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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool FC
The 15th matchday of the Premier League is just around the corner. On Sunday evening, an absolute top match takes place in North London. Tottenham Hotspur welcomes Liverpool FC. Both teams want to get six points from the last two games before the 2022 World Cup. A win this weekend is therefore hugely important for both teams.
Both teams met in the 2019 Champions League final. Sunday’s game, however, is under completely different circumstances. Spurs are currently in third place in the Premier League. However, Tottenham have only won one of their last three Premier League games. Liverpool’s situation, meanwhile, is even more precarious: last year’s runners-up are only ninth in the league and recently lost to Nottingham and Leeds.
In the Champions League, things are going better for both teams. Both Tottenham and Liverpool won during the week and are in the last 16. The Reds beat Napoli 2-0. Tottenham won 2-1 against Marseille with a stoppage-time goal from Højbjerg and even secured the group win. Find out which team can make the most of the upturn in our Tottenham vs Liverpool betting tips.
Tottenham – Liverpool info:
– Date & Time: 06.11.2022, 17:30 Uhr
– Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 15
– TV coverage: Sky
Tottenham Form & Balance Check
Spurs have started the season well. Tottenham remained unbeaten for the first seven games of the season. After that, however, coach Antonio Conte’s team suffered three defeats in the following five games. Last weekend, too, it looked for a long time like a defeat for Spurs. They were 2-0 down against promoted Bournemouth, but managed to turn the game around in injury time with a goal from Rodrigo Bentancur.
The North London side also scored a late winner in the Champions League. Against Olympique Marseille, Pierre-Emille Højbjerg scored the decisive goal in the fifth minute of injury time. The goal lifted Tottenham to the top of Group D.
Harry Kane as solo entertainer
Offensively, Tottenham don’t have as much power at the moment as they have in recent seasons. Only Harry Kane has been as accurate as ever this season. The England captain has found the net ten times so far this Premier League season. His strike partner Heung-min Son, however, is not yet as effective this season. The three goals in the game against Leicester are the South Korean footballer’s only goals of the year so far.
Tottenham facts & analysis
– Third place in the Premier League.
– Have only lost one home game so far
– Moved into the last 16 of the Champions League as group winners
Liverpool form & balance check
The season so far has been a disaster for Liverpool. They already have twice as many defeats in the Premier League as they did in the whole of last season. After winning the top match against Manchester City 1-0, many Liverpool fans were hoping for a turning point in the season. However, those hopes were dashed in the last two Premier League games as the Reds lost to Nottingham and Leeds. Both teams were in a relegation spot before the game.
The Champions League season also got off to a far from ideal start for Jürgen Klopp’s team. The opening match at Anfield Road was lost 4:1 against Napoli. However, Liverpool won the remaining matches and thus secured their place in the last 16.
The attack lacks that certain something
For years, Liverpool FC’s attacking trio consisted of Mo Salah, Roberto Firminio and Sadio Mané. After the Senegalese moved to Bayern in the summer, the Reds’ attack is no longer the same. The second most expensive new signing in the club’s history, Darwin Núñez, has yet to fully convince. Injuries to Diogo Jota and Luis Díaz further contribute to Liverpool’s attack faltering.
Liverpool facts & analysis
– Liverpool are twelve points behind league leaders Arsenal.
– Already four defeats this Premier League season
– Firminio is top scorer with six goals in the league
Predicted line-up – last update on 4 November 2022
Antonio Conte is likely to send his team out onto the field with a 3-5-2. Harry Kane and Lucas Moura will operate up front and provide a scoring threat. Heung-min Son had to be substituted in the match against Marseille with an eye injury and is not available for Spurs. In addition, Richarlison, Kulusevski and Romero are still missing.
Liverpool are likely to return to their classic 4-3-3 formation. Offensively, hopes are pinned on Mo Salah. Jürgen Klopp’s options in attack are limited, as Jota and Díaz are out injured. In addition, the Reds will have to do without Keïta, Matip and Arthur.
Tottenham – Liverpool direct comparison & Statistics
Tottenham and Liverpool have played 144 games against each other so far in their history. Spurs have failed to win their last ten matches against Liverpool. Tottenham’s last win came in 2017 and the two sides drew 1-1 in their last match, with Son and Díaz the scorers. Both are out injured for this match.
– Both teams are separated by seven points in the league.
– When Tottenham are 1-0 down in home games, they win 54% of the games.
– Liverpool have yet to win a game away from home this Premier League season.
– Liverpool create the second most goalscoring chances in the league
