Tottenham vs Liverpool Preview: Odds, Tips and Prediction
Thomas Frank has had a challenging season with Spurs, marked by inconsistency, especially at home early on, but recent results suggest growing cohesion. The Lilywhites are slowly shifting away from a risk-heavy style and moving towards a more pragmatic, structure-oriented approach, focusing on defensive solidity and direct attacks rather than pure flair and constant possession.
Ahead of this exciting matchup, Spurs have picked up some momentum and look more like a team rather than a group of quality individuals. Despite the defeat to Fulham, they quickly bounced back and earned a massive point away to Newcastle after Cristian Romero scored a late goal in extra time to rescue the draw. Brentford was next, which was a personal match for Frank against his former club.
Frank stood firm, comfortably defeating the Bees in his new home and not allowing the occasion to come in the way of business, which was followed by another convincing victory over Slavia Praha in the UEFA Champions League, making it back-to-back victories at home. Nottingham, however, dismantled Spurs last time out, and a full week of intense preparation is required to face a resurgent Liverpool.
Liverpool and Arne Slot, despite being the defending Premier League champions, are going through a difficult period, both on and off the field, which has come as a surprise to many. From uncertainty to inconsistency, the Reds have lacked that cutting edge and dominance, but still possess enough quality to turn their current crisis around and return to their very best.
While the noise continues to get in the way of their progress, Liverpool has maintained their professionalism and has put together a five-game unbeaten streak. After a demoralizing defeat at Anfield against Nottingham, the Reds cut West Ham apart to return to winning ways, which was followed by two very intense draws against Sunderland and Leeds, respectively.
Coming off a confidence-boosting win in the Champions League against Inter Milan, Brighton tested their resilience, with Hugo Ekitike driving them to victory, and now have a chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Spurs. Now back in a respectable position, Slot will want to keep their momentum going and come away with another massive three points.