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Liverpool FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 8 May 2021 · 19:15 UTC Anfield HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Liverpool FC vs Southampton FCPremier League at Anfield.

Match Details

  • Referee Kevin Friend
  • Referee Andy Madley
  • Referee Simon Beck
  • Referee Adrian Holmes
  • Referee Andre Marriner
  • Referee Andy Halliday

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Southampton FC H 2–0 W
24 Apr Newcastle United FC H 1–1 D
19 Apr Leeds United FC A 1–1 D
14 Apr Real Madrid CF H 0–0 D
10 Apr Aston Villa FC H 2–1 W
06 Apr Real Madrid CF A 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 May Liverpool FC A 0–2 L
30 Apr Leicester City FC H 1–1 D
21 Apr Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–2 L
18 Apr Leicester City FC A 0–1 L
12 Apr West Bromwich Albion FC A 0–3 L
04 Apr Burnley FC H 3–2 W

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
85% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Liverpool FC and Southampton FC is underway.
  • 5' Diogo Jota needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 1 Red cards this season.
  • 10' Southampton FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' Liverpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
  • 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 31' Liverpool FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sadio Mane on 31.
  • 36' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 41' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 46' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Theo Walcott made 319 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 61' It’s a booking for Southampton FC player. Nathan Redmond gets a Yellow card.
  • 66' A tactical swap from Southampton FCMichael Obafemi on, Nathan Tella off on 66 minutes.
  • 71' Thiago Alcantara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 540 appearances.
  • 76' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Che Adams suffering a number of foals already.
  • 79' Southampton FC ring the changes. Che Adams has done his job and it is now time for Moussa Djenepo to step up.
  • 84' Liverpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 87' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed Salah on 87 minute.
  • 90' The Liverpool FC bench stirs into life. Sadio Mane is withdrawn and Curtis Jones gets his opportunity.
  • 90' GOAL! Thiago Alcantara fires home to make it 2-0!
  • The final score is 2-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.61 Liverpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58% + Liverpool FC to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Liverpool FC58% Draw25% Southampton FC17%
Actual: Liverpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Liverpool FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Southampton FC
42%
Liverpool FC or Southampton FC
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Liverpool FC38% Draw48% Southampton FC14%
Actual: Liverpool FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Liverpool FC

Handicap Liverpool FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 13% 87%
-2 13% 18% 69%
-1.5 31% 69%
-1 31% 25% 44%
-0.5 56% 44%
+0.5 84% 16%
+1 84% 11% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
47%
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
21%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.