
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur is an EFL Cup third-round tie at Anfield on Tuesday, with the hosts fancied – even if they likely rotate.
Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this EFL Cup third-round tie below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson is backing Liverpool at home, and in a comfortable fashion.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Cody Gakpo to score anytime | 11/5 | The Netherlands international has scored nine EFL Cup goals since the start of the 2023/24 season, more than any other player during that time. |
| Both teams to score – No | 8/5 | Tottenham are yet to find the net in the Premier League this season, and breaking their duck will be difficult at a ground where they have not won since 2011. |
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How Liverpool go into the game
Despite a goalless draw with Fulham on Saturday, Liverpool remain unbeaten across all competitions so far this season.
Even a rotated Reds side is dangerous at Anfield, where they will expect to progress.
How Tottenham Hotspur go into the game
Tottenham travel to Anfield with plenty to prove, having failed to score in the Premier League this season.
Dangerous on the counter, Spurs carry a threat, but face a daunting trip.

Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/26 | Liverpool | 1-1 | Tottenham |
| 20/12/25 | Tottenham | 1-2 | Liverpool |
| 27/04/25 | Liverpool | 5-1 | Tottenham |
| 06/02/25 | Liverpool | 4-0 | Tottenham |
| 08/01/25 | Tottenham | 1-0 | Liverpool |
Liverpool have dominated the fixture of late, winning three of the last five and running up some heavy scorelines at Anfield. Tottenham’s sole success came in a League Cup semi-final first leg, while the most recent league meeting finished level.
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to win | 4/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Liverpool last fell at this stage eight years ago, while Tottenham have lost four of their last five EFL Cup ties against Premier League opposition. |
| Both teams to score – No | 8/5 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Tottenham have failed to score in any of their four Premier League matches this season. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1/2 | ⭐⭐ | Liverpool have a point to prove at Anfield, where they were held to a disappointing goalless draw by Fulham last weekend. |
| Cody Gakpo to score anytime | 11/5 | ⭐⭐ | Since the start of the 2023/24 season, no player has scored more EFL Cup goals than Gakpo (nine). |
| Liverpool 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur | 14/1 | ⭐⭐ | Finalists in two of the last three seasons, Liverpool are also unbeaten in each of their last 17 home games against Tottenham. |
Liverpool vs Tottenham Hotspur score prediction
Spurs carry a threat, but Liverpool’s quality and depth should tell at Anfield. Expect the hosts to edge a game with goals. Score prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur.

