Bookmakers Premier League preview: Southampton v Liverpool

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Created on Saturday, 21 February 2015 23:21

History: 20-18-37
First round: Liverpool-Southampton 2-1

Southampton: They deserved the victory against West Ham, where they played with a numerical advantage in the last half hour, which they did not take advantage of and stuck in a home 0-0. If they had used in their advantage the games in Saint Mary’s lately (1-1-2) they would not looked Arsenal’s back right now. In overall however they are having an excellent year, thanks mostly to Roland Koeman who created a squad of completely new players in the beginning of the year, but enjoys stability as a team that plays along for many years. Under 2.5 goals 6 of their last 7 games in the league, likewise their last 4 games.

They have the best defense in the Premier (17). Suspended: left back Bertrand (22 app./2 g./2 assists). Doubtful: center-back Alderweireld (16 app./1 g.), midfielder Schneiderlin (17 app./3 g.) and striker Long (20 app./2 g./2 assists). Unavailable: central midfielder Isgrove (1 app.), winger Jay Rodriguez and forwards Mayuka (5 app.), Gallagher.

Home: 7-3-3
Goals: 24-8
Last 5: 3-1-1

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Liverpool: Balotelli may have been vanished throughout the season, but he has managed to score some important goals. Including the one scored last Thursday against Besiktas at Anfield, from the penalty spot (85’), that probably will be prove crucial for qualification to the next round in the Europa League. On last Saturday, however, they qualified already for the quarter-finals of the Cup, beating Crystal Palace away by 2-1, turning the match in the second half (1-0 15', 1-1 Sturridge 49', 1-2 Lallana 58'). The positive results continue for Brendan Rodgers’ side, which is unbeaten in the last nine league games (6-3-0) and remains alive in the hunt for the top-five, having the opportunity to reduce the difference to a point, if they leave with the three-pointer today. Unavailable: goalkeeper: Jones (3 app.), left-back Jose Enrique (4 app.), right back Flanagan, defensive midfielder Lucas (14 app.) and captain Gerrard (22 app./6 g./1 ​​assist ).

Away: 6-1-5
Goals: 16-16
Last 5: 4-1-0

Bookmakers Prediction: A big derby for a spot in the top-five, between upcoming Southampton and Liverpool that takes they needed results, even when they play good football. Difficult to predict the winner, we will choose over 2.5 goals in a very attractive odd (2,08).