Liverpool vs Tottenham EFL Cup prediction: Match preview, team news, key stats & h2h

Liverpool are looking to maintain their unbeaten start to the season when they host Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday evening. 

The reds have not yet tasted defeat under new manager Andoni Iraola, despite making an unconvincing start to the Premier League season. A frustrating barren draw against Fulham last Saturday means they have picked up four points from their opening four games. 

They face a Spurs side who have struggled under Roberto De Zerbi, picking up just two points from their opening games. A 5-1 demolition of Charlton in the previous round set up this mouthwatering clash. 

Liverpool have now drawn three of their first four Premier League matches, with their only league victory coming against newly promoted Ipswich Town.

Their opponents Spurs have not managed to score a single goal in their opening four games of the season, raising their level of desperation ahead of this standout fixture in the third round of the Carabao Cup. 

Iraola’s charges boast a superior record against Tottenham in recent seasons and they come into this match as favorites to progress. We have a look at both sides and offer our predicted outcome. 

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What time does Liverpool vs Spurs start? 

The match kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at Anfield 

Liverpool vs Spurs team news 

Both managers are expected to rotate their squads here after the weekend round of fixtures, with names such as Joe Gomez and Rio Ngumoha both expected to start. 

Giorgi Marmadashvilli will replace Alisson in the reds goal and Trey Nyoni is also expected to feature in the starting XI. 

Wataru Endo and Victor Munoz will also start here, with Cody Gakpo leading the attacking line after only coming off the bench against Fulham. 

For the visitors, they have to field a strong XI if they are to hope for a first win of the season. New defensive signings Tosin Adarabioyo and Marco Senesi will both start here ahead of Antonin Kinsky in goal. 

Conor Gallagher will start in midfield to control operations alongside Rodrigo Bentancur, with Dominic Solanke up front flanked by Mohamed Kudus and Omar Marmoush. 

Liverpool vs Spurs head-to-head and current form 

Liverpool have lost just one of their last 31 home league meetings with Spurs, winning 21 and drawing nine.

Tottenham’s last victory at Anfield came in May 2011

Across the last 16 Premier League meetings between the clubs, Spurs have won only once, while Liverpool have won 12 and drawn three

Current form: 

Liverpool – DWWDD

Spurs – DDLWL

Liverpool vs Spurs previous games 

• Liverpool 1-1 Spurs (March 15, 2026)
• Spurs 1-2 Liverpool (December 20, 2025)
• Liverpool 5-1 Spurs (April 27, 2025)
• Liverpool 4-0 Spurs (February 6, 2025)
• Spurs 1-0 Liverpool (January 8, 2025)

Liverpool vs Spurs prediction 

The reds home advantage plus their recent superior record over their opponents gives them an edge in the contest. 

Spurs have also failed to score in all their league matches this season and may find it difficult to threaten the Liverpool defense here. 

Prediction – Liverpool to win – PLACE YOUR BET FOR THIS GAME HERE!