Liverpool

vs

Tottenham

Injuries & Suspensions

• Liverpool: S. Bajcetic (Hamstring Injury), C. Bradley (Knee Injury), W. Endo (Foot Injury), A. Isak (Broken Leg), G. Leoni (Knee Injury)
• Tottenham: R. Bentancur (Muscle Injury), L. Bergvall (Ankle Injury), Y. Bissouma (Muscle Injury), B. Davies (Ankle Injury), M. Kudus (Muscle Injury), D. Kulusevski (Knee Injury), J. Maddison (Knee Injury)

Form (Last 5)

• Home: L W W W L
• Away: L L L L L

H2H (Last 5)

• 2025-12-20 · Tottenham · 1-2 · Liverpool
• 2025-04-27 · Liverpool · 5-1 · Tottenham
• 2025-02-06 · Liverpool · 4-0 · Tottenham
• 2025-01-08 · Tottenham · 1-0 · Liverpool
• 2024-12-22 · Tottenham · 3-6 · Liverpool

Match Preview

Liverpool have home H2H edge, but both sides carry absences. With Tottenham’s away struggles and Liverpool’s inconsistencies, a draw is a realistic outcome.

Key Notes

Match context: Anfield hosts a bitter Premier League rivalry. Liverpool sit in the top portion of the table with decent home performances, while Tottenham have been inconsistent away from home. Recent H2H shows Liverpool have had the upper hand in several meetings, but domestic form and injuries complicate a straightforward pick.

Form: Liverpool’s season shows 14 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses - a mixed but capable record, particularly at home. Tottenham’s form reads 7 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses overall; their away record has been patchy and less threatening.

Injuries and availability: Liverpool are missing a number of squad players (S. Bajcetic, C. Bradley, W. Endo, A. Isak, G. Leoni). The loss of depth could blunt rotation options and affect match sharpness. Tottenham are missing key midfielders - R. Bentancur, L. Bergvall, and Y. Bissouma - which weakens their central spine and ability to control games on the road.

Head-to-head and recent meetings: Recent encounters have favoured Liverpool - they beat Tottenham 2-1 in December 2025 and have produced emphatic home results in past seasons. However, cups and league matches have seen Tottenham upset Liverpool on occasion, and the derby intensity means results can swing either way.

Tactical outlook: Tottenham’s midweek absences in midfield reduce their ability to impose structure, making them less likely to sustain long periods of pressure. Liverpool’s selection issues could reduce attacking fluency. Expect a cautious opening, with each side balancing attack and defensive caution.

Value and prediction: The available market does not include a home selection, so between the listed outcomes a draw (odds 6.74) represents a plausible compromise. Given Liverpool’s inconsistency and Tottenham’s weakened midfield, a stalemate is a realistic result. Confidence 5/10 - derby unpredictability and significant absences on both sides lower certainty.

Prediction

Draw • Odds 6.74 • Confidence 5/10