Tottenham vs Liverpool Prediction: 22/12/2024

Tottenham currently sits 10th in the Premier League, trailing the top four by five points. Their form has been inconsistent this season, but the gap to the European spots remains close. After a remarkable 4-0 win over Manchester City, Spurs struggled, going three matches without a win, including one draw and two losses. However, they rebounded strongly with a 5-0 victory over Southampton last weekend. In the Europa League, they are in 9th place and will need to work hard to secure a direct spot in the round of 16.

Liverpool, on the other hand, has been one of the top teams in Europe this season, sitting at the Premier League’s summit with a two-point lead and a game in hand. Despite their strong form with four consecutive wins, they dropped points in their last two matches, drawing 3-3 with Newcastle and 2-2 with Fulham. Liverpool also leads their Champions League group, having won all six of their group-stage matches.

Tottenham will be without several key players for this match, including goalkeeper Vicario, defenders Romero and Van de Ven, and midfielders Davies, Odobert, and Richarlison. Midfielder Bentancur will also serve a suspension. Despite these absences, attacking threats Son, Maddison, and Kulusevski, who all scored in their previous match, will lead Tottenham’s attack.

Liverpool is also facing injury concerns, with Konaté and full-backs Bradley and Tsimikas unavailable. However, midfielder Mac Allister is available after completing his suspension, and both Chiesa and Diogo Jota, who scored in his return from injury, are part of the squad. Mo Salah has been in exceptional form, contributing 13 goals and 9 assists this season.

Prediction

Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, with Liverpool’s away matches frequently featuring goals at both ends. Tottenham’s recent games have followed a similar pattern, with goals at both ends in 12 of their last 14 matches. With both sides boasting strong attacking players, this match is expected to see plenty of goals, with Liverpool likely emerging victorious.

Prediction: Tottenham 1 – 3 Liverpool.