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Southampton vs Liverpool

St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton11 February 2018 at 16:30
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

Southampton
Liverpool
Kick Off
6′
Roberto Firmino

assist: Mohamed Salah

37′Joël Matip
42′
Mohamed Salah

assist: Roberto Firmino

Half Time
47′Emre Can
M. LeminaS. Boufal
57′
60′
A. Oxlade-ChamberlainJ. Milner
J. Ward-ProwseS. Long
71′
79′
Roberto FirminoA. Lallana
Oriol RomeuS. Davis
80′
89′
Mohamed SalahD. Lovren
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
2Shots off Goal8
6Total Shots16
0Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox11
1Shots outsidebox5
5Fouls8
3Corner Kicks1
5Offsides0
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves4
545Total passes510
427Passes accurate399
78%Passes %78%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Southampton is 6.87, compared to 6.96 for Liverpool. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Southampton's highest-rated starter is J. Stephens (7.01), while Liverpool's best-rated player is V. van Dijk (7.24).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Southampton have contributed 2 goals and 0 assists this season, led by J. Stephens (2G). Liverpool's starters account for 12 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Southampton deploy 4 defenders rated 7.01 on average, against Liverpool's 4-man backline averaging 6.99. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Southampton field 5 midfielders averaging 6.72, versus Liverpool's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Southampton start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Liverpool averaging 6.89. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 77% for Southampton and 83% for Liverpool. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Southampton's starters have collected 7 yellow cards this season, compared to 5 for Liverpool. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Southampton's starting XI is 33.7 (youngest: J. Stephens (31), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)), while Liverpool average 32.7 (youngest: A. Robertson (31), oldest: V. van Dijk (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Southampton's starters average 15 league appearances each, versus 28 for Liverpool. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Southampton4-2-3-14-3-3Liverpool
GKDEFMIDFWD
13McCarthy21Bertrand2Soares5Stephens6Hoedt11Tadić14Romeu18Lemina23Højbjerg16Ward-Pr.9Carrillo1Karius32Matip4Dijk26Roberts.66Alexand.5Wijnald.21Oxlade-.23Can9Firmino11Salah19Mané

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrino

Substitutes

Coach: J. Klopp

SouthamptonPosition StrengthLiverpool
6.87
Avg Rating
6.96
6.89Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
7.01Defender (4 v 4)6.99
2G 0A5G 0A
6.72Midfielder (5 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Forward (1 v 3)6.89
0G 0A7G 6A
Southampton4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
21DefenderR. Bertrand
2DefenderCédric Soares
5DefenderJ. Stephens7.02G
6DefenderW. Hoedt
11MidfielderD. Tadić
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
18MidfielderM. Lemina
23MidfielderP. Højbjerg
16MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
9ForwardG. Carrillo
Liverpool4-3-3
1GoalkeeperL. Karius
32DefenderJ. Matip
4DefenderV. van Dijk7.24G
26DefenderA. Robertson6.71G
66DefenderT. Alexander-Arnold
5MidfielderG. Wijnaldum
21MidfielderA. Oxlade-Chamberlain
23MidfielderE. Can
9ForwardRoberto Firmino
11ForwardMohamed Salah6.97G6A
19ForwardS. Mané

Match Summary

Liverpool defeated Southampton 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Roberto Firmino 6′, Mohamed Salah 42′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Southampton had 52% possession while Liverpool held 48%. Southampton had 6 shots (4 on target) compared to 16 (4 on target) for Liverpool. Southampton made 3 substitutions, Liverpool made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Southampton vs Liverpool Head to Head Results

29 stretnutí
Southampton
6
wins
Drawn
4
Liverpool
19
wins
Total goals
87 · 3.0/match
Both scored
14/29 · 48%
Over 2.5
19/29 · 66%

Recent Form

Southampton

WDLDWW

Liverpool

DLWWLW

Match Prediction

Southampton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Liverpool

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Liverpool

38%Form63%
42%Attack58%
47%Defence53%
62%Head-to-head38%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Liverpool dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Southampton1wins
1draws10 meetings
Liverpool8wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 22.6%Draw 26.0%Away 56.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.203.791.75
Max4.753.931.80
Market favourite:Liverpool · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market20.6%24.9%54.4%
Public market22.5%25.0%52.5%
Δ1.9%1.9%

Southampton vs Liverpool — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Liverpool
Result vs. Market: Liverpool (56%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SouthamptonHalf-time:02Liverpool
6Shots16
4Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
08/03/25Liverpool3–1Southampton1.11/9.70/18.25
24/11/24Southampton2–3Liverpool10.61/5.78/1.28
28/05/23Southampton4–4Liverpool6.39/4.93/1.40
12/11/22Liverpool3–1Southampton1.25/6.33/11.52
17/05/22Southampton1–2Liverpool8.05/5.34/1.35
27/11/21Liverpool4–0Southampton1.29/5.86/9.70
08/05/21Liverpool2–0Southampton1.28/5.90/10.80
04/01/21Southampton1–0Liverpool5.01/4.32/1.64
01/02/20Liverpool4–0Southampton1.27/5.95/11.43
17/08/19Southampton1–2Liverpool6.85/4.69/1.45

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Away Record: Liverpool

W 678D 307L 274
Over 2.554
Goals scored2265

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026