Tottenham vs Liverpool prediction 20.12.2025 | Premier League

Tottenham enter this game in 11th place in the Premier League with 22 points from 16 matches (W6 D4 L6), having scored 25 goals and conceded 21. The last month and a half, however, has been far from encouraging for Spurs, who have collected just one win from their last seven matches - a 2-0 home victory over Brentford a fortnight ago. Inconsistency and unpredictability have been defining features of Tottenham’s season so far. For example, a solid 2-2 draw away at Newcastle and a win over Brentford were followed by a dismal display away at Nottingham Forest, where they suffered a 3-0 defeat.

Injury and absence concerns have compounded these issues. James Maddison (ACL), Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Destiny Udogie, Radu Drăgușin and Yves Bissouma are all unavailable ahead of the Liverpool clash, significantly limiting Spurs’ midfield creativity and squad depth. Richarlison is currently Tottenham’s leading scorer in the league, with six goals this season.

Liverpool sit 7th in the Premier League with 26 points from 16 matches. Recent fixtures suggest an improvement in form following a disastrous spell in which they suffered six defeats in seven matches. That downturn has been followed by a four-match unbeaten run in the league, comprising wins over West Ham and Brighton, alongside draws with Leeds and Sunderland. Notably, two of those results came away from home - a 2-0 victory at West Ham and an entertaining 3-3 draw with Leeds - ending a miserable four-game losing streak on the road for Arne Slot’s side.

Liverpool face several key selection challenges. Mohamed Salah is absent due to the Africa Cup of Nations, while Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo, Cody Gakpo and Jeremie Frimpong are either ruled out or considered doubtful, which may force Slot into rotation and tactical adjustments.