Southampton v Liverpool

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Southampton will bid farewell to the Premier League after 11 seasons in the English top flight on Sunday afternoon when they entertain Liverpool at St Marys Stadium with the hosts desperate to give their fans a winning send-off.

However, having failed to win any of their last 12 league matches, Southampton possess the longest winless streak in the Premier League heading into this final game of the season and after five defeats on the trot, The Saints could be forgiven for looking forward to the end of this disastrous top flight campaign.

Indeed, the bigger picture shows the south coast club have managed to capture a meagre three wins out of their last 26 matches overall in the Premier League and the odds look to be firmly stacked against this beleaguered Southampton outfit who have also conceded in each of their last 11 games as well.

Saints fans have had very little to cheer about at St Marys Stadium as well, as the hosts have managed to register just one win from their previous 15 games whilst being handed no fewer than 11 defeats in the process.

Liverpool know that regardless of the result on Sunday afternoon, The Reds will ultimately miss out on a top four finish in the Premier League and therefore Champions League football next season, despite their impressive momentum in the final straight of this top flight season.

A seven-match winning streak had seemingly placed Liverpool back on course for a possible top four finish but their plans were scuppered by being held to a 1-1 draw at home by a resurgent Aston Villa outfit and Jurgen Klopp's men will have to make do with a Europa League spot instead, which is guaranteed as they hold a four-point cushion over sixth-placed Brighton.

Nevertheless, Liverpool will also be keen to sign off this season on a winning note following wins in each of their last three away games as The Reds have recorded victories at Leeds United 6-1, West Ham 2-1 and Leicester City 3-0, so they look far more likely for the three points at St Marys Stadium.

Southampton v Liverpool Verdict

Goals for both sides do look likely here in this fixture as Saints have nothing to lose now while Liverpool will always carry a serious threat in front of goal, and this final fixture of the season should produce an entertaining encounter.

Indeed, the previous two meetings between these two sides have produced Over 2.5 goals and both teams have scored.

Therefore, our main bet will be Over 2.5 goals & Both Teams To Score Yes @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

Liverpool win & Both Teams To Score Yes @ 2.50

Correct score: Liverpool 2-1 @ 10.00