Two teams very much in the European football shake up meet at Anfield on Sunday with revenge sure to be on the minds of Liverpool players and fans. The reds have struggled in recent weeks, following their win over Manchester City earlier in January. Spurs had a serious scare against League Two Newport County in the FA Cup and their form in recent weeks is sure to be a concern to Mauricio Pochettino.
English Premier League – Liverpool v Tottenham – Anfield – Sunday 4th February 2018 – Kick-off: 16.30 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 27/10 at Coral |
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Liverpool
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The Reds had been in great form at the turn of the year but their 18 game unbeaten streak in all competitions came to an end at Swansea in the Premier League – a result compounded by a 3-2 home defeat to West Ham in the FA Cup. Jurgen Klopp has guided his men to 4th in the Premier League table, with 47 points from their opening 24 games and they have only lost three times in the league all season. Mohamed Salah has notched 25 goals for Liverpool this term in all competitions and the Egyptian has been one of the stand out players in the Premier League.
Tottenham
Tottenham sit in 5th place in the Premier League, 2 points outside of the Champions League places with 14 games still to play. Mauricio Pochettino’s men have 45 points from their opening 24 games and are unbeaten in their last 8 games in all competitions. Harry Kane has scored a staggering 30 goals in all competitions this term and the England man simply cannot stop scoring.
Head to Head
Over the years Tottenham and Liverpool have shared many entertaining encounters and it is the reds who hold a commanding 80:48 lead in the historical head to head match up – with 41 draws also being contested between the two sides. Spurs thumped Liverpool 4-1 back in October with Harry Kane (x2), Son Heung-Min and Dele Alli doing the damage.
Liverpool v Tottenham – Betting Odds and Predictions
Although both sides have struggled for form recently, it should be a very open game.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a good bet at 8/13 with Coral.
Harry Kane will be eager to keep his lead in the Premier League golden boot race.
Harry Kane to score anytime is worth a punt at 13/10 with Ladbrokes.
The attacking prowess on display for both teams suggests this one will contain goals.
Over 2.5 goals in the game is a strong bet at 8/13 with Coral.
Both sides will be recovering from their FA Cup exploits and could cancel each other out.
Match to finish as a draw is a savvy move at 27/10 with Coral.
Score Prediction
Liverpool 2 – 2 Tottenham– 12/1 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip Liverpool v Tottenham
Both teams should put on a show at Anfield in what is a fascinating encounter on paper. Match to end as a draw and both teams to score looks an intelligent bet at 18/5 with BetVictor.