Southampton vs Liverpool Preview & Prediction | 2022-23 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Southampton vs Liverpool on and what time does it start? Southampton vs Liverpool will take place on Sunday 28th May, 2023 – 16:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Southampton vs Liverpool? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Southampton vs Liverpool on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, BT Sport and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Southampton vs Liverpool
Where can I stream Southampton vs Liverpool in the UK? If Southampton vs Liverpool is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, BT Sport Player or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton were already relegated by the time they faced Brighton last Sunday, but there was no change is result or performance as they lost their fifth consecutive game when they fell 3-1 to Brighton. The Saints are now winless in their last 12 games as they head into their final game of the season.
A first-half brace from rising star Evan Ferguson put the Seagulls in front, and although a Mohamed Elyounoussi header offered hope of a comeback after the break, that was snuffed out when Pascal Gross restored Brighton's two-goal lead a little over ten minutes later. It was a 25th Premier League defeat of the season for Southampton, who will be returning to the Championship for the first time since the 2011/12 season.
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool's late charge for a top-four place has finally come to an end as their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa - coupled with results elsewhere not going their way - confirmed that there would be no Champions League football for Jurgen Klopp's side next season.
The Reds really needed to win their last two games of the season to stand any chance of surpassing one of Man Utd or Newcastle, but Aston Villa - vastly improved since Unai Emery took charge of the midlands club - made life difficult. Jacob Ramsey put Villa in front just before the half-hour mark, and Liverpool struggled to break down their opponents' rearguard until the 89th minute, when the departing Roberto Firmino levelled matters. It was too little, too late though, and it will be Europa League football for Klopp's side next season.
THE TEAM NEWS
SOUTHAMPTON
Paul Onuahu is a doubt for the final game of the season and it seems almost certain that fellow forward Che Adams will miss out, so Joe Aribo is poised to lead the line once again for the Saints.
Ruben Selles gave runouts to youngsters Dom Ballard and Kamari Doyle against Brighton and they could receive more minutes here, while full-back Tino Livramento made his long-awaited return off the substitutes bench last weekend and Selles has stated that the same will be the case against Liverpool. Meanwhile, Mohammed Salisu, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Romain Perraud and Juan Larios are the confirmed absentees in the Saints camp.
PREDICTED XI (4-1-4-1): McCarthy; Bree, Bednarek, Lyanco, Walker-Peters; Lavia; Walcott, Ward-Prowse, S. Armstrong, Elyounoussi; Aribo
UNAVAILABLE: Salisu (Injured), Bella-Kotchap (Injured), Perraud (Injured), Larios (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Onuachu (Injured), Adams (Injured)
LIVERPOOL
With Liverpool destined to finished fifth regardless of results on the final day, Jurgen Klopp has unsurprisingly hinted at making a few changes to the starting XI. The likes of Fabio Carvalho could be given an opportunity to shine, while Darwin Nunez looks a likely starter after a recent return to training. For the sentimentals out there, Roberto Firmino may well be handed a start on what will be his final appearance for the club.
Injury and illness may force Klopp's hand in other areas. Ibrahima Konate has been unwell and could miss out, while Andy Robertson is carrying a niggle and does not need to be risked. Joel Matip and Kostas Tsimikas are ready-made replacements for those two, while other rotations will also be considered.
PREDICTED XI (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Jones, Fabinho, Elliott; Carvalho, Firmino, Nunez
UNAVAILABLE: Ramsay (Injured), Bajcetic (Injured), Thiago (Injured), Ramsey (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE: Konate (Illness), Robertson (Injured), Keita (Injured), Nunez (Fitness)
THE PREDICTION
This one is difficult to call given that there is essentially nothing on the line here, so it may be one to look towards the goalscorer markets. For those that love a narrative, it would not be surprising to see Liverpool do all they can to get Reds legend Roberto Firmino on the scoresheet on what will be his final game for the club. The Brazilian will likely receive plenty of minutes on his Liverpool swansong, so backing him to find the net could be worthwhile.
TIP: ROBERTO FIRMINO TO SCORE ANYTIME
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