Tottenham vs Liverpool: Match prediction, possible lineups and key team news
Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with the kick-off scheduled for 8:30 pm on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
Liverpool currently sits seventh in the Premier League table with 26 points, while Tottenham is 11th with 22 points. Both teams enter this clash eager to claim vital points as the festive period approaches.
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After a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest, Spurs will be looking to stabilise their form at home.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are coming off a 2-0 victory against Brighton, demonstrating that despite missing Mohamed Salah for AFCON, it remains a potent attacking side.
Head-to-head stats
Liverpool have dominated recent encounters with Tottenham, winning six of the last ten meetings. Tottenham have managed only two wins and two draws in that period, highlighting the Merseyside club’s edge in this fixture.
The two most recent home clashes at Anfield were particularly emphatic, with Liverpool securing 5-1 and 4-0 victories.
Spurs’ struggles against the Reds in these high-profile games underline the challenge they face this weekend.
Historically, Liverpool have consistently imposed their style on Tottenham, combining solid defence with high-tempo attacking play.
Tottenham’s recent improvements at home may help them compete, but the H2H stats favour the visitors.
Team news
Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs are missing key players due to injuries and AFCON call-ups. Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are away with Senegal and Mali, while Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie, and James Maddison are sidelined.
Joao Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall, and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to anchor midfield duties.
Liverpool: The Reds face fitness doubts with Dominik Szoboszlai and Joe Gomez, but Conor Bradley returns from suspension.
Alisson Becker starts in goal, with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate forming the central defence. Despite Salah’s absence, Liverpool’s attacking options remain dangerous.
Predicted lineups
Tottenham: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bergvall; Kudus, Simons, Kolo Muani, Richarlison
Liverpool: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Jones, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
Match prediction
Liverpool’s superior head-to-head record, combined with their attacking depth, makes them favourites to claim all three points. Tottenham may compete well at home, but expect the Reds to edge a tight contest. Predicted score: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
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