Tottenham vs Liverpool prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – January 8, 2025
The second semi-final match of the English League Cup will take place on Wednesday in London, where Tottenham will host Liverpool. Here's a betting suggestion for the outcome of this encounter with promising odds for success.
Match preview
The Spurs have been struggling recently, sliding into the lower half of the Premier League table, currently sitting in 12th place. Tottenham has accumulated only 24 points, trailing the European competition zone by 10 points.
In their last league match, Tottenham hosted Newcastle United and lost 1-2, despite opening the scoring in the 4th minute. Overall, the Spurs are winless in their last four Premier League matches, suffering three defeats during this stretch. In the previous stages of the League Cup, Tottenham overcame Coventry City (2-1), Manchester City (2-1), and Manchester United (4-3).
Liverpool, on the other hand, is having an outstanding season, confidently leading the Premier League standings. In 19 matches, they have collected 46 points, six points ahead of second-placed Arsenal.
On Sunday, Liverpool hosted Manchester United and settled for a 2-2 draw. Despite conceding first, Liverpool managed to equalize and then take the lead, though the visitors salvaged a draw in the final minutes. The Reds remain unbeaten across all competitions since mid-September. In the League Cup, Liverpool advanced past West Ham (5-1), Brighton (3-2), and Southampton (2-1).
Probable lineups
- Tottenham: Austin, Spence, Gray, Dragusin, Porro, Bergvall, Sarr, Werner, Kulusevski, Johnson, Solanke
- Liverpool: Alisson, Robertson, Van Dijk, Konaté, Alexander-Arnold, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Jones, Salah, Díaz
Match facts and head-to-head stats
- Liverpool has beaten Spurs in four of their last five meetings, losing only once.
- Both teams have scored in the last nine encounters between these sides.
- Over 2.5 total goals have been scored in the previous five matches between these teams.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Liverpool in this match, offering odds of 1.66 for an away victory. We believe Liverpool will come out on top in this game. The Spurs are currently not in their best form, and Liverpool should capitalize on this opportunity.
