Liverpool vs southampton news

Here are the latest news and updates on the upcoming match between Liverpool and Southampton:

Match Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
• Kick-off Time: 15:00 GMT
• Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
• Competition: Premier League

Team News:

• Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp's side is expected to be without midfielder Thiago Alcantara, who is still recovering from a calf injury. Defender Joel Matip is also a doubt after picking up a knock in the Champions League match against Real Madrid. Forward Roberto Firmino is likely to start after recovering from a minor injury.
• Southampton: The Saints are likely to be without midfielder Oriol Romeu, who is suspended after picking up a red card in the previous match against Manchester City. Defender Jan Bednarek is also a doubt after suffering a minor injury.

Form Guide:

• Liverpool: W-D-W-W-L (last 5 matches)
• Southampton: L-D-L-W-L (last 5 matches)

Head-to-Head:

• Liverpool has won 14 of the last 20 matches against Southampton, with 4 draws and 2 losses.
• The Reds have scored 44 goals in their last 20 matches against the Saints, while conceding 24.

Predictions:

• Bookmakers are favoring Liverpool to win the match, with odds of around 1.50.
• Southampton is priced at around 6.50 to win, with a draw priced at around 4.20.

Quotes:

• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp: "We know Southampton is a tough opponent, but we're confident in our abilities. We've been working hard in training and we're ready for the match."
• Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuettl: "We're looking forward to the match against Liverpool. We know it won't be easy, but we're determined to get a positive result."

Injury Updates:

• Liverpool: Thiago Alcantara (calf), Joel Matip (knock), Roberto Firmino (minor injury)
• Southampton: Oriol Romeu (suspended), Jan Bednarek (minor injury)