Tottenham vs Liverpool kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, December 20
Kick-off 5.30pm
Venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Competition Premier League
TV Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
Tottenham and Liverpool feel they should be higher up the table and their clash at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium feels like a key encounter for both clubs.
Spurs need to bounce back after their miserable 3-0 loss at Nottingham Forest, while Liverpool are attempting to build on last Saturday's 2-0 triumph at home to Brighton.
Tottenham vs Liverpool betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Draw
Best player bet
Mohammed Kudus to score or assist
Longshot
Djed Spence over 0.5 assists
Tottenham vs Liverpoolpreview
Tottenham's performances have fluctuated wildly over the last month and after a 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest last weekend they will be desperate to give their disappointed fans some respite.
Spurs delivered a very strong performance at home to Brentford a fortnight ago and secured a thoroughly merited 2-0 victory. Xavi Simons won praise for his composed assist and a superb individual goal.
And Thomas Frank's side followed that effort with a 3-0 Champions League triumph at home to Slavia Prague, but their standards fell off a cliff at Forest, where they were swatted aside by Sean Dyche's side.
Simons was largely anonymous at the City Ground, but his lack of consistency is far from the only issue for Spurs, who have sorely missed the creative influence of long-term injured pair James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski.
Tottenham remained 11th after their loss at the City Ground, but they are only four points worse off than Liverpool, who are getting nowhere near the standards set last season.
Liverpool brought some relief to their supporters with last Saturday's 2-0 victory at home to Brighton, sealing three points thanks to a double strike from their main danger man Hugo Ekitike.
Arne Slot's side made the perfect start thanks to Ekitike's first-minute opener but the rest of the match was far from straightforward. Brighton registered 14 goal attempts and edged the expected-goals figures by 1.96 to 1.82.
Mohamed Salah was lively on his return to the side but he has headed off to the Africa Cup of Nations for at least a few weeks and the squad has seemingly become further stretched by an injury for Joe Gomez and a knock for Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool have won five of their last six league meetings against Spurs and are warm favourites to take the points this weekend, but they do not have the look of a team who can be fully trusted.
The Reds were a winning machine for much of last season, but they haven't secured successive Premier League victories since September and could be left disappointed in the capital with a share of the points.
Kudus can contribute
Mohammed Kudus has been the pick of Tottenham's summer signings. He has contributed two Premier League goals and five assists and could come up with a major moment this weekend.
Spence may pose a threat
Tottenham have been getting a lot of attacking width from the full-backs Djed Spence and Pedro Porro. Spence raided forward on numerous occasions in the 2-0 victory at home to Brentford and he looks overpriced to deliver his first assist of the season.
Tottenham vs Liverpool Bet Builder
Hugo Ekitike to score at any time
Ekitike will be full of confidence after his brace against Brighton and he can add to his seven-goal top-flight tally.
Cristian Romero to be carded
Romero is the most carded player in the Premier League and he could collect another.
Both teams to score
Attack may be the best form of defence for both teams, who can serve up an entertaining spectacle.
Pays out at 15-2 with bet365
Key stats for Tottenham vs Liverpool
♦ Both teams have scored in the last ten league meetings between Tottenham and Liverpool
♦ Tottenham have won just one of their last seven home league games
♦ Eight of Tottenham's last nine matches have featured at least three goals
♦ Liverpool have drawn two of their last three Premier League matches
♦ The Reds have won just three of their last 11 league games
Tottenham vs Liverpoolbetting odds
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Tottenham vs Liverpoolteam news and predicted line-ups
Tottenham
Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma are at the Africa Cup of Nations. Dominic Solanke, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie are injured while Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai are building up their match fitness.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Gray; Kudus, Simons, Kolo Muani; Richarlison.
Subs: Davies, Bergvall, Danso, Johnson, Palhinha, Odobert, Tel.
Liverpool
Mohamed Salah is on international duty and Wataru Endo, Cody Gakpo, Joe Gomez and Giovanni Leoni are injured. Dominik Szoboszlai will be assessed, with Slot stating the Hungarian will start if he is fit. Right-backs Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley will be back in the squad.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Chiesa, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ekitike.
Subs: Robertson, Isak, Ramsay, Nguhoma, Wellity Lucky, Nyoni, Frimpong.
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FAQs for Tottenham vs Liverpool
When is Tottenham vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
Tottenham vs Liverpool takes place on Saturday, December 20 and kicks-off at 5.30pm.
Where is Tottenham vs Liverpool being played?
The venue for the game is the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Where can I watch Tottenham vs Liverpool?
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League are showing the game live in the UK.
What is the match betting for Tottenham vs Liverpool?
Tottenham are 23-10 to win, Liverpool are a 21-20 chance, with the draw 13/5 (Sky Bet).
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