Liverpool vs Tottenham Preview
- Tournament: EFL Cup
- Date: Saturday, Jan 25
- Kick-off Time: 03:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Anfield, England
Tottenham will travel to Liverpool for their second-leg clash of the 2024/25 EFL Cup semi-final at Anfield. The Reds will aim to maintain their momentum and overcome a 1-0 first-leg deficit on their home ground.
Hosts Liverpool are sitting at the top of the Premier League table with 56 points after 23 games. The home side boasts the best offensive records in the division and has recorded 114 shots, and 2,293 passes and maintained a 61.1% possession in their past five games. Without a doubt, Salah is leading the goalscoring charts with 21 to his name, followed by Luis Diaz who has scored eight goals. Mo Salah is also leading the assists chart with a whopping 13 to his name followed by Trent Alexander-Arnold with six.
Meanwhile, Tottenham would want to get their hands on their first piece of silverware and are only two games away from witnessing that. In the last five games, Tottenham have registered 62 shots, 2,030 passes and maintained a 54.9% possession. James Madison is the leading goalscorer with eight to his name, followed by Dominic Solanke with seven. Club captain Son Heung-Min is topping the assists chart with seven whereas Pedro Porro has bagged only five assists.
Liverpool Team News
Liverpool does not have a major injury crisis to deal with this season. Diogo Jota (muscle) and Darwin Nunez (illness) are the only two absentees for the home side. Joe Gomez who was sidelined with his hamstring injury has returned to first-team training and could gain some minutes in this tie.
Tottenham Team News
As for the visitors, the squad will be without the services of Dominic Solanke, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Timo Werner in this crucial game. Destiny Udogie is out with his hamstring injury whereas Radu Dragusin is now out with an ACL injury. Yves Bissouma, Mikey Moore, and Wilson Odobert also remain due to their respective issues along with James Maddison who’s out with a calf injury.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups
Liverpool Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Alisson
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson
Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch
Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; Diaz
Tottenham Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Kinsky
Defenders: Porro, Gray, Van de Ven, Spence
Midfielders: Bentancur, Bissouma, Bergvall
Forwards: Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son
Liverpool vs Tottenham Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have faced off only 185 times, with Liverpool winning 91 of those games. Tottenham have won only 50 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining 44 games ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| January 08, 2025 | Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool | League Cup |
| December 22, 2024 | Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool | Premier League |
| May 05, 2024 | Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham | Premier League |
| September 30, 2023 | Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool | Premier League |
| April 30, 2023 | Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch in Liverpool vs Tottenham
Mo Salah (Liverpool)
Liverpool forward Mo Salah has been in breathtaking form for the Premier League leaders this season. The Egyptian attacker has made 42 goal contributions across all competitions this season and had an xG of 2.48 in his last five matches.
Son Heung-Min (Tottenham)
Son Heung-Min has been the face of the North London giants ever since Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich. The 32-year-old captain has found the back of the net 10 times in 31 appearances across all competitions this season. He has an xG of 0.46 from his last five games.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Prediction
Liverpool are the favourites for this tie despite their first-leg clash 1-0 to the visitors earlier in January. The Reds are determined to cement their dominance in the domestic competitions and are coming off a 2-0 win over Bournemouth in their last game. They are eager to overcome a one-goal deficit and book their spot in the finals of the Carabao Cup.
As for Tottenham, they had a decent start to their EFL Cup campaign despite their horrendous run of form in the Premier League. They have a pretty long list of absentees while entering this game and could struggle to get past Arne Slot’s men. The North London giants are coming off a 2-0 win over Brentford in the London derby.
Predicted Score: Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Tottenham Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Sports/Disney+ Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Liverpool vs Tottenham?
The Liverpool vs Tottenham game will be played on 6th February at Anfield.
Q. Where to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Liverpool vs Tottenham?
The predicted score for Liverpool vs Tottenham is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Liverpool vs Tottenham?
Both Liverpool and Tottenham played 185 games. Liverpool recorded 91 wins, Tottenham managed 50 whereas the 44 other games ended in a draw.