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Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs’ scoring drought faces an awkward Anfield test. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Liverpool's unbeaten start and historical dominance over Tottenham at Anfield support a home win with both teams scoring. Despite rotation and Spurs' league scoring drought, Tottenham's EFL Cup goals and Liverpool's defensive concessions suggest Spurs can find the net, making this a balanced but confident prediction.
A 2-1 scoreline fits early-season trends with Liverpool's consistent cup scoring and Spurs' defensive struggles at Anfield. Rotation may create defensive gaps Spurs can exploit, justifying a single away goal despite their league drought. The exact score is vulnerable to any goal variance but remains plausible given the context.
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REGISTER FREE & UNLOCK TIP →Already registered? Log in18+ · Historical results only. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Betting involves risk.Compare form, H2H, goals trends and key data for Liverpool v Tottenham.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur arrive at Tuesday night’s EFL Cup third-round tie with different problems but a shared need for a sharper attacking performance.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Liverpool's unbeaten run and home advantage support a win over Tottenham.
Liverpool's unbeaten run and home advantage support a win over Tottenham.
Both teams have shown scoring potential in cup matches despite league struggles.
Historical scoring and rotation suggest a close match with both teams scoring.
Three Punchy Stats
- Tottenham have scored zero goals in four Premier League matches. this season. Their 5-1 cup win over Charlton therefore looks less like evidence of a functioning attack than an exception they urgently need to reproduce.
- Liverpool are unbeaten in five competitive matches. this term, but three of their four league games have finished level. They have been difficult to beat without yet becoming consistently convincing.
- Spurs have conceded 18 goals in their last five trips to Anfield. Even with Liverpool expected to rotate, that record underlines how dramatically Tottenham must improve if they are to make their cup scoring form count.
Scoring Frequency
Recent attacking records for Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are shown below.
Goals Conceded
Recent defensive records for Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are shown below.
Liverpool remain unbeaten this season, yet Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Fulham exposed familiar concerns around their midfield and final-third threat. Tottenham’s difficulties are more severe: Roberto De Zerbi’s side have taken two points from four Premier League matches and have not scored a league goal.
The complication for Liverpool is rotation. Andoni Iraola is expected to make substantial changes after a demanding run of fixtures, giving Spurs an opportunity against a side likely to look very different from the one held by Fulham.
Liverpool’s unbeaten start needs attacking context
Five matches without defeat sounds reassuring, but Liverpool’s domestic start has contained rather more frustration than the headline suggests.
Three of their four league games have been draws, leaving them seventh with six points from 12. Fulham restricted them to few meaningful opportunities at Anfield, with Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch among those who struggled to impose themselves.
There is a contrast, though. Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League three days earlier and won 2-0 at Ipswich Town before that. Their issue is therefore not an inability to produce good performances, but a lack of consistency in turning control into victories.
The midfield remains particularly relevant. Concerns about progression and defensive security have persisted, and Tuesday may bring a very different combination, with Trey Nyoni expected to feature and Alexis Mac Allister a possible partner.
Rotation gives Spurs a route into the game
Iraola’s changes could extend throughout the side. Cody Gakpo is a candidate to start in attack, Lewis Koumas may be used behind him and Wataru Endo is set for his first appearance of the season, potentially at centre-back.
That inevitably changes the balance of the contest. Liverpool have won only one of three home games this term, scoring four and conceding three, so Anfield has not yet provided automatic control.
Yet Spurs must demonstrate that they can exploit any disruption.
Their four league fixtures have brought defeats against Brentford and Newcastle United, followed by goalless draws with Nottingham Forest and Everton. The striking contrast is their 5-1 EFL Cup win over Charlton Athletic: all five of Tottenham’s competitive goals this season have come in this competition.
Tottenham’s biggest problem is impossible to disguise
Four league matches without scoring is not a minor finishing wobble. It is Tottenham’s worst start to a season for goals scored, and it leaves De Zerbi’s side 17th despite almost £350m being spent during the transfer window.
Dominic Solanke could not break the sequence against Everton, while De Zerbi may respond by fielding a stronger side at Anfield. Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali are expected to come into the XI.
Andrew Robertson’s return provides the fixture with an obvious subplot. After nine years at Liverpool between 2017 and 2026, he is expected to feature against his former club. Pedro Porro, meanwhile, is likely to remain absent with a muscle problem, with Archie Gray continuing at right-back.
History adds another uncomfortable layer for Spurs. They have won only two of their last 20 meetings with Liverpool, losing 14, and have conceded 18 goals across their last five visits to Anfield.
Other opportunities in this market
- Over 2.5 Goals: Settles as a win if the match contains three or more total goals combined (e.g., 2-1, 3-0, 2-2), trading the precise scoreline requirement for a broader range of winning outcomes, though it loses on 0-0, 1-0, 0-1, 1-1, or 2-0.
