Kick-off & Context
Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
Date: Saturday 20 December
Kick-off: 17:30 GMT
Competition: Premier League
Tottenham host Liverpool in one of the Premier League’s most reliable goal-producing fixtures. Even with both squads affected by injuries and international absences, this matchup still carries significant attacking quality on both sides — making Sky Bet’s 50/1 new-customer offer on Over 0.5 Goals (just one goal needed) a standout angle for the weekend.
Spurs come into the game needing a response after inconsistent results, while Liverpool arrive with renewed confidence and a strong recent run, particularly in terms of structure and balance.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Liverpool are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions, showing improved control and defensive discipline while still carrying threat in the final third. Tottenham, by contrast, have struggled for consistency and have conceded heavily in recent home matches — a trend that has left them vulnerable against top-six opposition.
Historically, Spurs vs Liverpool is a fixture that delivers goals. Recent meetings have produced high scorelines, fast starts, and little in the way of caution — all factors that strongly support the likelihood of at least one goal being scored.
Team News & Injuries
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are dealing with significant absences across midfield and attack:
James Maddison, Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, and Destiny Udogie are unavailable.
Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma are absent due to AFCON duty.
These absences force Spurs into a reshaped midfield and place greater attacking responsibility on their remaining forwards and creative players.
Liverpool
Liverpool also travel without some key names:
Mohamed Salah is unavailable due to AFCON.
Cody Gakpo, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni, and Joe Gomez remain sidelined.
Dominik Szoboszlai is a doubt following a recent knock.
Despite this, Liverpool still arrive with strong attacking depth and flexibility in forward areas.
Predicted Line-ups
Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1)
GK: Guglielmo Vicario
DEF: Pedro Porro, Cristian Romero (c), Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence
MID: Rodrigo Bentancur, Archie Gray
ATT: Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Randal Kolo Muani
ST: Richarlison
Liverpool (4-2-3-1 / 4-3-3 hybrid)
GK: Alisson Becker
DEF: Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez
MID: Ryan Gravenberch, Curtis Jones
FOR: Florian Wirtz, Alexis Mac Allister, Hugo Ekitike
ST: Aleksander Isak
Both sides retain pace, creativity, and goal threat — even with notable absentees.
Tactical Preview & Match Outlook
Tottenham are likely to focus on compactness through midfield while relying on transitions and individual quality in attacking areas. Players like Kudus, Simons, and Richarlison will be tasked with breaking quickly and making the most of limited opportunities.
Liverpool will aim to dominate possession, stretch the pitch, and apply sustained pressure. Their midfield balance and movement in wide areas should allow them to create chances against a Spurs defence that has struggled when pressed aggressively.
With both teams favouring forward play — and defensive stability not guaranteed — a goalless outcome looks unlikely.
Players to Watch
Richarlison (Tottenham)
Spurs’ main goal threat in the absence of other senior attackers. His movement and aerial presence make him dangerous in open play and set-piece situations.
Mohammed Kudus (Tottenham)
Capable of unlocking defences with direct dribbling and intelligent positioning between the lines.
Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
Leading the line confidently and consistently getting into scoring positions. A constant threat against unsettled defences.
Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
Growing into a key midfield role, offering energy, ball progression, and late runs into the box.
Prediction & Betting Angle
Match Verdict
Given the attacking profiles on both sides, recent defensive trends, and historical context of this fixture, at least one goal feels extremely likely.
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Summary
Fixture: Tottenham vs Liverpool (Premier League)
Date & Time: Saturday 20 December, 17:30 GMT
Context: Goal-friendly fixture with attacking quality on both sides
Team News: Spurs hit by midfield injuries; Liverpool missing Salah but still dangerous
Prediction: At least one goal scored
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