Spurs are winless in 14 visits to Anfield, losing ten of them, but of course a draw will do given their one-goal advantage picked up in the first leg.
The last ten meetings between these two have produced 42 goals, meaning a goal is scored every 21 minutes, despite the first leg rather letting down the average.
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After claiming a shock victory in the first leg four weeks ago, the 6,026 Tottenham supporters who will make the 192 mile journey north on Thursday do so with a genuine sense of belief and optimism.
29 days ago, in an outcome surely few people foresaw, Spurs beat the Reds 1-0 in the first leg in North London, with Lucas Bergvall lashing home the night's only goal four minutes from time. So, can Spurs make this slender advantage count and knockout the holders?
The three cup competitions are very much keeping Tottenham's season alive, as they seek to capture silverware for the first time since 2008.
Ange Postecoglou's side are enduring a generally nightmarish league campaign, currently down in 14th, despite claiming just their second win in 12 on Sunday, beating Brentford 2-0 in West London; Yves Bissouma provoking an own goal, before Pape Matar Sarr made the points secure.
Meanwhile, the Lilywhites are through to the Europa League round of 16, but their chances of capturing domestic silverware are on the line this week, also traveling to Villa Park in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend.
In terms of this tie, despite being in front, most would agree that Tottenham are still underdogs, but that first leg lead does give them hope, so can Spurs earn the draw they require on Merseyside to reach the League Cup Final for the tenth time?
Meantime, Liverpool are the record ten-times winners of this competition, capturing the Carabao Cup in both 2022 and last season, so are desperate to be involved in the show piece occasion again on 16 March. ]
On Saturday, the Reds extended their unbeaten streak to 19 Premier League matches, with Mohamed Salah's double seeing them defeat Bournemouth 2-0, meaning they remain six points clear at the top, with a game in hand.
On top of this, Arne Slot's side finished top of the Champions League and are still involved in the FA Cup, meaning his first season in charge could hardly be going any better to date, so he'd love to be lifting aloft silverware in the shape of the EFL Cup next month.
Liverpool have scored four the last two times Spurs have visited Anfield, with another emphatic home win expected here.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 185.
- Liverpool Wins: 91. Draws: 44. Tottenham Hotspur: Wins: 50.
Liverpool Team News
Arne Slot is widely-expected to put out his strongest available lineup here, before rotating at Plymouth on Sunday, with next mid-week's Merseyside derby in mind. Curtis Jones had missed the last two games due to a muscle injury, before coming off the bench at Bournemouth, so could he displace Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield?
Meantime, Diogo Jota was an unused substitute in Dorset, meaning Joe Gomez is currently the only player sidelined.
Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas all started the first leg, but most are expecting to see Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté and Andy Robertson in defence this time.
Lastly, in goal, the first leg saw Alisson featured in only his second EFL Cup tie, the other was also a semi-final first leg in 2022, so will the Brazilian be donning the gloves again, chosen over usual cup keeper Caoimhín Kelleher?
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur: (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Díaz, Gakpo.
Liverpool Player to Watch vs Tottenham Hotspur
Mohamed Salah's double on Saturday takes his tally to 25 goals for the season, while he's previously netted 14 times against Spurs, including doing so during four of their last five clashes at Anfield.
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Ange Postecoglou still has very limited options, considering Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner and Dominic Solanke remain sidelined.
In a major boost, Micky van de Ven is set to start, having managed 45 minutes against Elfsborg last Thursday, his first outing since 8 December, while could new signing Kevin Danso start alongside, having arrived from Lens?
Goalkeeper Antonín Kinský made his own debut in the first leg while, compared to the weekend team, either Pape Matar Sarr or Lucas Bergvall are likely to come into midfield, with teenager Mikey Moore dropping out.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-3-3): Kinský; Porro, van de Ven, Davies, Gray; Bissouma, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kuluševski, Son Heung-min, Richarlison.
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Richarlison has three goals to his name this season, while he's previously netted on four occasions against Liverpool, all of which have come at Anfield, so can he fire Spurs to Wembley?
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction
We are forecasting an emphatic Liverpool victory, with the Reds swatting Spurs aside and booking their place in March's final; this should guarantee goals: Liverpool 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup game on TV channel?
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup game will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event, Football & Ultra HD.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup game on live streaming?
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur Carabao Cup game will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: ITVX, Sky Sports+, Sky Go & NOW TV.
- USA: Paramount+
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup?
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur takes place on Thursday 6 February 2025, with kick off at 20:00 (GMT), 15:00 (EDT) & 12:00 (PST).