Unexpectedly, Liverpool is entering their EFL Cup match against Tottenham trailing by a goal from the first leg. Liverpool has home-field advantage and is looking to overturn that deficit. Tottenham is chasing their first major trophy since 2008 and could be 90 minutes away from the final as these two teams meet in the semifinal second leg.
Despite their poor Premier League form, Spurs are just 90 minutes away from a Wembley appearance against Newcastle United in the EFL Cup final. Even though they come in with the advantage, Liverpool faces the pressure to win by enough to overcome the one-goal deficit.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: Anfield – Liverpool, England
- Live stream: Paramount+
Odds
- Liverpool -475
- Draw +550
- Tottenham +125
Storylines
Liverpool: In the first leg, Liverpool created better chances but failed to score against new Tottenham keeper Antonin Kinsky. They are expected to score one or two goals to secure a place at Wembley. However, with Trent Alexander-Arnold suffering from a muscular issue, they may not be at full strength.
Liverpool Predicted XI:
- Alisson, Andrew Robertson, Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, Curtis Jones, Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz
Tottenham: As Tottenham’s injury woes continue, Micky van de Ven is out, leaving Ange Postecoglou without his top three center backs. Kevin Danso arrived just before the deadline and could debut in the cup against Liverpool.
Tottenham Predicted XI:
- Antonin Kinsky, Ben Davies, Kevin Danso, Archie Gray, Pedro Porro, Lucas Bergvall, Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, Heung-min Son, Richarlison, Dejan Kulusevski
Prediction
With their backs against the wall, Spurs will attempt to score enough to secure their place in the EFL Cup final against the odds. Pick: Liverpool 2, Tottenham 2.
