Liverpool v Tottenham preview: Team news, betting odds, lineups, where to watch
Ange Postecoglou can further alleviate the pressure on his future as Tottenham manager by avoiding defeat against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.
Spurs have one foot into the final after the 1-0 win in the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 8 January, only need to avoid a loss against Arne Slot’s men to reach their first final since 2021.
Postecoglou eased the pressure on his shoulders in North London with a 2-0 win against Brentford on Sunday (2 February) and will be heading to Anfield on Thursday (6 February) brimming with confidence.
Preview
Although Tottenham hold the advantage heading into the second leg, the visitors must be wary of the reception they will receive on Merseyside.
Stuart Atwell made a “very poor decision” not to send off Lucas Bergvall for a second yellow card offence in the first leg, minutes before he scored the eventual match winner.
Liverpool are making a habit of being on the wrong end of officiating decisions in North London – both sets of fans remember all too well the infamous Luis Diaz offside goal last season.
The Reds avenged the controversy with a 6-3 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League (22 December), but only this time Spurs will not hold the home advantage.
Slot’s men continue their march to the Premier League title this season and will be fiercely difficult opponents to beat with the Anfield crowd promising to deliver a volatile atmosphere for the visitors.
However, Tottenham have proven they can get a result against Liverpool and must do everything to ensure the Lilywhites progress to the Carabao Cup final.
Form Guide [all competitions]
Liverpool: WLWWW
Tottenham: WWLWL
Team News for Liverpool v Tottenham
Postecoglou has received a welcome boost with Micky van de Ven “likely” to start at Anfield.
There remains a long list of regular starters on the sidelines at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but new signings, such as Kevin Danso and Mathys Tel, could make their debuts in the Carabao Cup.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez are the only notable absentees for Liverpool heading into the clash.
Predicted lineups for Liverpool v Tottenham
Liverpool: Alisson, Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Salah, Diaz, Gakpo
Tottenham: Kinsky, Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence, Bissouma, Sarr, Kulusevski, Tel, Son, Richarlison
Betting Odds
Liverpool: 2/9
Draw: 11/2
Tottenham: 9/1
Where to watch?
The match at Anfield will kick off 8pm GMT on Thursday (6 February) and will be available live on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and will be available for streaming on Sky GO and NOWTV apps.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham (3-2 on agg)
Postecoglou has momentum heading into the clash at Anfield, but unfortunately, his mounting injury problems will be his undoing in the semi-final.
Liverpool are too strong a force with the home crowd on side and will be eager to send Slot into a cup final in his maiden season in charge.
The Lilywhites have the quality to get on the scoresheet at Anfield, and how early they can do so will significantly impact the result of the match.
However, should the Reds score first, it could be a long evening for the visitors.
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