Tottenham vs Liverpool prediction: ENGLAND: EFL Cup betting tips on match 2025-01-07 20:00.
[p]Trophyless since winning the 2007/08 League Cup, Tottenham Hotspur now have the opportunity to reach their first final in the competition since 2020/21. Taking that step won’t be easy against runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool, with Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs finding themselves in freefall since their 4-3 quarter-final victory against Manchester United, posting a four-match winless run (D1, L3). [/p]
[p]Ravaged by injuries and illness, it would perhaps be unfair to judge Spurs too harshly given that they have numerous senior players unavailable, prompting them to move swiftly in the January transfer market. The first man through the door is goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who may make his debut and could help Spurs improve their run of just one clean sheet across their last 11 competitive outings.[/p]
[p]Despite Spurs’ catalogue of issues, Liverpool proved that they’re not completely infallible over the weekend as they failed to see out a lead in an eventual 2-2 draw against a struggling Manchester United. Arne Slot’s team haven’t had the easiest run to this semi-final either, with the ten-time League Cup winners knocking out three Premier League sides on the way here despite failing to keep a clean sheet. [/p]
[p]A lack of clean sheets won’t concern Liverpool too much considering they’ve scored over three times per League Cup game on average this season, while avoiding defeat here will also secure a ten-game unbeaten run in this competition for the current holders. Heightening confidence ahead of this trip will be Liverpool’s imperious away record, with the Reds remaining unbeaten in all competitive trips since April (W12, D4). [/p]
[p]Players to watch: Tottenham’s Dominic Solanke leads the way for his side in the League Cup (G2) and has three goal contributions across his last four meetings against former club Liverpool (G1, A2). Cody Gakpo sets the pace in this competition for Liverpool (G4, A1), and he could secure a personal record of four consecutive competitive scoring appearances since moving to England should he grab a goal here. [/p]
[p]Hot stat: Eight of the last nine H2Hs between these sides saw both teams score and over 2.5 total match goals. [/p]
[p][i]Written by Matthew Billon[/i][/p]