As Jurgen Klopp’s tenure at Liverpool nears its end, the Reds face a pivotal clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, aiming to close the five-point gap with Premier League leaders Arsenal in the final stretch of the season.
On Sunday, Liverpool hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, with Spurs aiming to solidify their position in the race for a top-four finish.
Match Preview
Liverpool drew 2-2 with West Ham United last weekend, rallying from behind and ending the game with 72% possession and 28 shots.
They’ve stumbled recently, winning one, drawing two, and losing two of their last five matches after losing just two of their first 31 Premier League games.
Despite this, Liverpool has lost only one of their 17 home league games this season, winning 13 and drawing three, scoring over 2.5 goals in 11 of those matches.
To stay in the title race, Liverpool must beat Tottenham and hope for slip-ups from Arsenal and Manchester City.
Tottenham has struggled away from home lately, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Fulham and a 4-0 thrashing by Newcastle United last month.
To make matters they again lost to Chelsea 2 nil in their latest league match
Between late December and mid-April, Ange Postecoglou’s side managed only one win in seven away league games, with three draws and three losses.
In their first 16 away games, Tottenham witnessed over 2.5 goals in 12 matches, with nine producing over 3.5 goals.
Considering recent trends, Sunday’s match is likely to be high-scoring, with both teams expected to score in an eventful encounter.
Head-to-Head:
Tottenham won the reverse fixture 2-1 in September, ending an 11-game winless streak against Liverpool.
Tottenham’s last Premier League win at Anfield dates back to 2011. Since then, they’ve won only four of their 25 league meetings with Liverpool.
Team News & Updates:
Diogo Jota, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara are likely to miss the rest of Liverpool’s campaign, with Conor Bradley uncertain due to injury.
For Tottenham, Timo Werner, Manor Solomon, Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Ryan Sessegnon, and Fraser Forster are on the injury list.
Prediction & Analysis:
Recent encounters between Liverpool and Tottenham suggest an entertaining affair with both teams likely to find the net.
However, Liverpool’s strong home form and Tottenham’s inconsistency on the road favor the hosts to secure a crucial victory at Anfield, maintaining their pursuit of a top-four finish.
- Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
