Anfield will host Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of the 2024-25 English Football League Cup (EFL) semifinals on Thursday, January 6, 2025. Africa Football editor Allan Damba looks into the upcoming clash.
Arne Slot’s side must bounce back after their first-leg setback, where Tottenham secured a narrow 1-0 home victory, courtesy of a solitary goal from Lucas Bergvall.
The winner on aggregate after both legs will face either Arsenal or Newcastle in the final. The latter holds the advantage, having won the first leg 2-0 ahead of their second-leg clash on Wednesday.
Over the weekend in the Premier League, Liverpool showed grit to defeat AFC Bournemouth 2-0, thanks to a Mohamed Salah brace. Meanwhile, Tottenham overcame Brentford 2-0, courtesy of a Vitaly Janelt own goal and a strike from Pape Sarr.
Liverpool: Recent Form Analysis
Liverpool have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, losing the other. During this run, they have scored 12 goals and conceded just five.
• Last Five Games: 4 wins, 1 loss
• Latest Result: Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
Tottenham: Recent Form Analysis
Ange Postecoglou’s team has won three of their last five matches, losing two. During this period, they have scored 11 goals and conceded seven.
• Last Five Games: 3 wins, 2 losses
• Latest Result: Brentford 0-2 Tottenham
Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)
• Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool
• Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool
• Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham
• Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
• Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham
Liverpool vs Tottenham: Prediction
Liverpool will be eager to overturn their first-leg deficit in front of their home crowd as they chase their first silverware of the season.
Betting Prediction:
• Home Win (Liverpool) – 1.23 odds on 1xbet
• Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.57 odds on 1xbet
Player to Watch: Pape Matar Sarr
Senegalese midfielder Pape Matar Sarr came off the bench to score in Tottenham’s 2-0 win over Brentford last weekend. He has been a key performer, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 35 appearances across all competitions this season.
Sarr will be expected to step up once again against a strong Liverpool side.
Best Odds & Betting Tips
We’ve identified the following top betting tips for this match:
• Liverpool to Win – 1.23 odds (1xbet)
• Both Teams to Score (YES) – 1.57 odds (1xbet)
