Liverpool vs Tottenham – News and Probable Lineups

This encounter holds a significant place in the hearts of Liverpool supporters following the events of the 2024-25 season, as the Reds face Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday.

Last season saw the hosts secure a remarkable 5-1 victory in this fixture, confirming their league title triumph, and a similar result isn’t out of the question given Tottenham’s recent struggles.

Match overview

On April 27, 2025, an unstoppable Liverpool side scored five goals against a struggling Tottenham team, clinching their 20th English title, their second Premier League title, and the first with fans present at Anfield.

However, there will be no trophy celebrations for the Merseyside giants this time around, and just as Arne Slot’s team was finding its footing in the Champions League race, they faced disappointment at Molineux.

Three consecutive league victories against Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and West Ham United preceded Liverpool’s match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on March 3, where a late, deflected winner from Andre caused chaos in the West Midlands and left the Reds three points shy of the top four in the Premier League.

Slot’s team took revenge in the FA Cup three days later, but the Dutch manager’s future was once again called into question after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in their Champions League round of 16 first leg, marking two losses in three matches across all competitions.

A defeat on Sunday would mark Liverpool’s 10th loss in the Premier League this season – they haven’t reached this undesirable tally since 2015-16 – but it is reasonable to assert that facing Tottenham at home is currently one of the most favorable matchups any team could wish for.

Statistics support this claim; Tottenham has been the poorest-performing Premier League team over the last six gameweeks, gathering only one point from a possible 18, with misfortune continuing to shadow them throughout.

Igor Tudor was brought in as the savior to lead his Tottenham side out of their dire situation, but his efforts have largely gone unrewarded, and frustrated fans of the Lilywhites are growing impatient with him.

Just when it seemed Tottenham’s season couldn’t get any worse, events unfolded on Tuesday night; five goals conceded, a torrid 17 minutes for Antonin Kinsky, and surely a pathway leading to Champions League elimination.

By presiding over a 5-2 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Tudor became the first Tottenham manager to experience losses in his initial four games in charge, while Tottenham also recorded a historic six straight defeats in all competitions for the first time.

In 16th place, the Lilywhites find themselves only one point above West Ham United and Nottingham Forest, who are both embroiled in the relegation battle, though thanks to a better goal difference – alongside the fact that the Irons play Manchester City – they are unlikely to end the weekend in the relegation zone.

However, this will offer little consolation to the travelling supporters, whose club has lost 12 of their last 16 Premier League matches against Liverpool – it remains to be seen if a 13th loss from 17 will be enough for Tudor to receive his P45.

Team News

Liverpool traveled to Turquia midweek without their first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who is sidelined with a muscle injury, but Slot is optimistic about Alisson’s potential return for the Tottenham match.

Forward Federico Chiesa is also expected to be available after recovering from illness, but Giovanni Leoni (knee), Conor Bradley (knee), Wataru Endo (ankle), and Alexander Isak (leg) remain out due to injury.

With only three days of recovery before hosting Galatasaray in the second leg of their UCL tie, Liverpool’s manager is likely to make a few changes, and he might even choose to rest Florian Wirtz as a precaution due to a recent back complaint.

In keeping with Tottenham’s difficult season, additional selection challenges have emerged for Tudor, who will first have to cope without Micky van de Ven, who is suspended after his red card against Crystal Palace a fortnight ago.

Cristian Romero and Joao Palhinha will also be out due to a severe clash of heads on Tuesday night, while Yves Bissouma (unspecified) will definitely be unavailable, Destiny Udogie (thigh) is not yet ready, and Conor Gallagher (illness) is still a doubt.

Long-term absentees Lucas Bergvall (ankle), Ben Davies (ankle), Mohammed Kudus (thigh), Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Dejan Kulusexi (knee), James Maddison (knee) and Wilson Odobert (knee) are still far from returning, which means Tottenham could be without as many as 13 players for their trip to face the champions.

Liverpool probable starting XI:

Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Szoboszlai, Gakpo; ekitike

Tottenham Hotspur probable starting XI:

Vicar; Porro, Danso, Dragusin, Spence; Gray, Sarr; Tell, Simons, Richarlison; Solanke

Tottenham’s management and available players have not aided their situation, as the Lilywhites have endured an unprecedented injury crisis throughout the season, and their depleted squad will likely struggle once more.

Some may simply be speculating about how many goals Liverpool will score against their beleaguered opponents, and it seems reasonable to expect the Reds to secure a three-goal margin this time around.