Tottenham vs Liverpool

Date: December 20 2025, 17:30 GMT
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: G. Vicario
• Defenders: Pedro Porro, C. Romero, M. van de Ven, D. Spence
• Midfielders: R. Bentancur, A. Gray, M. Kudus
• Forwards: L. Bergvall, X. Simons, R. Kolo Muani

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defenders: C. Bradley, I. Konaté, V. van Dijk, M. Kerkez
• Midfielders: R. Gravenberch, C. Jones, D. Szoboszlai, A. Mac Allister
• Forwards: F. Wirtz, H. Ekitike

Tottenham: Y. Bissouma is on international duty, while R. Drăgușin, D. Kulusevski, J. Maddison, D. Solanke, K. Takai, and D. Udogie are all sidelined due to various injuries.

Liverpool: The team will be without Stefan Bajčetić, L. Chambers, W. Endo, C. Gakpo, J. Gomez, G. Leoni, and Mohamed Salah, who are all currently injured or on international duty.

This clash between Tottenham and Liverpool features two teams with contrasting fortunes this season. Tottenham, currently in 12th place, seeks to end their recent struggle with form, while Liverpool sits 7th and aims to secure a vital win to push for a higher position in the league.

Tottenham: The host team has had a challenging run in the Premier League, with their last five matches yielding one victory, one draw, and three losses. Their inconsistencies have left them languishing in mid-table.

Liverpool: In contrast, Liverpool is on a more positive trajectory, having won two of their last four matches, alongside two draws. Their potent attack continues to make them a threat as they bid for a Champions League spot.

• April 27 2025: Liverpool 5 - 1 Tottenham
• December 22 2024: Tottenham 3 - 6 Liverpool
• May 5 2024: Liverpool 4 - 2 Tottenham

Kick-off: March 15 2026, 16:30 GMT

Stadium: Anfield

Liverpool (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker
• Defenders: J. Frimpong, J. Gomez, V. van Dijk, A. Robertson
• Midfielders: R. Gravenberch, A. Mac Allister, R. Ngumoha, D. Szoboszlai
• Forwards: F. Wirtz, C. Gakpo

Tottenham (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: G. Vicario
• Defenders: Pedro Porro, K. Danso, R. Drăgușin
• Midfielders: D. Spence, A. Gray, P. Sarr, Souza
• Forwards: M. Tel, Richarlison, D. Solanke

Liverpool will be without Stefan Bajčetić (hamstring injury), C. Bradley (knee injury), W. Endo (foot injury), A. Isak (broken leg), and G. Leoni (knee injury).

Tottenham faces significant absences with R. Bentancur (muscle injury), L. Bergvall (ankle injury), Y. Bissouma (muscle injury), B. Davies (ankle injury), M. Kudus (muscle injury), D. Kulusevski (knee injury), J. Maddison (knee injury), W. Odobert (knee injury), João Palhinha (head injury), C. Romero (head injury), D. Udogie (muscle injury), and M. van de Ven (red card).

This match sees Liverpool, currently in 6th place with 48 points, aiming for European qualification, while Tottenham is struggling in 16th place with 29 points and desperate for points to avoid relegation.

Liverpool's recent form shows three consecutive wins following a loss, highlighting a resurgence as they aim to push for a top-four finish, while their goal-scoring record is strong with 48 goals so far this season.

Conversely, Tottenham is currently in freefall, having lost four consecutive matches, leading to concerns about their defensive organization, as they have conceded 46 goals this campaign.

• Dec 20 2025: Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
• Apr 27 2025: Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham
• Dec 22 2024: Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool
• May 5 2024: Liverpool 4-2 Tottenham