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Tottenham Hotspur is on the verge of their first League Cup final since 2020/21, but they’ve got a tough challenge ahead against the current champs and Premier League leaders, Liverpool. Spurs’ journey to the semi-finals has been dramatic, especially with that thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United in the quarters. But things have taken a turn, and Ange Postecoglou’s squad is currently on a four-match winless streak across all competitions.
Injuries and illness have hit Spurs hard, pushing them to dive into the January transfer market. New goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky might make his debut in this high-stakes match, which could help a defense that’s only managed one clean sheet in their last 11 games.
Liverpool, under Arne Slot, is rolling into this match with plenty of confidence, even after a recent 2-2 draw with Manchester United. The Reds have had a tough road to the semi-finals, taking down three Premier League teams while scoring over three goals per game in the tournament.
With an unbeaten away record since April and a nine-game unbeaten run in the League Cup, Liverpool looks ready for another trip to Wembley. Their attacking strength is impressive, but defensive slip-ups—like not keeping a clean sheet in this tournament—might give Spurs a little hope.
Tottenham Hotspur: Dominic Solanke has been a star for Spurs in the League Cup, making a big impact in attack. He’s got three goal contributions in his last four games against his old club, Liverpool.
Liverpool: Cody Gakpo is Liverpool’s top scorer in this competition and could make history by scoring in four straight competitive matches since joining the team.
Tottenham Hotspur: 4/1 – 20%
Draw: 15/4 – 21.1%
Liverpool: 13/19 – 59.4%
(Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change.)
Mohamed Salah to score anytime – 20/21
Liverpool to win – 4/7
Tottenham to score the first goal – 6/4
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Liverpool has a historical edge, having dominated Spurs in cup competitions recently.
Tottenham’s last win over Liverpool in this tournament was back in the 2008 League Cup, which they went on to win.
Both teams have a solid scoring record in League Cup matches this season, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown.
Results: 2 wins, 6 losses, 2 draws
Goals: Scored 2.0 goals per match; conceded 1.9 goals per match
Key Players: James Maddison leads with 5 goals; Pedro Porro has 4 assists
Defense: 2 clean sheets managed by Forster and Vicario
Results: 7 wins, 3 draws
Goals: Averaging 3.0 goals per match; conceded 1.4 goals per match
Key Players: Mohamed Salah has 12 goals and 8 assists; Alisson and Kelleher with 3 clean sheets
Hot Stat: Eight of the last nine head-to-head clashes between these teams have seen both score and over 2.5 total goals, hinting at an exciting, high-scoring match ahead.
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