Tottenham Hotspur welcome Liverpool to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a blockbuster Premier League clash this Sunday. Both sides are in form and battling for key positions in the table.
This encounter promises to be a back and forth affair, with Liverpool looking to maintain their top spot while Spurs aim to disrupt their run.
Tottenham's Recent Form
Ange Postecoglou's side are coming off a morale-boosting 4-3 win over Manchester United in the EFL Cup. In their last Premier League outing, Spurs dismantled Southampton 5-1, showing their attacking quality..
However, consistency has been an issue, with Tottenham sitting in the middle of the table, five points off the Champions League spots.
Injury and Team News
Spurs are dealing with defensive issues, with Ben Davies (hamstring), Cristian Romero (thigh), and Micky van de Ven (hamstring) all sidelined.
Guglielmo Vicario (ankle) and Rodrigo Bentancur (suspension) are also unavailable. Richarlison remains a doubt due to a hamstring issue. Destiny Udogie is likely to return after missing the midweek game.
Last Tottenham Lineup
Here is how Tottenham lined up for their last match:
Liverpool's Recent Form
Liverpool remain top of the Premier League and are unbeaten in their last 20 matches across all competitions. The Reds ground out a 2-1 victory over Southampton in the EFL Cup midweek after consecutive league draws against Newcastle and Fulham.
Arne Slot's men are aiming to spend Christmas Day at the top of the table.
Injury and Team News
Liverpool have fewer injury concerns, with Conor Bradley (hamstring) and Ibrahima Konate (knee) being the only notable absentees.
Andy Robertson returns from suspension, but Kostas Tsimikas may retain his spot at left-back. Mohamed Salah is expected to start after being rested midweek.
Last Liverpool Lineup
Here is how Liverpool lined up for their last match:
Tottenham vs Liverpool - Who is the Referee and VAR?
The referee for the match will be:
Referee: Sam Barrott.
Assistants: Lee Betts, Wade Smith.
Fourth official: Michael Oliver.
VAR: Paul Tierney.
Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis.
Tottenham Player to Watch
Son Heung-min is Tottenham’s key player. The South Korean captain is just one assist away from breaking the club's Premier League assist record. His creativity and eye for goal will be essential in breaking down Liverpool's defence.
Liverpool Player to Watch
Mohamed Salah is Liverpool’s danger man. With 13 goals and 9 assists in the league this season, Salah is poised to make history by becoming the first player to achieve double figures in both metrics before Christmas.
Prediction
Both sides are expected to find the net, but Liverpool's superior form and extra rest should give them the edge.
Our Prediction: Tottenham 1-3 Liverpool
Betting Tips
Tip 1
Both Teams to Score - Spurs have seen both teams score in their last seven home games.
Tip 2
Liverpool to Win - The Reds have a strong away record and are unbeaten this season on the road.
Tip 3
Mohamed Salah to Score Anytime - Salah is in excellent form and consistently finds the net in big matches.
