Liverpool have won 13 of their last 17 meetings with Tottenham Hotspur, scoring a flabbergasting 23 goals across their last five victories in this fixture.
In the Premier League, Spurs have won only one of their last seven home games against the Reds, losing five of them, including a 6-3 defeat almost exactly one year ago to the day.
Tottenham vs Liverpool preview
On what is the final weekend before Christmas, these two teams kick off 11th and seventh in the table, a fact that would have felt unfathomable in August, making this a massive clash for both.
Tottenham Hotspur are enduring their worst start to a season since 2008, with their tally of 22 points one fewer than at this stage last season, when they went on to finish 17th of course. Last Sunday, Thomas Frank's side suffered yet another damaging defeat, demolished 3-0 by Nottingham Forest, a major mixed up from Guglielmo Vicario and Archie Gray gifted the hosts the opener.
This defeat leaves Tottenham in the bottom half, having won just one of their last seven Premier League outings, claiming a 2-0 victory over Brentford a fortnight ago. That was Spurs' first home win since the opening day, ending a six match streak, having won only four of their 22 home league matches since November 2024. Thus, fair to say supporters may not be confident ahead of this one.
Liverpool meantime are only four points above their disgruntled hosts, but are unbeaten in four Premier League games, having inexplicably lost six of the previous seven beforehand. Last weekend, the Reds beat Brighton 2-0 at Anfield, Hugo Ekitiké scoring twice, including breaking the deadlock inside 47 seconds. This was just a third victory in 11 Premier League outings for Arne Slot's team, following on from a win at West Ham, as well as disappointing draws with Sunderland and Leeds.
Nevertheless, having also defeated Inter at San Siro in the Champions League, there are certainly signs of Liverpool stabilising. After this, the Reds' next three matches are against Wolves, Leeds and Fulham, before traveling to leaders Arsenal on 8 January, so Slot will be looking for his team to build serious momentum. Here, will they become the latest visiting side to leave N17 victorious?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 187.
- Tottenham Hotspur Wins: 50. Draws: 44. Liverpool Wins: 93.
Tottenham team news
Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr have both departed for AFCON, while Radu Drăgușin, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Dejan Kuluševski and Dominic Solanke remain injured.
So, Djed Spence will keep his place at left-back, while it'll be fascinating to see what Thomas Frank does in midfield. Rodrigo Bentancur partnered Archie Gray at the City Ground, but the manager loves João Palhinha, so will he or Lucas Bergvall return? Pedro Porro would sit out next Sunday's trip to Selhurst if booked.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, van de Ven, Romero, Spence; Gray, Bentancur, Kudus, Simons, Odobert; Richarlison.
Tottenham player to watch vs Liverpool
Richarlison has seven goals to his name this season, while the Brazilian has netted on four occasions against Liverpool, albeit three of these have come in defeats in which his team have conceded four or more.
Liverpool team news
After surprisingly coming off the bench in the first half last weekend, the spotlight is off Mohamed Salah for now, well at least until Egypt are knocked out the Africa Cup of Nations.
Meantime, Arne Slot also travels to London without Giovanni Leoni, Joe Gomez, Jeremie Frimpong, Wataru Endō and Cody Gakpo due to injury.
Concerningly, Dominik Szoboszlai suffered an ankle injury against Brighton, making him a doubt, but he is expected to be fit in time. Conor Bradley can return at right-back following a one-match suspension, but Szoboszlai, assuming he features, is one caution away from a ban of his own.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-2-3-1): Alisson; Bradley, Konaté, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitiké.
Liverpool player to watch vs Tottenham
Hugo Ekitiké took his tally to ten goals for Liverpool by bagging a double last weekend, so will his scoring spree continue?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool prediction
This Saturday evening clash in North London guarantees goals, and we are confidently backing Liverpool to prevail, adding to Spurs' miserable home record: Tottenham Hotspur 1-3 Liverpool.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool takes place on Saturday 20 December 2025, with kick off at 17:30 (GMT), 12:30 (ET) & 9:30 (PT).