- Match Result (Liverpool Win): Requires Liverpool to lead after 90 minutes plus stoppage time regardless of whether Tottenham score, offering lower odds than the combined win and BTTS market in exchange for covering win-to-nil scorelines.
📊 Market Explainer
Win & Both Teams to Score
Selection: Liverpool to win and both teams to score. The selected team must win in normal time and both teams must score. If the selected team draws or loses, or either side fails to score, the bet loses.
Correct Score Market
Selection: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur 2-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Liverpool to win and both teams to score @ 2/1
Liverpool enter this EFL Cup third-round tie unbeaten across five competitive matches this season, though three draws from four Premier League fixtures highlight persistent frustration in turning match control into wins. Despite a goalless draw against Fulham where midfield progression stalled, Liverpool previously displayed their scoring capability in a 2-1 Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid and a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town. Facing a Tottenham side that has lost 14 of the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Liverpool retain clear foundational advantages at Anfield, even with manager Andoni Iraola expected to introduce heavy squad rotation.
Tottenham’s domestic campaign presents a stark contrast between league and cup productivity. Roberto De Zerbi’s team sits 17th after taking two points from four league games without scoring a single goal, yet all five of their competitive goals this term arrived in a 5-1 EFL Cup win against Charlton Athletic. With Liverpool fielding an altered line-up featuring Wataru Endo at centre-back and Alexis Mac Allister alongside Trey Nyoni in midfield, Tottenham receive a clearer path to test a home defence that has already conceded three goals across three home matches. However, Spurs have conceded 18 goals over their last five visits to Anfield, leaving their defensive structure exposed.
Tottenham’s four-match league scoring drought represents a significant barrier, but expected inclusions like Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali could help exploit Liverpool’s rotated defensive setup. While Liverpool’s changed lineup creates defensive uncertainty, their historical dominance and higher goal volume make a home win combined with a Tottenham goal a grounded outcome.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Liverpool are unbeaten in five competitive matches this season, winning twice and drawing three times.
- Tottenham have failed to score in four Premier League matches but scored five goals in their single EFL Cup tie.
- Tottenham have lost 14 of their last 20 meetings with Liverpool and conceded 18 goals in their last five Anfield visits.
Risk Factor: Tottenham's ongoing Premier League scoring drought risks a Liverpool clean sheet, which would cause the Both Teams to Score bet to fail.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Liverpool have won 14 of their last 20 meetings against Tottenham and scored 18 goals across Spurs' last five visits to Anfield.
Tottenham have conceded 18 goals in their last five trips to Anfield and lost 14 of the last 20 overall head-to-head fixtures.
⚔️ Pick 2: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 @ 7/1
A 2-1 scoreline aligns with both teams’ early-season trends and tactical context. Liverpool have demonstrated consistent scoring potential in cup and European competition, scoring twice against both Atletico Madrid and Ipswich Town. Although held to a 0-0 draw by Fulham, Liverpool scored four goals across three home games this season and possess a formidable historical record against Spurs at Anfield, where Tottenham have conceded 18 goals over their last five visits. With Cody Gakpo a candidate to start alongside Lewis Koumas, Liverpool carry sufficient baseline threat to score twice against a Spurs side that has struggled defensively in this fixture.
Conversely, Tottenham’s goal breakdown provides justification for a single visiting goal despite their Premier League drought. While De Zerbi’s side has failed to score in four league matches, all five of their competitive goals this season were scored in the EFL Cup during their 5-1 victory over Charlton. Furthermore, Liverpool’s expected rotation—potentially placing Wataru Endo in central defence alongside changes in midfield—introduces unfamiliarity that Tottenham can capitalise on, especially with Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali expected to enter the starting lineup.
The primary vulnerability to a 2-1 outcome lies in Tottenham’s complete lack of league goals, which could result in a Liverpool clean sheet like their 2-0 win at Ipswich. Nonetheless, cup rotation on both sides paired with historical precedent leaves 2-1 as a defensible precise scoreline.
Risk Factor: Tottenham's scoring limited to cup competition means their league drought could continue, risking the predicted scoreline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exact outcome is required for the Liverpool win and Both Teams to Score market to settle as a win?
Liverpool must win and Tottenham must score at least one goal during normal time for this bet to win.
How does the 2-1 Correct Score market settle in the EFL Cup?
The scoreline must be exactly Liverpool 2, Tottenham 1 at the end of normal time for the bet to win.
What happens if Liverpool win 2-0?
Both the Liverpool win & BTTS and the 2-1 correct score bets lose if Liverpool win 2-0.
Do extra time or penalties count toward 90-minute EFL Cup betting markets?
No, only goals scored in 90 minutes plus stoppage time count for these markets.
Why does Tottenham's EFL Cup scoring record contrast with their Premier League form?
Tottenham have scored all five competitive goals this season in one EFL Cup match, none in the Premier League.
How does squad rotation affect Liverpool's outlook for this fixture?
Rotation introduces fresh energy but risks defensive disruption against a strong opponent like Tottenham.
