Jurgen Klopp’s side have taken 22 points out of a possibile 24 over their last eight matches to make a late charge at a top-four finish, but that race will be over if Manchester United beat or draw with Chelsea on Thursday night.
A summer rebuild is on the cards for Liverpool, with the form of recent weeks ensuring they will go into next season with some momentum and there is every chance that continues against Southampton.
The Saints are already relegated and will finish bottom of the Premier League, with their fans left to hope that top-flight football is away from St Mary’s for just a season.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Southampton vs Liverpool is scheduled for a 4.30pm BST kick-off time on Sunday 28 May, 2023.
St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton will host.
Where to watch Southampton vs Liverpool
TV channel and live stream: The game has not been chosen as one of the three matches broadcast live on TV in the UK on the final day of the season
Match of the Day will have highlights on BBC One from 10:30pm on Sunday night.
Southampton vs Liverpool team news
Tino Livramento returned to action against Brighton last weekend for his first appearance in more than a year, completing his recovery from an ACL injury. He played for 13 minutes off the bench and should be involved in some capacity again, though Ruben Selles has confirmed he is not ready to start.
January signing James Bree may get the nod again at right-back, while Kamari Doyle and Dom Ballard are among the youngsters who could feature after making their first-team debuts last time out. Mohammed Salisu, Juan Larios, Armel Bella-Kotchap and Che Adams have all been ruled out.
Darwin Nunez is back in individual training and is expected to return to the squad, after missing the last two matches with a toe injury. James Milner and Roberto Firmino will be hoping to make one final appearance for the club before their summer departures.
Naby Keita will not be involved, while Andy Robertson has a groin issue and Ibrahima Konate is a doubt due to illness.
Farewell: Roberto Firmino is among the Liverpool players leaving this summer
/ PASouthampton vs Liverpool prediction
Southampton did not shown any signs against Brighton that they are now playing with more freedom after relegation was confirmed, and it would be a surprise if their time in the Premier League did not end on a sour note.
Liverpool have been in superb form and can cause a vulnerable Saints defence, one that has not kept a clean sheet for well over two months, massive problems.
Liverpool to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Southampton wins: 31
Draws: 25
Liverpool wins: 62
Southampton vs Liverpool match odds
Southampton to win: 11/2
Draw: 4/1
Liverpool to win: 2/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
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