The second leg of the English League Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham will take place on February 6 at Anfield. The first match ended 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 encounter but conceded a goal late in the match (0-1). Now, to reach the final, the team needs to beat their opponent by two goals. It's worth noting that before this, Liverpool had not lost in regular time in this tournament for nine consecutive matches (7 wins and 2 draws). If the club advances past the Londoners over two legs, they will play in the final for the 15th time.
- Both teams scored in regular time in 9 of Liverpool's last 11 English League Cup games.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of Liverpool's last 11 matches in this Cup.
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 English League Cup final four years ago. There is a good chance to compete for the trophy again, but they must maintain their one-goal advantage. If the Londoners lose by one goal, a penalty shootout awaits. Notably, Ange Postecoglou's side has won all four of their previous matches in this tournament, albeit by the narrowest of margins. Additionally, the club has 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 Odober, as well as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, are out. The team has acquired defender Kevin Danso on loan 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 games in the English League Cup.
- The Londoners have only won two of their last seven away matches in regular time 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 tournaments simultaneously, Liverpool will make every effort to reach the final. The visitors' lead is not insurmountable, and this Liverpool side is more than capable of overcoming such a deficit, as they have been nearly unbeatable this season.
In their last 15 official home matches, Arne Slot's team has not lost, securing 13 victories. During this period, Liverpool has never scored fewer than two goals and has won 10 times by a margin of two or more goals. Furthermore, Tottenham rarely defeats this opponent, and when they do, it's usually in London. Away from home, the team has lost to Liverpool in 10 of their last 13 meetings in the Premier League and the English League Cup (with three draws). During this time, the Merseysiders have scored at least two goals on 11 occasions.
My prediction: Liverpool with a (-1.5) handicap
