Tottenham Hotspur welcome Liverpool to North London for their EFL Cup semi-final first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening. Spurs head into the cup tie looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United in the Premier League, while the Reds come into this contest after sharing the points in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Anfield. Both Premier League sides will be eager to gain an advantage in this first leg as they pursue a place in the League Cup final at Wembley.
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Predictions for the match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC
The bookies are heavily favoring Liverpool to come away with all three points from their visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The Reds have been given a substantial 61.31% chance of victory, reflecting their impressive form and making them clear favorites against Spurs. The odds of 1.70 for an away win further emphasize the confidence in Klopp's men getting the job done. Tottenham's chances look rather slim, with bookmakers giving the Lilywhites just a 21.76% probability of securing a home win, while the draw is considered even less likely at 16.93%. These predictions are reflected in bet365's odds, with both a Spurs victory and a stalemate priced at generous odds of 4.00 and 4.75 respectively. The numbers suggest the North London side face an uphill battle to get anything from this fixture.
Tottenham Hotspur Recent Matches
Spurs have endured a rather torrid time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium of late, with their recent home form leaving much to be desired. The North London outfit have failed to secure maximum points in their last three home fixtures, suffering a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Newcastle and managing only a draw against Wolves, while the 6-3 hammering by Liverpool was particularly painful for the home faithful. The only bright spot in this rocky patch was their thrilling 4-3 victory over Man United in the League Cup. Despite their home struggles, Tottenham's away performances have been a mixed bag. While they were brilliant in dismantling Southampton 5-0 at St. Mary's, showing their attacking prowess at its finest, they stumbled to a 1-0 defeat at the City Ground against Forest. This inconsistency has become a bit of a headache for Spurs, who've shown they can be absolutely brilliant one week and frustratingly poor the next. Their defensive fragility at home has been particularly concerning, shipping 10 goals in their last three Premier League matches on their own patch.
Tottenham Hotspur Recent Form
The Reds have been absolutely lethal on their travels recently, showcasing a remarkable attacking prowess that's seen them bag an impressive 13 goals in their last three away Premier League matches. Their stunning 6-3 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a particular highlight, followed by an emphatic 5-0 demolition job at the London Stadium against West Ham. The Merseysiders have displayed an incredible appetite for goals on the road, with their forward line firing on all cylinders. Liverpool's away form has been nothing short of spectacular, with their only minor setback being a draw at Old Trafford in their most recent outing. The visitors have shown tremendous resilience and attacking flair, evidenced by their League Cup success at Southampton where they ground out a 2-1 win. What's particularly impressive about Liverpool's away performances is their ability to not just win, but win convincingly, with their attacking trident causing havoc for opposition defences. The confidence flowing through the team during their travels is palpable, and they've established themselves as one of the most feared away sides in the Premier League.
Historical encounters: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool FC
Liverpool have absolutely dominated their recent encounters with Tottenham, securing an impressive 8 victories in their last 11 meetings. The Reds have shown remarkable consistency both home and away, notching up 4 wins apiece at Anfield and on their travels to North London. Their most recent clash was a proper goal-fest, with Liverpool running out 6-3 winners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, showcasing their attacking prowess. Spurs have found it particularly tough going against their Merseyside rivals, managing just a single victory in this run of fixtures, which came on their home turf. With only two draws to show alongside that solitary win, Tottenham's record against Liverpool makes for grim reading for their supporters. The head-to-head statistics paint a clear picture of Liverpool's superiority in this fixture, with the Reds consistently having Spurs' number regardless of venue.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool FC: League Position
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