The Premier League’s match of the day will undoubtedly be the heavyweight clash between Tottenham and Liverpool. This encounter marks the first of four meetings between the sides this season, as they are also set to face off in the Carabao Cup semifinals. With so much at stake for both teams, this promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
After a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United, the mood in the Tottenham camp is sure to be high. However, they won’t have much time to savour the win, as a tough matchup against Liverpool looms. The triumph over Ruben Amorim’s team came at the perfect moment, ending a four-match winless streak for Spurs. Two of those defeats were particularly disappointing – a shocking loss to Ipswich and a 3-4 setback to Chelsea, who, surprisingly, sit in second place and are hot on Liverpool’s heels.
Ange Postecoglou will have to manage with a significant number of sidelined players, further stretching his already thin squad. Moreover, Tottenham has struggled against top teams this season, suffering defeats to both Chelsea and Arsenal as underdogs—a role they will once again find themselves in against Liverpool.
Liverpool Team News
Arne Slot’s Liverpool side has been on a remarkable run, grinding out win after win across all competitions. This season has been a resounding success, and Liverpool is now the front-runner for the title, especially after the recent struggles of Manchester City. The last time Slot’s team tasted defeat was in September, in a surprising loss to Nottingham Forest. Since then, however, Liverpool has been relentless, with a series of victories punctuated by a few draws.
To be precise, the team is currently on a 20-match unbeaten streak, with some standout victories along the way, including wins over Manchester City, Aston Villa, and Chelsea in the Premier League, as well as over Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Head-to-Head-Games
A look at the last five head-to-head meetings between Spurs and Liverpool shows a clear advantage for the latter, with Arne Slot’s team securing 3 wins compared to just 1 for Ange Postecoglou’s side. All of these encounters have seen goals from both teams, and the last four have each produced over 2.5 goals. It’s also worth noting that while Liverpool did lose their most recent visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, they had won 3 of the previous 4 encounters there.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 23 | WDLLW |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liverpool FC | 15 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 36 | WWWDD |
Tottenham Hotspur – Liverpool Betting Prediction
Although I expect a close and exciting match, my pick would be a Liverpool win. It’s hard to see them dropping points, especially after Manchester City’s loss to Aston Villa on Saturday, which almost certainly removes them from the title race. This will undoubtedly serve as extra motivation for Arne Slot’s side. While Spurs showed great fight in their victory over Manchester United, they did look shaky at times, and much of their win can be attributed to individual errors from the United camp. Additionally, I anticipate fatigue will start to set in, particularly given the long list of injured players that Ange Postecoglou is dealing with.
Betting Tip: Liverpool To Win
Bookmaker: BC.Game
Odds: 1.64
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