Liverpool has scored at least twice in their last four Premier League games but has failed to keep a clean sheet for four games in a row. They have performed well at home, with only three teams having more points than them at home. Tottenham, on the other hand, is fifth in the rankings and six points behind Manchester United, who have two games in hand. Tottenham's recent form has been poor, and they have gone seven games without a clean sheet.
Tottenham's recent 2-2 draw with Manchester United was a significant improvement from their 6-1 loss to Newcastle United, but they are still struggling. They have not won an away game in seven successive fixtures since January's FA Cup tie against Preston North End. Tottenham's winless run against Liverpool has extended to 11 matches, with their last win against Liverpool being in October 2017. Although Tottenham secured a 1-1 draw with Liverpool last season, a tie this time would not be beneficial to either team's chances of making the top four.
INJURIES & SUSPENSIONS
Liverpool were missing Stefan Bajcetic and Calvin Ramsay due to injury, while Ibrahima Konate was rested due to workload concerns, but Klopp confirmed that the Frenchman was not injured and is expected to return to the starting lineup for the game against Tottenham. Roberto Firmino will still be sidelined with a muscular problem, but Naby Keita may have a chance of returning. Diogo Jota took a knock in the midweek game and Klopp may consider bringing Darwin Nunez into the fold.Tottenham was without Hugo Lloris due to a hip problem and he will not be available for the upcoming game. Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ryan Sessegnon, and Emerson Royal are all out due to injuries. Lucas Moura returned from a suspension, but Richarlison may be replaced by Dejan Kulusevski. Despite Eric Dier's poor performance against Manchester United, he is not expected to lose his place in the starting lineup.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
Liverpool possible starting lineup:Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson, Fabinho, Jones; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Forster; Romero, Dier, Lenglet; Porro, Hojbjerg, Skipp, Perisic; Kulusevski, Kane, Son
EXPERT PREDICTION
Liverpool 4-3 Tottenham
Despite Klopp's satisfaction with his team's defensive performance against West Ham, they still conceded several chances in their midweek game and cannot expect to keep a clean sheet against Tottenham's attacking prowess. It is likely that there will be several goals in an exciting match at Anfield as both teams aim to secure a top-four spot. However, despite their impressive comeback in their last game, Tottenham's poor away record and their inability to win at Anfield since 2011 suggest that they will struggle in this match.
