Premier League:Tottenham vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips

Match: Premier League
Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool

Local Kick-off Time: December 20th, 17:30

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Summary:Tottenham avoid defeat

Liverpool are likely to control most of the attacking possession in this match, but whether possession can be converted into goals remains uncertain. It is probable that the in-form Hugo Ekitiké will start; whether the slender forward can gain an advantage against Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero will be the main highlight of the match. The Asian Handicap has opened at Liverpool -0.5 for their away fixture, clearly reflecting optimism about their chances of winning away. However, Tottenham at home are not an easy team to beat. All of Liverpool's winning goals against Arsenal, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid this season have come from dead-ball situations, failing to demonstrate that Postecoglou's team can truly convert possession dominance into goals during open play. With Tottenham's defense likely to field a full-strength lineup, Tottenham are favored to avoid defeat at home.

Comprehensive Prediction Analysis:

Tottenham

Although Frank has not achieved the expected league ranking since taking over the team and has faced criticism from many fans for his conservative tactics—sharply contrasting with his predecessor—there is no denying that Frank is currently the most suitable manager for Tottenham. With former chairman Daniel Levy's resignation and the appointment of a new sporting director, Tottenham have shown determination for a complete restructuring: giving the manager sufficient time to build a stable team. Therefore, even though Tottenham's current results are not ideal, Frank faces little pressure from the club level. Squad-wise, Tottenham's starting lineup has never been fully intact this season—the long-term absences of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski have left the team severely lacking creativity. Summer signing Xavi Simons has not yet fully adapted to the physical intensity of the Premier League, and Tottenham's only attacking methods are rapid counter-attack transitions and set-pieces.

Liverpool

Can Liverpool's problems be solved by excluding Mohamed Salah? Liverpool's decline in form is by no means caused by Salah's lack of defensive contribution or plummeting goal efficiency. The fact that Liverpool drew with newly promoted Sunderland and Leeds United in the four matches where Slot benched Salah fully illustrates the issue. In Liverpool's current squad, Dominik Szoboszlai is Slot's most reliable support, providing extraordinary drive at both ends of the pitch. New signing Hugo Ekitiké, who is eager to establish himself at Liverpool, has gradually proven his value in recent league matches; Florian Wirtz's form is also improving day by day. Is Liverpool a better team without Salah? This match will answer that question.

Handicap Prediction:

Liverpool -0.5 (Asian Handicap)

Away Win (European Handicap)

Predicted Scores: 1-0, 1-1, 0-0

Predicted Total Goals: 0, 1, 2

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