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Liverpool Vs Tottenham Preview, Prediction, Team News And Predicted Lineups

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Published06 Feb 2025

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Here at SportsCasting, we have the Liverpool vs Tottenham preview, prediction, latest team news and predicted lineups ahead of Thursday’s EFL Cup semi-final 2nd leg. 

Liverpool Vs Tottenham Preview

Liverpool will be looking to exact revenge for their surprise 1-0 defeat in the 1st leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8.

Since then, the Reds have gone on to progress to the UEFA Champions League knockout stages and boast a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.

Arne Slot’s side head into the 2nd leg off of the back of a fine 2-0 win at Bournemouth. Mo Salah netted in each half to inflict a first defeat in 12 on the Cherries.

The Egyptian King will prove vital once again if Slot’s side are to progress to a record-extending 15th EFL Cup final. The reigning champions are also the most successful side in the competition’s history.

With that in mind, Slot will be keen to write himself into Merseyside folklore and go all the way. Naturally, the Dutchman and his players will be roared on by a passionate Anfield crowd.

Tottenham hold the slenderest of advantages as they try to finally land a major trophy. Ironically, the Lilywhites last success came in this competition in 2008.

Ange Postecoglou’s side will have to put in a Herculean performance to keep their hopes alive. Standing in their way are arguably the best team in Europe.

Lucas Bergvall made the difference in north London last month. The game itself was surrounded in controversy as the Swede was fortunate to be on the pitch after chopping down Kostas Tsimikas just before netting the winner.

Spurs head to Anfield having won their last two in all competitions. Last time out, a Vitaly Janelt own goal and a late strike from Pape Matar Sarr secured a fine 2-0 win at Brentford.

Ahead of the match, the best football betting sites in the UK price Liverpool as the 2/9 favourites. Tottenham can be backed at 12/1 with the draw 7/1.

Liverpool Vs Tottenham Team News

The latest Trent Alexander-Arnold injury update has confirmed that the Liverpool full-back will miss the semi-final 2nd leg. On Saturday, the 26-year-old came off against Bournemouth after sustaining a knock to the thigh.

Academy graduate Conor Bradley will fill the void on the right side of defence. On the opposite flank, Arne Slot will need to determine whether Andy Robertson or Kostas Tsimikas makes the starting XI.

In midfield, Curtis Jones will be pushing for a recall but may have to settle for a place on the bench again with Dominik Szoboszlai preferred to start alongside Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch.

Meanwhile, the latest Radu Dragusin injury update has come as a huge blow to Tottenham. The Romanian international will undergo surgery after tearing his ACL.

Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, Brennan Johnson, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke are all still ruled out.

On a brighter note, roadrunner centre-back Micky van de Ven is primed to start. The Dutchman made his return from a hamstring injury in the UEFA Europa League win over Elfsborg.

Liverpool Vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups

Liverpool (4-3-3): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai; Salah, Diaz, Gakpo

Tottenham (4-3-3): Kinsky; Pedro Porro, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray; Bergvall, Bissouma, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Son

Liverpool Vs Tottenham Prediction

Although Tottenham head to Anfield having won their last two games in all competitions without conceding, it’s likely going to be a long night for Ange Postecoglou’s side.

We are predicting a comfortable Liverpool win on Merseyside. Spurs’ wounded and depleted squad will be no match for Arne Slot’s stars and a repeat of the 6-3 league encounter could come close to being replicated.

Prediction: Liverpool 5-2 Tottenham