Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: The festive season in the Premier League brings a mouthwatering clash as Tottenham Hotspur host league leaders Liverpool. With Liverpool in commanding form, unbeaten in their last 20 games, and Spurs grappling with defensive woes, this fixture promises excitement, drama, and plenty of goals. Both sides have plenty to prove, with Tottenham eager to regain their early-season form and Liverpool aiming to extend their dominance.

Match Details

• Date: 22 December 2024
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
  

  Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Kickoff Times in Different Time Zones

  • UTC: 16:30
  • UK (GMT): 16:30
  • Central European Time (CET): 17:30
  • East Africa Time (EAT): 19:30
  • India Standard Time (IST): 22:00
  • China Standard Time (CST): 00:30 (23 Dec)
  • Japan Standard Time (JST): 01:30 (23 Dec)
  • Australia Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT): 03:30 (23 Dec)
  • Eastern Standard Time (EST): 11:30
  • Central Standard Time (CST): 10:30
  • Mountain Standard Time (MST): 09:30
  • Pacific Standard Time (PST): 08:30

Head-to-Head Record

• Total Meetings:
  • Tottenham: 44 wins
  • Liverpool: 49 wins
  • Draws: 90

Last 5 Meetings

1. 5 May 2024: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham
2. 30 Sep 2023: Tottenham 2-1 Liverpool
3. 30 Apr 2023: Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham
4. 6 Nov 2022: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
5. 8 May 2022: Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham

Premier League Standings (as of Matchday 16)

1. Liverpool: 15 matches, 36 points (W:11, D:3, L:1)

10. Tottenham: 16 matches, 23 points (W:7, D:2, L:7)

Team News & Possible Lineups

Tottenham Hotspur:
Injuries plague Tottenham’s defense, with key players like Ben Davies, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven ruled out. Richarlison also remains sidelined. However, Destiny Udogie should return, providing some stability.

Probable Lineup:
Forster; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke

Liverpool:
Liverpool face minimal injury concerns, with Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate unavailable. Robertson returns but might cede his spot to Tsimikas, while Salah and the attacking line are fully fit and firing.

Probable Lineup:
Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Diaz; Jota

Tactics

• Tottenham: Ange Postecoglou’s side will rely on counter-attacks with Maddison orchestrating play and Son exploiting spaces. Defensive frailties might force a deeper setup.
• Liverpool: Klopp’s high-pressing system will target Spurs’ vulnerable backline. Salah, Diaz, and Szoboszlai will look to exploit gaps, with Mac Allister dictating midfield play.

10 Key Stats

1. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 20 matches.
2. Spurs haven’t won in their last 5 games.
3. Liverpool’s away record: 5 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses.
4. Spurs have failed to score in just 1 of 8 home games this season.
5. Liverpool haven’t failed to score in an away game this season.
6. Average goals in their meetings: 4.2 per game.
7. Salah has 13 goals and 9 assists in 2024/25, chasing a record.
8. Son needs one assist to break Tottenham’s all-time assist record.
9. Spurs have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.
10. Liverpool have scored in 20 consecutive matches.

5 Key Tips

1. Both Teams to Score (Yes): Given both teams’ attacking strength and defensive gaps, this is a strong bet.
2. Over 2.5 Goals: With an average of 4.2 goals in their last meetings, expect another high-scoring affair.
3. Mohamed Salah Anytime Scorer: Salah’s incredible form makes him a prime candidate to find the net.
4. Liverpool to Win: Their recent dominance and form give them the edge.
5. First Half – Liverpool to Lead: Klopp’s side often starts strong, winning 50% of their first halves.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool Prediction

While Tottenham’s attacking flair will test Liverpool, their defensive struggles against a clinical Liverpool side could prove costly. Expect a competitive match, but Liverpool’s form and depth should see them secure a victory.

Predicted Score: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Liverpool

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