Match Overview
Tottenham Hotspur welcome Liverpool to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a fixture with implications for momentum on both sides. Spurs aim to reset after recent inconsistencies, while Liverpool look to consolidate their push up the table. The last league meeting between these clubs in April ended 5-1 to Liverpool, adding extra edge to this rematch. Expect a high-tempo contest shaped by incisive attacks and pressing battles.
- Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
- Competition: Premier League
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Date: 20-12-2025
- Kickoff: 17:30 GMT / 17:30 UTC
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur
- G. Vicario
- Pedro Porro
- M. van de Ven
- D. Spence
- C. Romero
- M. Kudus
- R. Bentancur
- X. Simons
- João Palhinha
- Richarlison
- R. Kolo Muani
Liverpool
- Alisson
- I. Konaté
- V. van Dijk
- M. Kerkez
- C. Bradley
- D. Szoboszlai
- A. Mac Allister
- R. Gravenberch
- F. Wirtz
- H. Ekitike
- Mohamed Salah
Injury & Suspension Report
Tottenham Hotspur
- D. Solanke – Ankle Injury
- K. Takai – Foot Injury
- Y. Bissouma – International duty
- P. Sarr – International duty
- D. Kulusevski – Knee Injury
- J. Maddison – Knee Injury
- R. Drăgușin – Knee Injury
- D. Udogie – Muscle Injury
Liverpool
- J. Gomez – Injury
- J. Frimpong – Hamstring Injury
- Stefan Bajčetić – Hamstring Injury
- C. Scanlon – Hamstring Injury
- C. Gakpo – Injury
- Mohamed Salah – International duty
- W. Endo – Ankle Injury
- G. Leoni – Knee Injury
- L. Chambers – Back Injury
Head-to-Head
Historically, Liverpool hold the advantage in this fixture with 83 wins from 170 meetings, while Tottenham have 45 victories and there have been 42 draws. Recent clashes have been open, with the last 10 encounters averaging 4.5 goals per game.
Match Analysis & Prediction
Tottenham’s recent form blends attacking promise with occasional defensive lapses. They have scored eight in their last five matches but were undone 3-0 at Nottingham Forest, a reminder that aggressive opponents can exploit space when Spurs build from the back. The home side’s approach leans on quick transitions and direct running in attack, aiming to stretch defensive lines and create central overloads.
Vicario clean sheets underpin Spurs
Guglielmo Vicario’s record of 10 clean sheets in 24 fixtures has provided a platform for Spurs. With Pedro Porro and C. Romero key in duels and progression, Tottenham will try to control territory without overexposing the back line. The midfield of João Palhinha, R. Bentancur, M. Kudus and X. Simons is built to circulate possession and break lines, while Richarlison’s six goals this season underline his importance as a focal finisher alongside R. Kolo Muani.
Ekitike form boosts Liverpool attack
Liverpool have found consistency in chance creation, scoring nine across their last five matches. H. Ekitike’s brace in a 2-0 win over Brighton highlights a forward in form, supported by a technical midfield unit of A. Mac Allister, D. Szoboszlai and R. Gravenberch. Their recent returns against similarly ranked opponents have been mixed (one win, one draw, two defeats), with output around 1.25 goals for and 1.5 against, suggesting they can be incisive but occasionally vulnerable in transitions.
Liverpool eye Europa League spot
The visitors sit seventh on 26 points from 16 games (8W-2D-6L) and target upward movement. Their best route here is a compact defensive shape in front of Alisson and the van Dijk–Konaté axis, then fast progression to Ekitike and supporting runners. Tottenham’s willingness to play forward early could open spaces for Liverpool counters, but it also offers Spurs chances to pin the visitors back if the press is broken.
Given the high-scoring trend between these teams and the current profiles—Spurs’ attacking thrust versus Liverpool’s efficiency in transition—a balanced contest is likely. Prediction: Draw, with both teams to score.