Liverpool vs Tottenham predictions: 22/5 Bet Builder for all-Prem Carabao Cup tie
Aidan Perkins
Liverpool remain unbeaten under new boss Andoni Iraola
Spurs yet to win or score in the league but did beat Charlton 5-1 in previous round
Recommended bet: Liverpool to win, Both teams to score & Victor Munoz to score anytime @ 22/5 with LiveScore Bet
Liverpool and Tottenham have a night off from league action when the two sides face each other in the Carabao Cup third round at Anfield.
Neither side has made a flying start in the top flight – Liverpool drawing three and winning one of their games, while Spurs are yet to win or even score – so this likely provides an opportunity for some fringe players in both camps to come in and impress.
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Team news
Both managers are likely to ring the changes for the League Cup.
Liverpool are definitely without the injured Hugo Ekitike, Conor Bradley, Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni, while the likes of Trey Nyoni, Lewis Koumas and Wataru Endo will all be hoping for rare first-team starts.
For Spurs, Andy Robertson will hope to feature against his old club, while James Maddison, Conor Gallagher, Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus could all earn recalls.
Dejan Kulusevski, Mykhailo Mudryk, Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are among the visitors' injured players.
The stats
Tottenham have failed to score in their first four league games of the season, having spent a reported £314million this summer on new players.
Liverpool also spent heavily, splashing out a reported £232million in the transfer window.
Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Fulham at the weekend was their first attacking blank under Iraola.
Liverpool and Spurs met in the semi-finals of this competition in 2025, when Liverpool won 4-1 on aggregate.
Tottenham have only beaten Liverpool twice in the last 20 meetings between these two teams in all competitions.
Andy Robertson joined Spurs from Liverpool in the summer after playing 378 times for the Reds in a nine-year spell.
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Prediction
Liverpool remain unbeaten under new boss Iraola, but the weekend stalemate at home to Fulham means it has been an indifferent rather than an excellent start under the guidance of the former Bournemouth chief.
Spurs, meanwhile, have had hardly anything to shout about and, despite spending so much in the summer, they are yet to win or score this season after four league games.
However, with changes expected as both managers delve into their squads, there should be a fresh feeling to this contest and Spurs are finally backed to score again, even if the visitors may not be good enough to secure victory at Anfield.
Surely Tottenham's goal drought cannot go on? They did cut loose and scored five in the previous round when outclassing Charlton, so some of the fringe players will be eager to show their worth again in this competition.
Iroala's home games in charge of the Reds have been largely frustrating so far, with a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest preceding the weekend's dour draw with the Cottagers.
So the Basque coach will be looking for a positive display as he is likely to learn if Liverpool have a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts this term.
The Reds are fancied to win, while also conceding, and one man tipped to shine is summer signing Victor Munoz.
The winger has scored one goal and has generally been lively, managing three shots on target – all in separate games – so he could be the difference-maker on Tuesday.
Score prediction: Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
