FC Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur 16.12.2020
In a bizarre twist of tales at the weekend, both of these teams blew the chance to either seize control at the top of the table after they both drew 1-1 against less favoured opposition meaning the status quo at the top of the table is maintained coming into this critical clash with both teams tied on 25 points after 12 games, and Tottenham maintaining the top spot thanks to a better goal difference.
Liverpool’s performances at Anfield has been their bread and butter, particularly in the last 3 seasons. En route to their title last season, they went unbeaten at home, winning 17 and drawing two of their 19 home league games which basically created the buffer that propelled that to the title. They’ve picked up from where they left, winning all 6 of home league games to start the season.
Having said that, they will be hosting a Tottenham side that has shown all the attributes we have come to associate with Jose Mourinho’s title-winning teams. They are well organised defensively and very clinical in attack.
We are anticipating a closely contested battle here with very thin margins for error. The first half is particularly likely to be tight and with few opportunities as neither team will be willing to cede too much ground. We, therefore, fancy Under 1.5 First Half goals as our main shout for this game
Main tip: Under 1.5 First Half goals (go to tip details)
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Head-to-Head stats Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur
We look at the last 47 meetings between these teams:
- Liverpool dominate these exchanges with 23 wins, Tottenham have won 12 and they’ve shared the spoils 12 times as well
- Average goals scored is 2.64
- Liverpool won both meetings last season
Latest results Liverpool
- Only lost one of their last 14 games in all competitions
- Not lost at Anfield in 65 league games
- Drew 1-1 at Fulham at the weekend
Latest results Tottenham Hotspur
- Unbeaten in their last 10 games (7W, 3D)
- Lost their last 4 meetings v Liverpool
- Also drew 1-1 at the weekend v Crystal Palace
EPL Table Standings and Latest Results
Liverpool: rank 2nd – 12 matches – 7 wins – 4 draws – 1 loss – 25 points
Form Guide (most recent first): D-W-D-W-D
Tottenham Hotspur: rank 1st – 12 matches – 7 wins – 4 draws – 1 loss– 25 points
Form Guide (most recent first): D-W-D-W-W
Possible squad Liverpool
Liverpool: Kelleher, Williams, Matip, Fabinho, Robertson, Jones, Wijnaldum, Henderson, Salah; Firmino, Mane
Out: Alcantara (Knee), Allison (Knee), Gomez (Knee), Milner (Thigh)
Coach: Jurgen Klopp
Possible squad Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur: Lloris; Davies, Alderweireld, Dier, Reguilon; Sissoko, Hojbjerg; Bergwijn, Lo Celso, Son; Kane
Out: Aurier (Knock), Lamela (Muscle)
Coach: Jose Mourinho
Our tip(s) and odds in detail
According to the statistics above and the odds of the bookmakers, we suggest the following:
1) Bet on Under 1.5 First Half Goals
Betway offers competitive odds for the bet “Under 1.5 First Half Goals”
The odd of 1.55 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 65% chance that there will be less than 2 total goals scored in the opening half of the game
Odds comparison for Under 1.5 First Half Goals
Betway – odd 1.55
Bet365 – odd 1.53
Bet9ja – odd 1.53
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2) Bet on HC -2 Tottenham Win
- In 6 of their last 7 encounters at Anfield, Liverpool has either won by a 1 goal margin or the game ended in a draw
- Tottenham are unbeaten in their last 10 straight games
Odds for this bet
Betway once again offers the best odds for “Bet on HC -2 Tottenham Win”
The odd of 1.40 means that the bookmaker is calculating with a likelihood of approx. 71% chance that Tottenham will win with a -2 handicap on the home team (Liverpool)
Odds comparisons for Bet on HC -2 Tottenham Win
Betway – odd 1.40
Melbet – odd 1.39
Interwetten – 0dd 1.37
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