Liverpool, nicknamed the Reds, were trailblazers in the 2023-24 season of the English Premier League. They finished third with 82 points, nine points short of EPL trophy winners, Manchester City.
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur, popularly known as the Spurs, finished fifth with 66 points.
With the current season of the Premier League well underway, Spurs and Reds have played 16 and 15 matches respectively. According to the current standings (accurate to the time of publishing), the Spurs are in the 10th position with 23 points, while Liverpool is number 1 with 36 points.They face each other on Sunday, 22 December. Will the Reds be able to repeat the success of last season? Or will the Spurs pull a surprise win? Below, we give you team previews, head-to-head stats, and odds for the Premier League – Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool match.
Key Details
- Day and Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Time: 4:30 PM (GMT)
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium, Tottenham
- Where to watch in the UK: Sky Sports
Liverpool: Analysis and Team Preview
Liverpool FC has started the 2024-25 season with new manager Arne Slot. Former manager Jürgen Klopp quit last season citing that he “simply didn’t have the energy to carry on.” The 57-year-old had been with the club for nine seasons.
Arne Slot previously managed Cambuur, AZ Alkmaar, and Feyenoord. Slot is known for high-intensity attacking style of play. His teams play with a high defensive line and look to get the ball in the opposition corner quickly. That’s exactly what Liverpool has been doing this season. They’ve taken 169 shots so far and scored 31 goals. More than that, their defense has been excellent as they’ve conceded only 13 goals (the lowest this season) and blocked 69 shots.
They have reached EFL Cup semi-finals and are going strong in the UEFA Champions League. However, there are some testing injuries on the squad. Centre back Ibrahima Konaté is suffering from a knee injury and has been ruled out till early January 2025. Right back Conor Bradley is suffering from a hamstring injury and is expected to miss out entire December. Left back Andy Robertson is serving a one-match ban, and will be missing from the game against Spurs on Sunday.
Tottenham Hotspur: Analysis and Team Preview
Much like the Reds, the Spurs too have made it to the semifinals of the EFL Cup (also known as the Carabao Cup).
However, they’ve been inconsistent in the Premier League. Over two weeks in early December, they went five games without a win (ending the games in either a draw or loss). They finally broke the pattern with a 5–0 win over Southampton on 16th December.
Their manager Ange Postecoglou, who joined the squad in June 2023, told Sky Sports that a top-4 finish for the Spurs is unlikely. “I don’t see fourth as the prize. I don’t want to finish fourth if we haven’t grown as a team.” Spurs had finished fifth last season.
Still, the team has made great progress under Postecoglou. They are now creating more opportunities to strike and imposing themselves in every game.
The attacking unit, led by forwards Son Heung-min (5 goals, 6 assists), and Brennan Johnson (6 goals, 1 assist) has been particularly effective. Midfielders like James Maddison (7 goals, 4 assists) and Kulusevski (4 goals, 3 assists) have maintained pressure on opponents. Defenders Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Van de Van, and Cristian Romero will be missing from Sunday’s match due to injuries. Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been suspended till round 17.
Spurs and Liverpool: Recent Results
Tottenham Hotspur
- Won against Manchester United 4–3 (EFL Cup quarterfinal, 19th December)
- Won against Southampton 5–0 (16th December)
- Draw with Rangers FC 1–1 (UEFA Europa League, 13th December)
- Lost to Chelsea 3–4 (8th December)
- Lost to Bournemouth 0–1 (6th December)
Liverpool
- Won against Southampton 2–1 (EFL Cup quarterfinal, 19th December)
- Draw with Fulham 2-2 (14th December)
- Won against Girona FC 1–0 (UEFA Champions League, 10th December)
- Draw with Newcastle 3–3 (5th December)
- Won against Manchester City 2–0 (1st December)
Premier League Season Highlights
| Tottenham Hotspur | Stats | Liverpool |
| 10 | League position | 1 |
| 7 | Matches Won | 11 |
| 2 | Drawn | 3 |
| 7 | Lost | 1 |
| 23 | Total points | 36 |
| 36 | Goals scored | 31 |
| 19 | Goals conceded | 13 |
| 17 | Goal difference | 18 |
| 182 | Shots | 169 |
| 97 | Shots on target | 93 |
| 85 | Shots off target | 76 |
| 67 | Blocked shots | 63 |
| 86.3% | Passing accuracy | 86.13% |
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
| Date | Result |
| 5/05/24 | Liverpool 4–2 Spurs |
| 30/09/23 | Spurs 2–1 Liverpool |
| 30/04/23 | Liverpool 4–3 Spurs |
Both teams have faced each other 168 times in all competitions. Liverpool has won 81 games, Tottenham has won 44, and 43 games have ended in a draw. The record between these teams suggests we’re in for an entertaining encounter. While, historically, Liverpool has maintained the upper hand, Tottenham is also a strong team – so punters should be prepared for a close match.
Statistical Insights
- Liverpool are averaging 2.06 goals per game this season
- Spurs are maintaining a 2.25 goals-per-match average
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Odds as per 7bet
| Tottenham Hotspur (1) | x | Liverpool (2) |
| 16/5 | 13/4 | 11/15 |
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