The second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham will take place on February 6 at Anfield. The score of the first match was 1-0 in favor of Tottenham. Liverpool vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's side could have avoided defeat in the first leg but conceded a goal late in the match (0-1). To reach the final, the team now needs to beat their opponent by two goals. Notably, Liverpool had not lost in regular time in this tournament for nine consecutive matches (7 wins and 2 draws) before this. If the club overcomes the Londoners over two legs, they will play in the final for the 15th time.
- Both teams scored in 9 of Liverpool's last 11 EFL Cup games in regular time.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of Liverpool's last 11 matches in this Cup over 90 minutes.
- The number "1" appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 8 of the club's last 10 matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas – Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister – Curtis Jones, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah – Diogo Jota.
Tottenham
The team last played in the EFL Cup final four years ago. There is a good chance to compete for the trophy again, but they must maintain a one-goal lead. If the Londoners lose by one goal, a penalty shootout will ensue. Ange Postecoglou's side won all four previous matches in this tournament, albeit with a minimal margin. Additionally, the club defeated two Manchester teams in the previous rounds.
Due to injuries, defenders Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, and Cristian Romero, forwards Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, and Wilson Odobert, and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario are unavailable. Noteworthy acquisitions include the loan of defender Kevin Danso from Lens and forward Mathys Tel from Bayern.
- The number "1" appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 7 of Tottenham's last 10 matches in this tournament.
- No more than three goals were scored in 9 of Tottenham's last 10 EFL Cup games over 90 minutes.
- The Londoners have only won twice in regular time in their last seven away matches in this Cup (2 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Tottenham (4-2-3-1)
Antonin Kinsky – Jed Spence, Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray, Pedro Porro – Yves Bissouma, Yves Bissouma – Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall, Son Heung-min – Dominic Solanke.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 14 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 21%.
Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
Despite being involved in four competitions, Liverpool will give their all to reach the final. The visitors' lead is not significant enough for them to relax. This season's Liverpool finds it relatively easy to overcome such deficits, as they are nearly invincible.
In their last 15 official home matches, Arne Slot's side has not lost, securing 13 wins. During this period, Liverpool never scored less than two goals and achieved 10 victories with a margin of two or more goals. It's worth noting that Tottenham rarely beats this opponent, and when it does happen, it's typically in London. Away from home, the team has lost to Liverpool in 10 of their last 13 encounters in the Premier League and EFL Cup (with three draws). During this period, the Merseysiders scored at least two goals 11 times.
My prediction – Liverpool with a handicap (-1.5)
