Can Liverpool Continue Their Unbeaten Start? Liverpool vs Tottenham Prediction | September 15, 2026
Liverpool will host Tottenham on September 16 in the EFL Cup round of 32. The hosts are still unbeaten this season, while Tottenham have struggled badly in front of goal. However, both teams arrive with additional motivation after disappointing results in their latest league matches.
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Match Preview
Liverpool have played five matches in all competitions this season, recording two wins and three draws. In the Premier League, they have won once and drawn three times, with their latest league fixture ending in a goalless draw against Fulham. They responded well in Europe, beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 at home in their Champions League opener.
Liverpool have a strong history in the EFL Cup. They won the competition in 2021/22 and 2023/24, while last season their run ended in the round of 16 after a defeat to Crystal Palace.
The Reds have also dominated Tottenham at Anfield in recent meetings. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five home games against Spurs, winning four of them. One of those victories came in the EFL Cup, when Liverpool won 4-0.
- Possible Liverpool lineup: Alisson, Araujo, Jacquet, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Munoz, Wirtz, Gakpo, Isak.
Tottenham have made a difficult start to the season. Despite an active summer transfer window, the team have failed to score in any of their four Premier League matches, recording two defeats and two goalless draws. Their latest games against Everton and Nottingham Forest both ended 0-0.
Their only convincing result so far came in the EFL Cup, where Tottenham beat Charlton 5-1. Last season, Spurs also reached the round of 16 before being eliminated by Newcastle.
- Possible Tottenham lineup: Kinský, Porro, van Hecke, van de Ven, Udogie, Bentancur, Tonali, Sávio, Gallagher, Tel, Marmoush.
Head-to-Head
Tottenham have failed to beat Liverpool in their last four meetings, losing three and drawing once. Across the last 10 encounters, Liverpool have won seven times, while Tottenham have recorded just two victories.
This fixture has traditionally produced goals. Eight of the last 10 meetings finished with more than 2.5 goals, while both teams scored in eight of those matches.
Key Trends
- Liverpool are unbeaten in all five matches this season.
- Tottenham have won just one of their five matches this season.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five home meetings with Tottenham.
- Liverpool have won seven of their last 10 H2H meetings.
- 8 of the last 10 H2H matches finished with more than 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 H2H meetings.
Prediction
Liverpool look considerably stronger at the moment, particularly with home advantage and their superior record against Tottenham. Their attacking options should allow them to create chances, while Tottenham's lack of Premier League goals remains a major concern. However, the cup setting could change the dynamic. Tottenham have nothing to gain from sitting deep for the entire match and will need to be more adventurous if they want to progress. With both teams motivated to produce a better attacking performance, this should be a more active contest than their recent league results suggest. Overall, Liverpool should have the quality to control the match and create the majority of the chances, while Tottenham's need to attack could contribute to a more open game. Recommended Bet: Over 3 Total Goals
