Verdict: Alexander Isak to score anytime
Best Odds: 5/4
Bookmaker: Luckster
Getting their EFL Cup adventure underway on Tuesday night, a high-flying Liverpool will welcome Southampton to Anfield.
Liverpool
Starting with the hosts, making major history last season as they eventually cruised their way to a record-breaking 20th domestic crown, Liverpool have enjoyed a sensational start to proceedings. Despite their Community Shield frustration at Wembley last month, Arne Slot’s high-flying squad certainly haven’t shown any signs of a hangover. Last seen over the weekend clinching a 2-1 victory at home against bitter local rivals Everton, the reigning Premier League champions have won all of their first five top-flight appearances by 11-5 and they are the only team among England’s elite who can boast a 100% start to proceedings. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a last-gasp 3-2 win against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid last week, Liverpool have their sights firmly set on completing a domestic sweep this season.
Liverpool Team News
Facing a quick turnaround following on from Saturday’s Merseyside derby, Slot is expected to make a string of alterations on Tuesday night. Finally completing his record-breaking move from Newcastle on Deadline Day, Alexander Isak should be handed a full recall and will be hoping to open his Liverpool account here.
Already accepting that he will be Alisson’s deputy this season, former Valencia shot-stopper Giorgi Mamardashvili should make his Liverpool debut at Anfield. Coming off the bench and bagging a sensational late winner against Newcastle last month, 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha could also feature from the start.
Southampton
As for the visitors, while Southampton might have opened up the 2025/26 campaign with their sights firmly set on clinching an immediate Premier League return, the Saints have drastically failed to find their feet under new boss Will Still. Despite extending on their EFL Cup adventure on August 26th as they breezed their way to a routine 3-0 victory away at Norwich, it appears that was just a minor boost for the Championship struggles. Last seen over the weekend putting in another worrying performance as they slumped to a 3-1 drumming at the hands of Hull, Southampton have failed to win any of their previous five consecutive Championship appearances. Showing some real defensive inconsistencies on either side of September’s international break, the former Reims boss couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge on Tuesday night.
Southampton Team News
Not featuring since picking up an ankle injury against Stoke last month, Southampton will once again be without Brazilian defender Welington on Tuesday night. Coming off the bench and bagging a consolation strike against Stoke over the weekend, Adam Armstrong should be handed a full recall.
Likewise, left as an unused substitute in Yorkshire on Saturday, former West Ham midfielder Flynn Downes could start in the middle of the park. Despite coming under recent scrutiny, Ireland international Gavin Bazunu should keep his spot between the sticks.
Liverpool vs Southampton Key Factors to Consider
- When Liverpool and Southampton last met on March 8th, the Reds collected a 3-1 victory at Anfield.
- Liverpool have won all of their previous four meetings against Southampton by an aggregate score of 11-4.
- Winning all of their first five Premier League appearances this season, Liverpool are the only club among England’s elite who can boast a 100% start to proceedings.
- Southampton have failed to win any of their previous five consecutive Championship appearances.
- Liverpool have registered 10 goals in their first four home fixtures across all competitions.
Conclusion
Enjoying what has been a sensational start to proceedings and certainly firing on all cylinders, Liverpool should be excited to get their EFL Cup adventure underway on Tuesday night. Winning all of their opening five Premier League showdowns, the reigning English champions are unsurprisingly pencilled in as a landslide favourite at Anfield. While Slot might be tempted to make a string of alterations here, his high-flying squad will be looking to lay down another statement of intent on home soil. With their record-breaking new attacking superstar set for a full recall at Anfield, Isak will be confident of opening his Liverpool account here.
Verdict: Alexander Isak to score anytime
Best Odds: 5/4
Bookmaker: Luckster
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