Liverpool vs Tottenham – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Spurs are winless in 11 league matches and have leaked 20 goals in their last seven fixtures. The Reds have scored 17 goals in their last four home matches vs Spurs.

Liverpool Form

Liverpool have won five of their last seven matches in all competitions, but they won the first four matches in that streak before two losses in the last three. They lost 2-1 at home to Man City before winning 1-0 away at Sunderland to end their unbeaten home record. A 3-0 win vs Brighton in the FA Cup was followed by a fortunate late goal to win 1-0 at Nottingham Forest.

The Reds thrashed West Ham 5-2 with three goals coming from set-piece situations. They lost 2-1 at Wolves in the league before beating them 3-1 in the FA Cup four days later. In midweek, they lost 1-0 away to Galatasaray in the Champions League after conceding a headed goal in the seventh minute.

Liverpool Team News

Arne Slot has an injury doubt over Alisson in goal. Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni are injured in defence and Wataru Endo is absent in central midfield.

Alexander Isak is injured up front and Federico Chiesa is doubtful. Cody Gakpo is pushing for recall and Curtis Jones could freshen up the engine room.

Liverpool Motivation

The Reds need a win here in the race for a top-five finish. Spurs are in dreadful form and anything less than three points would feel like a defeat.

Liverpool will attack and try to exploit Tottenham’s leaky defence. They will try to score early goals and rest some legs before their Champions League second leg.

Tottenham Form

Spurs are in terrible form and relegation is a distinct possibility. They’re winless in 11 league matches with five straight losses and thrashed in Europe in midweek. A 2-0 loss to Man Utd came after playing with ten men. They lost 2-1 at home to Newcastle and were humbled 4-1 away at Arsenal with a 20-6 shot count.

A 2-1 loss at Fulham saw 2.28 xG allowed. They lost 3-1 at home to Crystal Palace last weekend after a red card in the 38^th minute. In midweek, Tottenham were humiliated 5-2 away to Atletico Madrid. They were 4-0 down after 22 minutes after a goalkeeping nightmare.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs are without James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert and Mohamed Kudus in the forward areas. Lucas Bergvall and Rodrigo Bentancur are absent in midfield.

In defence, Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha need late fitness tests after suffering a clash of heads in midweek. Micky van de Ven is suspended and Destiny Udogie is injured.

Tottenham Motivation

Tottenham are in grave relegation danger. They would bite your hand off for a point in this match.

Coach Igor Tudor is still in charge, but he may be relieved of his duties in the near future. Realistically, avoiding a heavy defeat may become the target if they concede early.

Key Stats

• Liverpool have won 6 of their last 8 matches in all competitions
• Liverpool have won 7 of their last 8 home matches vs Spurs
• Spurs have conceded 17 goals on their last 4 trips to Anfield
• Tottenham are winless in 11 league matches (5 straight defeats)
• Tottenham have seen Both Teams Scoring in 6 of their last 7 matches (20 goals conceded)

Verdict

Liverpool will surely beat a struggling Spurs side with ease. Backing a win on the handicap looks like a wise move.

Best Bet: Liverpool win (-2 goal handicap) at 2.95

Featured Bet: Liverpool win, both teams to score and Ekitike to score anytime at 3.25