The second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Tottenham will take place on February 6 at Anfield. The score of the first match was 1-0 in favor of Tottenham. Liverpool vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Liverpool
Arne Slot's men could have avoided defeat in the first encounter but conceded a goal late in the match (0-1). Now, to reach the final, the team needs to beat the opponent by two goals. It's worth noting that prior to this, Liverpool had not lost in regular time in this tournament for nine consecutive matches (7 wins and 2 draws). If the club overcomes the Londoners over two legs, it will play in the final for the 15th time.
- Both teams scored in regular time in 9 of Liverpool's last 11 EFL Cup games.
- At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 8 of Liverpool's last 11 matches in this Cup.
- The number "1" appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 8 of the club's last 10 encounters in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Alisson Becker – Virgil van Dijk, Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah, Kostas Tsimikas – Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister – Curtis Jones, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah – Diogo Jota.
Tottenham
The team last played in the EFL Cup final four years ago. There is a good chance to compete for the trophy again, but they need to maintain a one-goal advantage. If the Londoners lose by one goal, a penalty shootout will follow. Notably, Ange Postecoglou's side has won all four previous matches in this tournament, albeit with a minimal margin. Additionally, the club defeated two Manchester teams in the previous rounds.
Due to injuries, defenders Radu Dragusin, Destiny Udogie, and Cristian Romero, forwards Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, and Wilson Odobert, and goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario are unavailable. Recent acquisitions include the loan of defender Kevin Danso from Lens and forward Mathys Tel from Bayern.
- The number "1" appeared in the scoreline at the end of regular time in 7 of the club's last 10 encounters in this tournament.
- No more than three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 9 of Tottenham's last 10 EFL Cup games.
- The Londoners have won only two of their last seven away matches in this Cup (2 draws and 3 losses).
Predicted lineup for Tottenham (4-2-3-1)
Antonin Kinsky – Djed Spence, Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray, Pedro Porro – Yves Bissouma, Yves Bissouma – Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergwijn, Son Heung-min – Dominic Solanke.
Referee
Craig Pawson (England)
Matches – 14 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 60;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 21%.
Liverpool vs. Tottenham: Match Prediction
Despite being engaged in four tournaments, Liverpool will put in maximum effort to reach the final. The visitors' lead is not insurmountable, and this season's Liverpool is almost unbeatable.
In their last 15 official home matches, Arne Slot's side has never lost, securing 13 wins. During this period, Liverpool has never scored less than two goals and achieved 10 victories with a margin of two or more goals. It's also worth noting that Tottenham rarely defeats this opponent, and if it happens, it's usually in London. Away, the team has lost to Liverpool in 10 of their last 13 encounters in the Premier League and EFL Cup (with three draws). During this period, the Merseysiders have scored at least two goals 11 times.
My prediction: Liverpool with a handicap (-1.5)
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