough battle

Southampton went into the final international break of 2024 having just lost 2-0 to the previously winless Wolves, leaving them bottom of the ladder with a meagre four points from 11 games.

Their points have come against fellow relegation candidates Ipswich and Everton, while they hold the division’s worst attacking record after notching just seven times so far.

Salah to star in routine Liverpool win

Liverpool, harbouring the best defensive record in the league, should be backed to win to nil here, and a 2-0 correct score prediction appeals. The visitors have scored exactly twice in eight of their 17 competitive matches and four of these have ended 2-0, while Southampton lost 2-0 last time out.

Mohamed Salah, with eight goals and four assists in the Premier League this season, is the best option for anytime goalscorer punters. He has found the net in each of his last four league appearances and has seven goals against Southampton.