Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 15, 2026
In the Round of 32 of the English League Cup on September 15, 2026, Liverpool will face Tottenham Hotspur. Both sides will be looking to give their supporters something to celebrate.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur team news and expert analysis
The Anfield giants are already without Klopp, having been crowned champions in 2025. However, Slot was dismissed after the following season, when the club dropped to fifth despite an expensive transfer campaign. Their current manager, Iraola, began with a series of high-scoring draws. After beating Ipswich, he could only oversee a 0-0 draw with Fulham in the latest round. In the Champions League, however, they managed a comeback 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid.
The ambitious London club won the Europa League in 2025. However, there were already problems on the domestic front at the time. In the spring, De Zerbi, who had arrived on an emergency basis, once again rescued them from relegation. Roberto also signed plenty of new players in the summer, but the team began with defeats. They then recorded goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton.
The former champions are only just starting their campaign in this competition. The capital club's visitors have already secured a convincing victory here, thrashing Charlton 5-1, but they will now face a much stronger opponent.
Head to Head matches: Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur
The Soboszlai-led side have won three times in this fixture. However, they were held to a 1-1 draw at this stadium in March.
Liverpool need to win, especially against an opponent like this and with home advantage. We are backing Liverpool to win (odds – 1.82).
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: key statistics and trends
- Liverpool have won two of their last three matches
- Liverpool are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1 goal conceded per match
- 50% of Liverpool's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.5 goals per game
- Tottenham Hotspur have finished two matches 0-0
- Tottenham Hotspur are averaging 1.25 goals conceded per match without scoring
- None of Tottenham Hotspur's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 1.25 goals per game
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur: Possible starting lineups
Liverpool play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Alisson - Kerkez, Van Dijk, Jaque, Frimpong - Szoboszlai, Mac Allister - Wirtz, Munoz, Gakpo - Isak
Tottenham Hotspur play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kinsky - Robertson, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Gray - Tonali, Bentancur - Tel, Mateus Fernandes, Pedro Porro - Marmoush
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the English League Cup standings.
