Prediction: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur

Liverpool

The unforgettable scenes of April 27, 2025 — when Liverpool obliterated Spurs to seal the league title — feel a lifetime away this season. Arne Slot’s side are not in the hunt for top honours and, just as momentum appeared to be building again in the race for the Champions League places, deflation struck at Molineux.

Victories over Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and West Ham had lifted Liverpool’s spirits before their trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers, only for a cruel, heavily deflected stoppage‑time strike from André to hand Wolves a stunning 2–1 victory. That loss left the Reds three points shy of the top four.

Slot’s team made amends in the FA Cup rematch three days later, but more disappointment followed in Europe. Their 1–0 defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul — their second loss in three matches across all competitions — raised fresh questions about the Dutchman’s long‑term project.

A defeat on Sunday would be their 10th league loss of the campaign, something the club has not suffered since the turbulent 2015–16 season. Yet if there is a fixture capable of lifting the mood at Anfield, Tottenham at home surely fits the bill.

Team News

Liverpool travelled to Turkey without Alisson Becker, who is nursing a muscle injury, but Slot hopes the Brazilian can return for the weekend. Federico Chiesa should also be back after illness, though Giovanni Leoni, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Alexander Isak remain unavailable.

With just a three‑day turnaround before hosting Galatasaray in the second leg, rotation is expected. Florian Wirtz may even be rested after recent back problems, opening the door for midfield or attacking reshuffles.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham arrive on Merseyside in freefall and are statistically the Premier League’s worst‑performing side across the last six gameweeks. Just one point from 18 tells its own story, and disaster seems to follow them at every turn.

Appointed as a firefighter tasked with saving Spurs from implosion, Igor Tudor appears to be holding an empty hose. Discontent among the fanbase is growing louder with each passing week, and Tuesday’s catastrophe added fuel to the flames: a 5–2 humiliation against Atletico Madrid, including a nightmare 17‑minute spell for goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, has left Spurs staring at Champions League elimination.

Tudor made unwanted history in the process, becoming the first Tottenham manager ever to lose his first four matches in charge. The team have now been beaten in six consecutive competitive games, the club’s worst run in their history.

A league table that once carried top‑four aspirations has turned into a relegation battle. Tottenham, in 16th place, sit just one point above West Ham and Nottingham Forest. Their superior goal difference — and the fact that the Hammers face Manchester City this weekend — may protect them from falling into the bottom three, but that is scant comfort for a team in absolute turmoil.

Their record against Liverpool offers little comfort either. Spurs have lost 12 of their last 16 league meetings with the Reds, and whether another defeat would cost Tudor his job remains an open question.

Team News

Tottenham’s injury crisis, already one of the worst in the Premier League era, continues to worsen. Micky van de Ven is suspended after his red card against Crystal Palace. Cristian Romero and João Palhinha remain unavailable following a heavy clash of heads in midweek. Yves Bissouma is out, Destiny Udogie is still sidelined, and Conor Gallagher faces a late fitness check due to illness.

The long‑term list is even more alarming: Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Mohammed Kudus, Rodrigo Bentancur, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Wilson Odobert are all still recovering from injuries. As many as 13 Spurs players could miss Sunday’s trip.

Conclusion

Tottenham have made life difficult for themselves, but they have also suffered an injury crisis of extraordinary scale. Their severely depleted squad now heads to a ground where they historically struggle, facing a Liverpool side eager to regain momentum.

The main question may not be whether Liverpool win, but by how many. A repeat of last season’s 5–1 thrashing might be ambitious, but the Reds should still put multiple goals past their beleaguered visitors. A three‑goal margin feels entirely feasible this time around.

Verdict: Total home goals over 2.5

Best odds: 13/15

Bookmaker: BetUS