This is an early outlook on the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton, scheduled to take place on Saturday 8 May at Anfield.
Liverpool
It's been a rough couple of months for the defending champions. The Reds have been knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid and are on the brink of failing to qualify for the next European cup(s) through the domestic league.
Liverpool are currently in 6th spot with 54 points from 33 games. They trail Chelsea in 4th by 4 points and sit only 2 points above Everton in 8th (Everton with a game in hand!).
When facing bottom half teams at home last season, Liverpool's games saw on average 3.90 goals scored (over 2.5 goals in 80% of the games).
The numbers aren't that conclusive this season, but after the game against Manchester United there's only one option for the Champions League chasing Reds: full throttle ahead and a total of 12 points against Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, Burnley and Crystal Palace in the final games of the season.
Looking at the four most recent league games specifically, Liverpool have created on average 8.25 shots on target per game - the best attacking numbers in the Premier League right now. In the four most recent league games, Liverpool have conceded on average 4.00 shots on target per game - close to the league average in recent weeks.
Southampton
The Saints look pretty stuck at lower mid table, occupying 15th spot with 36 points, 9 points clear of the drop zone.
When facing top half teams on the road last season, Southampton's games saw on average 2.90 goals scored (over 2.5 goals in 70% of the games).
When facing top 6 teams on the road last season, Southampton's games saw on average 3.17 goals scored (over 2.5 goals in 83% of the games).
When facing top half teams on the road this season, Southampton's games have seen on average 4.13 goals scored (over 2.5 goals in 63% of the games).
When facing top 6 teams on the road this season, Southampton's games have seen on average 6.00 goals scored (over 2.5 goals in 75% of the games).
Looking at the four most recent league games specifically, Southampton have created on average 5.50 shots on target per game which is above the league average right now. In the four most recent league games, Southampton have conceded on average 5.00 shots on target per game - also above the league average in recent weeks.
Check out more Premier League stats here!
Prediction & Betting Tips
Both teams have created and conceded relatively large numbers of shots on target in recent weeks.
For what it's worth: the 3 most recent matches between the two teams at Anfield have ended 3-0, 3-0 and 4-0.
Betting Tip: Total Goals: Over 2.75.
Stake at 5/10 units.
