Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: TV Channel, Prediction & Lineups
Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of the League Cup semi-final at Anfield on Thursday.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool – Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg
Tottenham has not won in their last 14 visits to Anfield, losing 10 of those matches. However, with a 1-0 lead from the first leg, Spurs only need a draw to progress.
The previous 10 encounters between these teams have produced 42 goals, averaging a goal every 21 minutes, although the first leg did not contribute much to that average.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
Tottenham fans are optimistic after their unexpected 1-0 win in the first leg four weeks ago, where Lucas Bergvall scored the only goal in the dying minutes. Spurs are hoping to carry this narrow advantage into the second leg and eliminate the reigning champions.
Tottenham’s season has been underwhelming in the league, currently sitting in 14th place. Despite a poor league performance, they remain in three cup competitions, with hopes of winning silverware for the first time since 2008. Their most recent win came last Sunday with a 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League.
Liverpool, on the other hand, are in excellent form, sitting at the top of the Premier League, unbeaten in their last 19 matches. Their win over Bournemouth kept them six points clear at the top. Liverpool is also progressing in the Champions League and the FA Cup, and with their record as 10-time League Cup winners, they are eager to reach the final again.
Recent meetings between these sides have seen Liverpool scoring 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 expected to field his strongest lineup for this match, rotating players for Sunday’s game against Plymouth with an eye on the upcoming Merseyside derby. Curtis Jones, who has returned from injury, could replace Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield. Diogo Jota was an unused substitute against Bournemouth, while Joe Gomez remains sidelined.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, and Andy Robertson are expected to start in defense, with Alisson possibly 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 took his total for the season to 25 goals. He has been a consistent scorer against Spurs, netting 14 goals in their last five encounters at Anfield.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Tottenham still has several key players sidelined, including Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, and James Maddison. However, Micky van de Ven is set to start after returning to fitness. New signing Kevin Danso could also feature 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 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 strong record against Liverpool, scoring four times at Anfield. He’ll be key to Spurs’ hopes of reaching the final.
Prediction
Liverpool is expected to secure a comfortable victory, advancing to the League Cup final with a 4-1 win.
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).
