Prediction: Liverpool vs Tottenham

In what is a heavyweight EFL Cup tie on Tuesday night, Liverpool will welcome Tottenham to Anfield.

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Verdict: Liverpool win

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: BetUS

Liverpool

Starting with the hosts, while Liverpool might not have tasted a single defeat across any competition since getting Andoni Iraola’s tenure underway, the Reds have struggled to find any real fluidity. Putting in a downbeat display over the weekend as they were eventually forced to settle for a toothless 0-0 stalemate at home against Fulham, the former Bournemouth boss has seen his squad only collect a single point from three of their opening four Premier League appearances. However, getting their Champions League adventure underway with a sensational comeback against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid last week as they secured a 2-1 victory at Anfield, Liverpool should be smelling a real opportunity here. It should also be highlighted, Iraola’s side have not suffered a domestic defeat in front of their own supporters since the start of February.

Liverpool Team News

Still someway off recovering from a serious Achilles tendon injury, Liverpool will once again be without French marksman Hugo Ekitike. Likewise, all still dealing with respective long-term injury issues, the Reds will also be unable to call upon Conor Bradley and fellow defender Joe Gomes.

All settling for a spot on the bench during Liverpool’s 0-0 stalemate at home against Fulham on Saturday afternoon, the likes of Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and former Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister should be handed full recalls.

Tottenham

As for the visitors, while Tottenham might have eventually dragged themselves over the finishing line last season as they avoided an infamous Premier League relegation, Spurs still remain in a public crisis. Putting in another concerning performance over the weekend as they played out an uninspiring 0-0 stalemate at home against Everton, Roberto De Zerbi has made his frustrations abundantly clear. Opening the 2026/27 campaign with a 3-0 drumming at the hands of local rivals Brentford on August 22nd, Tottenham have put just two points on the board from their first four Premier League showdowns. Once again coming under some serious scrutiny, the former Brighton boss is also waiting on his squad to notch a maiden top-flight strike. It’s also worth highlighting, Spurs have failed to register a competitive win at Anfield since way back in May 2011.

Tottenham Team News

Set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after making just a brief 16-minute cameo against Nottingham Forest on his Tottenham debut, Chelsea loanee Mykhailo Mudryk will not feature here. Likewise, the duo of Xavi Simons and ex-Burnley starlet Wilson Odobert are still receiving from respective long-term knee injuries.

Completing a permanent Deadline Day switch from Chelsea, Tosin Adarabioyo should be handed a maiden start at the heart of De Zerbi’s defence. Fellow new recruit Marcos Senesi should also make his first appearance in north London on Tuesday night.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Key Factors to Consider

• Liverpool have lost just a pair of their previous 20 meetings against Tottenham across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to October 2017.
• The Reds have not tasted a single domestic defeat in front of their own supporters since back in February.
• Tottenham have failed to claim a single win from any of their first four Premier League appearances (two defeats, two draws).
• Tuesday’s guests are also still waiting to bag a maiden goal against top-flight opposition.
• Spurs have failed to clinch a single competitive victory at Anfield since way back in May 2011.

Conclusion

While Liverpool might have endured a stuttering start to their domestic campaign, the Reds should be smelling a golden opportunity here. Turning their attention back to EFL Cup duties on Tuesday night, the former Premier League champions will be excited by a dominant record against Spurs. Losing just a pair of their previous 20 meetings across all competitions, Liverpool have also not tased a single defeat at home against Tottenham since way back in May 2011. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a stellar 2-1 win against Spanish giants Atletico Madrid last week, they will be dreaming of a repeat display in midweek.

Verdict: Liverpool win

Best Odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: BetUS

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