Betting tips for Southampton VS Liverpool 17.08.2019

After being crushed by Burnley (3-0) on the first day of the 2019/20 Premier League (PL), Southampton could be on the verge of a painful first day at home. The Saints have lost the last four games against Liverpool by a margin of two goals or more; In three of those clashes he has received exactly three goals against.
The only positive apparent here is that Southampton has scored in 14 consecutive home games in the PL before this match. However, everything indicates that this match will be decided by when Southampton will receive the goal against. It should be noted that 15 of the 19 Southampton games at home during the last season of the PL ended with goals from both casts (78.95%).
Meanwhile, Liverpool had no trouble beating Norwich, newly promoted, 4-1 in their first game after scoring all their goals in the first half of that game. He scored no less than eight goals in the first half in the last four clashes he played against Southampton, which represents 72.73% of the total goals scored in those matches.
However, last season the team was at the top of the score at rest in less than half of their away matches (42.11%). That said, the Reds still won 25 of 28 games against teams out of the first six, drawing three times. In addition, Liverpool dominated possession in their last five away games last season with an average of 66.60%.
Players to follow: The new signing Che Adams (SOU) scored 22 goals in the Championship last season, 20 of which (90.91%) scored them with the right foot.
With five goals in the last four games against each other (four scored in the first half), Mo Salah (LIV) will seek to wreak more havoc here.
Statistics to consider: Southampton recorded a win rate of 42.86% (G3, E1, P3) when it was not favorite as a local in the PL during the 2018/19 campaign.
Defensively, Liverpool was the best PL team last season, but both teams scored in more than half of their away games (55.55%).
The Reds games as away visitors in the league last season presented more than three goals 50% of the time.

Southampton VS Liverpool Prediction: X/2 4.50

Southampton VS Liverpool Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.60

Southampton VS Liverpool Score Recommendations: 1-2 7.00