Southampton FC vs Liverpool FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Liverpool FC — Premier League at St. Mary's Stadium.
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Liverpool FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Simon Long
- Referee Scott Ledger
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | West Ham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Dec | Manchester City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Dec | Arsenal FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 30 Dec | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 7–0 | W |
| 16 Dec | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | Fulham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
85%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at St. Mary's Stadium as Southampton FC face off against Liverpool FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 2' Danny Ings has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 2 minutes.
- 3' Liverpool FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 8' It looks surprising Southampton FC does not make any changes. Andrew Robertson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 13' The travelling Liverpool FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andrew Robertson on 15.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ralph Hasenhuttl will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 30' Liverpool FC is showing some good football. However, Liverpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 32' Nathan Tella has so much to prove this time. He replaces Moussa Djenepo on 32 minute.
- 37' Liverpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Over 42 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' The crowd applauds Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he leaves the pitch. Xherdan Shaqiri steps in for Liverpool FC.
- 62' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 72' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 72 minutes.
- 77' The Liverpool FC bench stirs into life. Trent Alexander-Arnold is withdrawn and James Milner gets his opportunity.
- 79' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Xherdan Shaqiri on 79 minutes.
- 82' Yan Valery has so much to prove this time. He replaces Theo Walcott on 82 minute.
- 87' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Liverpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 90' Ryan Bertrand has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Southampton FC.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Theo Walcott ↓ Yan Valery 82'
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Dan Nlundulu 77'
- 44
- 3
- 5
- 35
- 8
- 17
- 2
- 27
-
12
Moussa Djenepo ↓ Nathan Tella 32'
Bench
- 7
- 41
-
18
Yan Valery ↑ 82'
- 31
-
40
Dan Nlundulu ↑ 77'
- 29
- 20
-
23
Nathan Tella ↑ 32'
Coach
Ralph Hasenhuttl
Liverpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 9
- 14
- 15
- 10
- 11
- 66
- 26
- 5
- 3
- 6
Bench
- 27
-
7
James Milner ↑ 77'
- 17
-
23
Xherdan Shaqiri ↑ 57'
- 18
- 62
- 47
- 76
- 46
Coach
Jurgen Klopp
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 8 |
| Diogo Jota | 4 |
| Darwin Nunez | 3 |
| Roberto Firmino | 3 |
| Adam Armstrong | 3 |
| Sadio Mane | 2 |
| Danny Ings | 2 |
| Joel Matip | 2 |
Head to Head
Southampton FC Form
Liverpool FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.98
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Liverpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Liverpool FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Liverpool FC
69%
Southampton FC or Liverpool FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12.4%
0 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Liverpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 74% |
| -0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 23% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Liverpool FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.