{"id":7071,"date":"2024-12-18T12:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T09:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=7071"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:35:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T11:35:04","slug":"southampton-vs-liverpool-efl-cup-predictions-can-southampton-shock-the-reds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-odds\/southampton-vs-liverpool-efl-cup-predictions-can-southampton-shock-the-reds\/","title":{"rendered":"Southampton vs. Liverpool EFL Cup Predictions: Can Southampton Shock the Reds?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Southampton will face Liverpool in the EFL Cup quarter-finals at St Mary\u2019s on Wednesday. This marks the beginning of life after Russell Martin, who was sacked following a humiliating 5-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. With Simon Rusk taking interim charge, Southampton will need a strong performance to get past Liverpool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Southampton\u2019s Struggles and Recent Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Southampton\u2019s recent form has been concerning, especially in the Premier League. They are currently bottom of the table, struggling to find consistency. Their poor home form, including heavy defeats to Chelsea and Spurs, ultimately led to Martin’s departure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the Saints have found some success in the EFL Cup this season.<\/a> Wins over Cardiff City, Everton (on penalties), and Stoke City have shown they can perform in cup competitions. Despite these victories, a matchup against Liverpool is a massive challenge for the Saints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool’s Form and Their Cup Journey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Liverpool enter this match as heavy favorites. They are the current EFL Cup holders and have won the competition 10 times. Under new manager Arne Slot, they\u2019ve breezed through the tournament, defeating Premier League teams like West Ham and Brighton with ease. Slot\u2019s rotation policy has not hindered their cup run, and Liverpool remain a strong force in this competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite their cup success, Liverpool has had a tough time domestically. They are on a two-match winless streak, with a 2-2 draw against Fulham and a recent draw at Newcastle. This drop in form has seen Chelsea close the gap on them in the Premier League.<\/a> However, Liverpool still possesses the quality to bounce back and dominate Southampton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Head-to-Head and Key Odds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The two teams recently met at St Mary\u2019s in a thrilling 5-4 victory for Liverpool. This fixture has consistently produced goals, with 48 goals scored across 14 meetings since Southampton\u2019s promotion to the Premier League.<\/a> Given both teams\u2019 attacking style, a high-scoring match is likely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Southampton, the odds are stacked against them. They have been given odds of 5.80 to win, reflecting their poor form and the challenge of facing a team like Liverpool. A draw is priced at 5.20, which seems unlikely given Liverpool\u2019s superior quality. The Reds are strong favorites with odds of 1.47 to win, making them the team to beat in this quarter-final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Factors to Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n