LIVERPOOL vs Tottenham Hotspur: TV channel, prediction & lineups…

Liverpool will take on Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool – Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg

Tottenham has not been successful in their last 14 visits to Anfield, suffering 10 losses. However, with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, Spurs only require a draw to advance.

The last 10 meetings between these sides have seen 42 goals, averaging a goal every 21 minutes, although the first leg was not as high-scoring.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview

Tottenham fans are hopeful after their surprise 1-0 win in the first leg, where Lucas Bergvall scored the only goal in the final moments. Spurs aim to maintain this slim lead and eliminate the defending champions in the second leg.

Tottenham’s league season has been disappointing, currently sitting in 14th place. Despite their poor league form, they remain active in three cup competitions, hoping to claim silverware for the first time since 2008. Their most recent victory was a 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League last Sunday.

Liverpool, on the other hand, is in top form, leading the Premier League and unbeaten in their last 19 matches. Their victory over Bournemouth kept them six points clear at the top. Liverpool is also progressing in both the Champions League and FA Cup, and as 10-time League Cup winners, they are determined to reach the final once again.

In recent meetings, Liverpool has scored four goals in their last two home games against Spurs, and another dominant performance is expected.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 185

Liverpool Wins: 91

Draws: 44

Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 50

Liverpool Team News

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is likely to field his best team for this match, with rotation for Sunday’s game against Plymouth, keeping the upcoming Merseyside derby in mind. Curtis Jones, returning from injury, might replace Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield. Diogo Jota, who was an unused substitute against Bournemouth, could feature, while Joe Gomez remains unavailable.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, and Andy Robertson are expected to start in defense, with Alisson potentially starting in goal over Caoimhín Kelleher.

Liverpool Predicted Lineup:

(4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Díaz, Gakpo.

Player to Watch: Mohamed Salah

Salah’s brace against Bournemouth brought his season tally to 25 goals. He has been a reliable scorer against Spurs, netting 14 goals in their last five encounters at Anfield.

Tottenham Hotspur Team News

Tottenham still has several key players missing, including Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, and James Maddison. However, Micky van de Ven is expected to start after recovering from injury. New signing Kevin Danso could also be involved in defense.

Goalkeeper Antonín Kinský made his debut in the first leg, and there may be changes in midfield, with Pape Matar Sarr or Lucas Bergvall potentially coming in.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup:

(4-3-3): Kinský; Porro, van de Ven, Davies, Gray; Bissouma, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kuluševski, Son Heung-min, Richarlison.

Player to Watch: Richarlison

Richarlison has scored three goals this season and has a solid record against Liverpool, with four goals at Anfield. He will be crucial to Spurs’ hopes of reaching the final.

Prediction

Liverpool is expected to secure a comfortable win, progressing to the League Cup final with a 4-1 victory.

How to Watch Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur

UK: ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event, Football & Ultra HD

USA: Paramount+

Canada: DAZN Canada

Live Streaming

UK: ITVX, Sky Sports+, Sky Go & NOW TV

USA: Paramount+

Canada: DAZN Canada

Date & Time

The match is scheduled for Thursday, 6 February 2025, at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT), and 12:00 (PST).