Tottenham vs Liverpool: Preview, Free tip & Prediction

18.12.2021 08:00

Sunday's match of the eighteenth round of English football's top competition will conclude with a closely watched duel between home side Tottenham and visiting Liverpool.

Background information, news and team form

Tottenham will have a huge advantage in this match, as their last game was called off due to a covid, and in what is normally the busiest period of the English top-flight, Tottenham was given an extra week of rest and could better prepare for their Liverpool opponents. Tottenham was recently taken over by Italian coach Antonio Conte, after the previous manager, Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked after less than six months. Antonio Conte already has experience with the Premier League, after spending 2 years at Chelsea in London, which he led to the English league title in his first season after they finished 10th the previous season. Spurs fans would surely like him to do something similar with their team, but the results so far do not suggest that. Antonio Conte said in a press conference after his arrival that every player will be given a chance to prove himself, but after debacles like the loss to Slovenia's Mura, for example, it looks like a huge icy exodus of players, which includes the previously promising midfielder, Delle Alli. Liverpool, unlike Tottenham, has far more comfortable worries to deal with. Liverpool has hit championship form after a poor start to the season, and are now tugging at every point in the title fight with Manchester City. Liverpool has managed to win their last eight matches in all competitions, and in five of these matches, the Liverpool defence has additionally managed to keep a clean sheet. Liverpool enters this match as clear favourites to stretch their winning streak, and nothing else is expected from the tabloids. 

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Liverpool enters this match as the odds-on favourites at odds of 1.65. A draw for this match is available at odds of 4.40, and if you want to back the home side to win, that is available at odds of 5.42. The goal line for this match is set at over 2,5. Our clever Betdoin algorithm sees the value for this match mainly in the over bets. Both teams have a lot of offensive power which they will want to capitalize on and convert into goals. In addition, Liverpool's main defensive pillar Van Dijk has dropped out of the lineup and their defence could be a bit more solid.

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups 

Tottenham's last 2 games have been postponed due to coronavirus, and although most of the squad has recovered from these problems, there are still a few players left on the marquee. One of them is Korean striker Son. Also missing will be Lucas Moura, Emerson Royal, Skipp and Bryan Gil. Cristian Romero also remains injured. Liverpool is very likely to miss the infected trio of players Van Dijk, Fabinho and Jones. Divock Origi, Nat Phillips, Harvey Elliott and Adrian remain injured.

Tottenham - estiamted line-up:

Lloris - Sanchez, Dier, Davies - Tanganga, Ndombele, Hojbjerg, Reguilon - Lo Celso - Kane, Bergwijn

Liverpool - estimated line-up:

Alisson - Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Konate, Robertson - Oxlade-Chamberlain, Henderson, Thiago - Salah, Jota, Mane

 

Free tip for Tottenham vs Liverpool - over 2,5 goals (1,66)

 

Tottenham vs Liverpool FAQ:

Where to watch Tottenham vs Liverpool live on TV?  The match is live on bt sports.

What players to watch during the match? Salah, Kane, Hojberg, Mane.

Who is the favourite for the match? According to the bookmakers, Liverpool is the favourite (1.65).

How did the last game between the two teams end? Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool, 28/1/2021. 

What time does the match start? Opening kick-off at 17:30. 

What stadium will the match be played in? Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.