Tottenham vs Liverpool Prediction: 8/1/2025

Tottenham continues to struggle with inconsistency, a recurring theme for the club in recent seasons. Despite having a well-structured squad and a capable manager, they often fall short in crucial moments, both over the course of a season and within individual matches. However, they now face one of Europe’s top-performing teams, Liverpool, in what promises to be a difficult challenge. Spurs have been unable to secure a win in their last three Premier League matches, suffering defeats against two of the top three sides—falling 1-0 to Nottingham and enduring a heavy 6-3 loss against Liverpool. To close out the year, Ange Postecoglou’s men could only manage a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton, a match that also saw Heung-Min Son miss a crucial first-half penalty.

Despite their struggles, Tottenham managed to advance past Manchester United in the quarter-finals with a thrilling 4-3 victory, even after a shaky performance from goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Their journey in the competition has been challenging, having also eliminated Manchester City in the round of 16 with a 2-1 win. Meanwhile, Liverpool has been in sensational form since the start of the season, largely thanks to Mohamed Salah, who is enjoying one of his best campaigns statistically.

Liverpool has been nearly unstoppable, both domestically and in Europe. They have dominated the Champions League, securing qualification for the knockout rounds with ease. Remarkably, they have only suffered one defeat this season—a surprising 1-0 loss to Nottingham at Anfield in September. In the Premier League, the six-time European champions currently sit at the top of the table and recently cruised to a third consecutive league win, dismantling West Ham 5-0. Prior to that, they comfortably handled Leicester 3-1 and overpowered Tottenham 6-3. In the quarter-finals, Liverpool continued their strong form with a 2-1 away victory over Southampton.

Tottenham will be without several key players for this clash. Ben Davies, Odobert, Richarlison, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and starting goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario are all sidelined due to injuries, significantly weakening their squad. The absence of these key figures, particularly in defense, has contributed to Spurs’ recent struggles. Son, who has registered five goals and six assists in the league, is experiencing a dip in form, highlighted by his recent penalty miss. Additionally, summer signing Dominic Solanke, who arrived from Bournemouth for a hefty £65 million fee, has yet to fully live up to expectations with six goals and three assists.

On the other hand, Liverpool will have most of their star players available, despite ongoing contract uncertainties surrounding Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah. While defenders Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are unavailable due to injuries, Ibrahima Konaté recently made his return to the squad in their latest Premier League match. Salah remains the team’s standout performer, firmly establishing himself as a frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or with 17 goals and 13 assists in the league. However, he is far from Liverpool’s only attacking threat—Luis Díaz (8 goals, 2 assists), Cody Gakpo (5 goals, 2 assists), Diogo Jota (4 goals), and Darwin Núñez (2 goals, 2 assists) have all played crucial supporting roles. The midfield has also been instrumental in the team’s success, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Harvey Elliott, Wataru Endo, and Curtis Jones consistently delivering high-energy performances.

Prediction

Liverpool’s attacking firepower, combined with Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities, suggests this match is likely to feature plenty of goals. Recent trends indicate that both teams have been involved in high-scoring encounters, particularly in the EFL Cup, where six of Spurs’ last eight home games have seen both teams score. Similarly, nine of Liverpool’s previous 13 away matches in this competition have produced goals at both ends, making another goal-filled contest likely.

Prediction: Tottenham 1-4 Liverpool