Southampton, currently lacking a manager, is preparing to host Premier League champions Liverpool at St Mary’s for the Carabao Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.

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Match Preview: Southampton vs Liverpool

It will require something remarkable for Southampton to prevent Liverpool from advancing to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.

The Saints currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League with a mere five points, having managed just one win in their last 16 matches, and they also possess the lowest goal tally in the league (11).

Following the departure of Russell Martin over the weekend, they are now under the leadership of Under-21s manager Simon Rusk as they gear up for the visit from Liverpool.

The two teams faced each other merely 24 days ago, with Liverpool securing a narrow 3-2 victory; however, a repeat of such a close game seems unlikely based on the current form of Arne Slot’s squad.

Although Liverpool dropped points in their recent encounter with Fulham, their 2-2 draw was arguably one of their strongest showings this season.

With a full squad available and aiming to solidify their position as the most successful club in League Cup history (boasting 10 titles), the reigning Carabao Cup champions are anticipated to have a relatively straightforward match against their opponents.

Betting Odds for Southampton vs Liverpool

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Betting Tips and Predictions for Southampton vs Liverpool

Goals on the Road

Arne Slot will be absent due to suspension from three yellow cards this season, but this shouldn’t impede Liverpool’s ability to score multiple goals.

Southampton has conceded FIVE goals in their last two home games against Chelsea and Tottenham, with EIGHT of those goals coming in the first half. Liverpool, on the other hand, has netted 3 or more goals in three of their last four away encounters.

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Cody in the Cup

His prowess in cup competitions is apparent.

Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo has scored nine goals in 23 matches this season, with SIX of those goals coming in the Champions League and Carabao Cup. The previous season, he contributed four goals in six Carabao Cup matches as Liverpool advanced far in the tournament.

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